Rajasthan Excise Act 1950 Section 10
10. Appointment of officers and conferring powers.-
(1) The 2[State Government] may-
(a) empower any officer to perform the acts and duties mentioned in Chapter VIII, and
(b) order that all or any of the powers and duties assigned to an officer of the Excise partment under this Act shall, subject to the provisions thereof, be exercised and performed by any officer other than an officer of the Excise Department or by any other person.
Explanation Rajasthan Excise Act Section 10
Section 10 of the Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950 provides the State Government with flexibility in the appointment and empowerment of officers charged with enforcing excise laws.
Under Clause (a), the State Government can specifically authorize any officer to discharge the acts and duties stated in Chapter VIII of the Act.
Clause (b) allows the State Government to delegate powers and responsibilities—normally given to excise officers—to any other officer (not from the Excise Department) or to any other person if deemed necessary, subject to the Act’s provisions.
This section is designed to ensure uninterrupted functioning of excise administration by allowing delegation of roles to competent authorities when required.
Key Points Section 10 Rajasthan Excise Act 1950
- Section 10, Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950, allows the State Government to empower any officer for duties in Chapter VIII.
- Section 10, Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950, enables powers of excise officers to be delegated to non-excise officers or other persons.
- Section 10, Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950, ensures adaptability and efficiency in excise law enforcement.
- Section 10, Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950, maintains administrative flexibility for government needs.
Illustration
If a critical excise duty related to searches or seizures (discussed in Chapter VIII) needs urgent attention, but the designated excise officer is unavailable, the State Government can authorize a police officer, administrative officer, or any other qualified person to perform that function, ensuring that excise enforcement is not delayed or hindered.
Related Sections
- Section 9: Appointment of Commissioner and Excise Officers — Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950
- Section 9A: Appeals and Revision — Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950
MCQs on Section 10 of the Excise Act
- Section 10, Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950, empowers the State Government to authorize which officers to perform acts in Chapter VIII?
A) Only excise officers
B) Any officer as notified by the State Government
C) Central Government officers only
D) Municipal officers only
Answer: B) Any officer as notified by the State Government - What does Section 10(b), Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950, allow the State Government to do?
A) Limit excise powers to Excise Department officers only
B) Delegate powers/duties to officers outside the Excise Department or to any other person
C) Repeal excise duties
D) Increase license fees
Answer: B) Delegate powers/duties to officers outside the Excise Department or to any other person - What is the main purpose of Section 10, Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950?
A) To prescribe excise license fees
B) To ensure flexibility in appointment and delegation of powers for excise administration
C) To define excisable articles
D) To regulate sales promotions
Answer: B) To ensure flexibility in appointment and delegation of powers for excise administration - Section 10, Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950, enhances which of the following for the State Government?
A) Revenue collection
B) Administrative adaptability and enforcement efficiency
C) Judicial review
D) Local municipal powers
Answer: B) Administrative adaptability and enforcement efficiency