Module 26: SAKSHAM, Public Grievance Redressal Act & Prohibition Policy

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SAKSHAM (SSUPSW):

State Society for Ultra Poor and Social Welfare (SSUPSW) functions under the Department of Social Welfare, providing technical support and implementing government and externally aided development programs.

Bihar Right to Public Grievance Redressal Act, 2015:

Enacted to establish a legal right to redress citizens' grievances within statutory time limits, fostering good governance and accountability. Formally launched statewide on 5th June 2016 (Sampoorna Kranti Diwas & World Environment Day).

Total Liquor Prohibition Policy in Bihar:

Announced on Prohibition Day (26th November 2015) by the Hon'ble Chief Minister, mandating the Excise & Prohibition Department to frame a New Excise Policy.
New Excise Policy notified on 21.12.2015: Formulated phased enforcement, awareness campaigns, and addiction de-addiction centers.
Phase 1: Country liquor banned completely across Bihar from 1st April 2016, and foreign liquor was banned in rural areas.
Phase 2: Complete ban on foreign liquor across the entire state enforced from 5th April 2016.
The Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016: Replaced the 100-year-old archaic Bihar Excise Act, 1915, coming into force on 2nd October 2016.

⭐ Key Points

Announced on Prohibition Day (26th November 2015) by the Hon'ble Chief Minister, mandating the Excise & Prohibition Department to frame a New Excise Policy.
New Excise Policy notified on 21.12.2015: Formulated phased enforcement, awareness campaigns, and addiction de-addiction centers.
Phase 1: Country liquor banned completely across Bihar from 1st April 2016, and foreign liquor was banned in rural areas.
Phase 2: Complete ban on foreign liquor across the entire state enforced from 5th April 2016.
The Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016: Replaced the 100-year-old archaic Bihar Excise Act, 1915, coming into force on 2nd October 2016.

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Announced on Prohibition Day (______th November 2015) by the Hon'ble Chief Minister, mandating the Excise & Prohibition Department to frame a New Excise Policy. — 26
New Excise Policy notified on 21.12.2015: Formulated phased enforcement, awareness campaigns, and addiction de-addiction centers.
Phase 1: Country liquor banned completely across Bihar from 1st April 2016, and foreign liquor was banned in rural areas.
Phase 2: Complete ban on foreign liquor across the entire state enforced from 5th April 2016.
The Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016: Replaced the 100-year-old archaic Bihar Excise Act, 1915, coming into force on 2nd October 2016.

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On which historic date did the comprehensive Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 come into force?

The Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 formally came into force on Gandhi Jayanti, 2nd October 2016.

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Announced on Prohibition Day (______th November 2015) by the Hon'ble Chief Minister, mandating the Excise & Prohibition Department to frame a New Excise Policy.

New Excise Policy notified on 21.12.2015: Formulated phased enforcement, awareness campaigns, and addiction de-addiction centers.

Formulated phased enforcement, awareness campaigns, and addiction de-addiction centers.

Phase 1: Country liquor banned completely across Bihar from ______, and foreign liquor was banned in rural areas.

1st April 2016

Phase 2: Complete ban on foreign liquor across the entire state enforced from ______.

5th April 2016

The Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016: Replaced the 100-year-old archaic Bihar Excise Act, 1915, coming into force on ______.

2nd October 2016