Punishment for manufacturing Cigarette

what is the maximum punishment if one is found manufacturing cigarettes without Excise License?
is it just monetary fine or imprisonment as well?
Expecting an early reply

thanks.
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This discussion explores the legal consequences of manufacturing cigarettes without the necessary excise licence. Participants discuss potential punishments, including imprisonment for up to 7 years, fines, and even interest on duties. The possibility of bail is also addressed, with the consensus being that while initial bail might be possible, it becomes non-bailable once guilt is proven.

Both depeans upon the circumstances
as per my knowledge imprisonment upto 7 years or sometimes extend to 3year with fine or without as per circumstances
and penalty equal to 50%of duty sometimes interest too
Is there a provision for bail if amount is less than a crore, as in case of PoMLA?

Most of them are without bail I think. You can get an initial bail, but once judgement is given proven guilty, it’s non bailable. Cigarettes 🚬 is harmful, rcm is not applicable because ppl will start manufacturing using toxic wastes. 

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