28/07/2016

BJP flays proposed amendments in excise law

 


 

Patna,(BiharTimes): BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi on Tuesday strongly criticized the Nitish Kumar government for the amendments to be brought in the existing Excise Act, 2016 which will give more  power to the existing law.

The cabinet gave its nod on Monday and the Bill will be tabled in the coming Monsoon Session of the Assembly, which is to start from July 29.
According to new amendments, there is a proposa  that in case anyone is found possessing liquor, all the adult members of the family will be sent to jail. Also there is proposal in the amendment that the neighbours too would be arrested and sent to jail if liquor is found from anyone's house.

 "What kind of amendment is the government bringing under the Excise Act ? If some person has committed a crime of rape, is it correct to arrest all the adult members of the family?" the former deputy CM asked.

He said that the BJP was in favour of prohibition but was against the draconian laws. He asked the state government to reconsider the proposed amendment.

Several legal luminaries of the state have also questioned the Bill
and called it untenable.



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