The Excise Act 1871, 10 of 1871, (Rep., Act 22 of 1881)

Section 3. A drawback of the duty levied under Part IV of this Act on spirits manufactured after the English me

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

83. A drawback of the duty levied under Part IV of this Act on spirits manufactured after the English method, and exported by sea to Aden or any port not situate in British India, shall be allowed by the Collector of Customs at the port of exportation: Provided that the exportation be made within one year from the date of the payment of duty under this Act, and that the spirits, when brought to the Custom House, be accompanied by the pass in which such payment is certified. The amount of drawback to be allowed upon spirits for which duty has been paid shall be regulated according to the strength and quantity of the said spirits, as ascertained by such proof and gauge. The quantity of spirits, for which credit is to be given in the settlement of any bond, shall be determined in the same manner.

Source: India Code