Power to certain persons to cut counterfeit coins
Section 10 of the Coinage Act, 2011 deals with power to certain persons to cut counterfeit coins. Where any coin minted or issued by or under the authority of the Government is tendered to any person authorised by the Government under section 9 and such person has reason to believe that the coin is counterfeit, he shall by himself or through another person cut or break the coin, and the tenderer The Act came into force on 28 Mar 2012.
Where any coin minted or issued by or under the authority of the Government is tendered to any person authorised by the Government under section 9 and such person has reason to believe that the coin is counterfeit, he shall by himself or through another person cut or break the coin, and the tenderer shall bear the loss caused by such cutting or breaking.
Section 10, The Coinage Act, 2011 (Act 11 of 2011).
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Questions about Section 10
What does Section 10 of the Coinage Act deal with?
Section 10 of the Coinage Act is headed "Power to certain persons to cut counterfeit coins". Where any coin minted or issued by or under the authority of the Government is tendered to any person authorised by the Government under section 9 and such person has reason to believe that the coin is counterfeit, he shall by himself or through another person cut or break the coin, and the tenderer
How do I find court cases under Section 10 of the Coinage 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: Coinage Act 2011 10, section 10 Coinage Act 2011, section 10 of the Coinage 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 10 of the Coinage Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 9 (Power to certain persons to cut, diminished or defaced coins), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 10 of the Coinage Act come into force?
Section 10 of the Coinage Act, cited as Coinage Act 2011 10, came into force on 28 Mar 2012, having been enacted on 01 Sep 2011. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 12. Prohibition of making or melting or destruction of coins358 words
- 2. Definitions291 words
- 27. Repeal and savings276 words
- 16. Offences by companies263 words
- 9. Power to certain persons to cut, diminished or defaced coins196 words
- 6. Coin when a legal tender185 words
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