Act not to apply to certain chits
Section 85 of the Chit Funds Act, 1982 deals with act not to apply to certain chits. Nothing in this Act shall apply in respect of (a) any chit started before the commencement of this Act; The Act came into force on 02 Apr 1984.
Nothing in this Act shall apply in respect of
(a) any chit started before the commencement of this Act; or
(b) any chit the amount of which, or where two or more chits were started or conducted simultaneously by the same foreman, the aggregate amount of which does not exceed 1[such amount as may be specified, by notification in the Official Gazette, by the State Goverment].
Section 85, The Chit Funds Act, 1982 (Act 40 of 1982).
Questions about Section 85
What does Section 85 of the Chit Funds Act deal with?
Section 85 of the Chit Funds Act is headed "Act not to apply to certain chits". Nothing in this Act shall apply in respect of (a) any chit started before the commencement of this Act;
How do I find court cases under Section 85 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 85, section 85 Chit Funds Act 1982, section 85 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 85 of the Chit Funds Act come into force?
Section 85 of the Chit Funds Act, cited as Chit Funds Act 1982 85, 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
- 2. Definitions795 words
- 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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