What is the penalty for consuming alcohol in public places under the Chhattisgarh Excise Act?

The correct answer is Option 4

Key Points

• Penalty for consuming alcohol in public places under the Chhattisgarh Excise Act:
  • According to Section 36F of the Chhattisgarh Excise Act, consuming alcohol in public places such as schools, hospitals, religious places, and public roads is illegal and subject to penalties.
  • For the first offense, the penalty includes a fine ranging between ₹1,000 and ₹5,000.
  • For repeat offenses, the penalty increases to a fine ranging between ₹5,000 and ₹10,000, along with the possibility of three months imprisonment.
• Fine between ₹1,000 and ₹5,000 for the first offense:
  • This option is correct as it describes the penalty for the first offense under the Chhattisgarh Excise Act.
  • It is, however, only part of the complete answer.
• Fine between ₹5,000 and ₹10,000 for repeat offenses:
  • This option is also correct but only describes the monetary penalty for repeat offenses.
  • It does not include the imprisonment aspect, making it an incomplete answer on its own.
• Three months imprisonment for repeat offenses:
  • This option is partially correct as it covers the imprisonment penalty for repeat offenses.
  • However, it does not mention the monetary fines, making it an incomplete answer.