Penalty for second and subsequent convictions
Section 77 of the Chit Funds Act, 1982 deals with penalty for second and subsequent convictions. If any person convicted of an offence under sub-section (1) or sub-section (3) of section 76 is again convicted of an offence under any of the said sub-sections he shall be punishable for the second and for every subsequent offence with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years and shall The Act came into force on 02 Apr 1984.
If any person convicted of an offence under sub-section (1) or sub-section (3) of section 76 is again convicted of an offence under any of the said sub-sections he shall be punishable for the second and for every subsequent offence with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years and shall also be liable to fine.
Section 77, The Chit Funds Act, 1982 (Act 40 of 1982).
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Questions about Section 77
What does Section 77 of the Chit Funds Act deal with?
Section 77 of the Chit Funds Act is headed "Penalty for second and subsequent convictions". If any person convicted of an offence under sub-section (1) or sub-section (3) of section 76 is again convicted of an offence under any of the said sub-sections he shall be punishable for the second and for every subsequent offence with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years and shall
How do I find court cases under Section 77 of the Chit Funds Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Chit Funds Act 1982 77, section 77 Chit Funds Act 1982, section 77 of the Chit Funds Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 77 of the Chit Funds Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 76 (Penalties), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 77 of the Chit Funds Act come into force?
Section 77 of the Chit Funds Act, cited as Chit Funds Act 1982 77, came into force on 02 Apr 1984, having been enacted on 19 Aug 1982. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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