CHHATTISGARH EXCISE ACT, 1915
(Bilingual Edition – Hindi and English)
Updated up to September 2026

The "Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915" is a comprehensive bilingual reference book presenting the Hindi and English texts of the Excise Act in a single volume.

This edition has been prepared to provide government officials, excise officers, legal professionals, advocates, law students, and other interested readers with a clear and convenient reference to the statutory provisions governing excise administration in Chhattisgarh.

The book incorporates legislative amendments, their historical background, effective dates, and important notifications, including amendments associated with the Chhattisgarh Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2025.

KEY FEATURES OF THE BOOK:

1. Bilingual Presentation:
The Hindi and English texts of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915, are presented together for convenient reference and comparison.

2. Legislative Amendments:
Compilation of relevant amendments, amendment history, effective dates, and important government notifications.

3. Updated Legal References:
Relevant references to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

4. Excise Administration:
Important statutory provisions concerning the powers, duties, and responsibilities of Excise Officers and the functioning of excise administration.

5. Enforcement and Inspection:
Relevant legal provisions concerning enforcement activities, inspection, investigation, and the establishment of flying squads.

6. Special Provisions:
Reference material concerning check posts, inspection centres, and special statutory provisions applicable to Scheduled Areas.

7. Editorial Notes and Footnotes:
Explanatory footnotes and editorial observations concerning differences between the Hindi and English versions of statutory provisions.

8. Practical Legal Reference:
A useful reference for understanding and applying excise laws in administrative, enforcement, and legal proceedings.

WHO SHOULD READ THIS BOOK?

This book is particularly useful for:

- Excise Department Officers and Employees
- District Administration Officials
- Enforcement and Inspection Officers
- Advocates and Legal Professionals
- Government Officers
- Law Students and Researchers
- Persons interested in Excise Law and Administration

The primary objective of this publication is to make the provisions of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915, accessible in both Hindi and English and to facilitate a better understanding of the legal framework governing excise administration in Chhattisgarh.

Compiled and edited by Vijay Sen Sharma, Deputy Commissioner, Excise, Government of Chhattisgarh, this publication draws upon extensive practical experience in excise administration, regulatory enforcement, and legal procedures.

Language: Hindi and English
Edition: First Edition, 2026