Section 17: Prohibition, of possession, etc., of opium

Q: What does Section 17 of The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 (TMPA) deal with?

Section 17 TMPA pertains to "Prohibition, of possession, etc., of opium". It is part of the The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 17 of The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 (TMPA) prohibits prohibition, of possession, etc., of opium. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 17 TMPA still in force?

Yes, Section 17 of the The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 17 TMPA?

धारा 17 TMPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 17 of the The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949. Section 17 of The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 (TMPA) prohibits prohibition, of possession, etc., of opium. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 17 TMPA?

Dhara 17 TMPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 17 of the The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 17 of The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 (TMPA) prohibits prohibition, of possession, etc., of opium. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 17 of The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949?

Cite as: "Section 17, The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 (TMPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949, 1949, § 17 (India).

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