Under the Chhattisgarh Excise Act, what is the maximum imprisonment for obstructing or assaulting an excise officer?

The correct answer is Option 2

Key Points

• Maximum imprisonment for obstructing or assaulting an excise officer under the Chhattisgarh Excise Act:
  • The Chhattisgarh Excise Act outlines the legal framework for the regulation and control of alcohol and other intoxicants in the state of Chhattisgarh.
  • As per Section 40A of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act, any individual who assaults or obstructs an excise officer or an informant assisting the officer can face imprisonment of up to two years.
  • In addition to imprisonment, the offender may also be liable to pay a fine of up to ₹2,000 or both imprisonment and fine.
• Other imprisonment options:
  • One year: This option is incorrect because the law specifies a maximum imprisonment of up to two years, not one.
  • Three years: This option is incorrect as the legal maximum is two years, so three years is beyond the specified limit.
  • Five years: This option is incorrect since it exceeds the maximum imprisonment period defined under Section 40A of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act.