Section 309: No compensation for closing a shop for temperance or prohibition

Q: What does Section 309 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) deal with?

Section 309 TMPM pertains to "No compensation for closing a shop for temperance or prohibition". It is part of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 309 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) prohibits no compensation for closing a shop for temperance or prohibition. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 309 TMPM still in force?

Yes, Section 309 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 309 TMPM?

धारा 309 TMPM is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 309 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. Section 309 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) prohibits no compensation for closing a shop for temperance or prohibition. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 309 TMPM?

Dhara 309 TMPM is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 309 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 309 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) prohibits no compensation for closing a shop for temperance or prohibition. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 309 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016?

Cite as: "Section 309, The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Model Prison Manual, 2016, 2016, § 309 (India).

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The Model Prison Manual, 2016

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 309

No compensation for closing a shop for temperance or prohibition

- If any licence premises is closed at any time during the currency of the licence as a result of the operation of temperance or prohibition policy of the Government or otherwise, he will not be entitled to any compensation on that account.