Section 4, Karnataka Excise Act, 1965 [S2G-M5K]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 15 December 1966 by No. 3540/1966 [N12-V3E].
4. Registration of transporters.—(1) Every transporter shall, within seven days from the commencement of this Act or, where such person begins the transport of excisable articles after such commencement, within seven days from the date of such beginning, make an application for registration to the Commissioner in Form B, accompanied by a fee of five thousand rupees. (2) The Commissioner shall, on being satisfied that the application is in order, register the applicant and issue a certificate of registration in such form as may be prescribed. (3) No transporter shall carry on the transport of excisable articles unless registered under this section.
Defined terms in this text (3)
Commissioner: Section 2, Karnataka Excise Act, 1965 [S2GM3Z] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Commissioner" means the Commissioner appointed under this Act
Commissioner: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): (14) "Commissioner" shall mean the chief officer-in-charge of the revenue administration of a division;
Commissioner: 45 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Karnataka Excise Act, 1965 [S2GM3Z] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
transport: Section 2, Karnataka Excise Act, 1965 [S2GM3Z] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "transport" means to move from one place to another within the territory to which this Act extends
transport: 10 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (0)
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Cited by (3)
Section 12, Karnataka Excise Act, 1965 [S2G-MD3], 1 December 1965, Band A. "section 4".
Section 7, Karnataka Excise Act, 1965 [S2G-M89], 1 December 1965, Band A. "section 4".
Rule 3, Karnataka Excise Act Rules, 1968 [S2G-TRH], 17 September 1968, Band A. "sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Act".
Not held (0)
none
Duties published under this section (1)
D12-HEE. Every transporter: Apply for registration to the Commissioner in Form B, fee five thousand rupees; seven days from the commencement of the Act, or from beginning the activity; Form B. Published by Excise Department, Government of Karnataka (synthetic record).