Application of fine
Section 78 of the Chit Funds Act, 1982 deals with application of fine. A court imposing any fine under this Act may direct that the whole or any part thereof shall be applied in, or towards payment of, the cost of the proceedings. The Act came into force on 02 Apr 1984.
A court imposing any fine under this Act may direct that the whole or any part thereof shall be applied in, or towards payment of, the cost of the proceedings.
Section 78, The Chit Funds Act, 1982 (Act 40 of 1982).
Questions about Section 78
What does Section 78 of the Chit Funds Act deal with?
Section 78 of the Chit Funds Act is headed "Application of fine". A court imposing any fine under this Act may direct that the whole or any part thereof shall be applied in, or towards payment of, the cost of the proceedings.
How do I find court cases under Section 78 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 78, section 78 Chit Funds Act 1982, section 78 of the Chit Funds Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 78 of the Chit Funds Act come into force?
Section 78 of the Chit Funds Act, cited as Chit Funds Act 1982 78, 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.
Other sections of this Act
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- 6. Form of chit agreement577 words
- 22. Duties of foreman483 words
- 89. Power to make rules471 words
- 20. Security to be given by foreman428 words
- 67. Procedure for settlement of disputes and powers of Registrar or nominee419 words
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