2. Section 38 of the Excise Ordinance is hereby repealed and the following new section is substituted therefor-
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| | (1) Where an authorized officer at any time finds fermented toddy in any pot or other receptacle hanging under a spadix from any tree, he may, if he is satisfied that no licence is in force authorizing the manufacture of fermented toddy from that tree, cut such spadix or cause such spadix to be cut in his presence and under his supervision: | | |
| | (2) Where a spadix of a tree is cut in accordance with the provisions of subsection (1), such authorized officer shall make a report to the Government Agent and the Superintendent of Excise of the District, giving details of the location of the tree, and any other particulars as may be required' to be furnished by such Government Agent or the Excise Commissioner. | | |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts