Cognizance of offences
Section 80 of the Chit Funds Act, 1982 deals with cognizance of offences. All offences under section 11 shall be cognizable. The Act came into force on 02 Apr 1984.
(1) All offences under section 11 shall be cognizable.
(2) No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try an offence punishable under this Act.
Section 80, The Chit Funds Act, 1982 (Act 40 of 1982).
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Questions about Section 80
What does Section 80 of the Chit Funds Act deal with?
Section 80 of the Chit Funds Act is headed "Cognizance of offences". All offences under section 11 shall be cognizable.
How do I find court cases under Section 80 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 80, section 80 Chit Funds Act 1982, section 80 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 80 of the Chit Funds Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 11 (Use of words "chit", "chit fund", "chitty", "kuri", "fraternity fund", or "Rotating Savings and Credit Institution"), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 80 of the Chit Funds Act come into force?
Section 80 of the Chit Funds Act, cited as Chit Funds Act 1982 80, 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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- 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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