Power of Mint to delegate its functions
Section 11 of the Coinage Act, 2011 deals with power of Mint to delegate its functions. The Mint may in writing authorise any other organisation of the Government to melt withdrawn coins or take any help of such organisation for the said purpose. The Act came into force on 28 Mar 2012.
The Mint may in writing authorise any other organisation of the Government to melt withdrawn coins or take any help of such organisation for the said purpose.
Explanation.--For the purposes of this section "organisation" means any Government industrial unit or public sector undertaking possessing melting facilities.
Section 11, The Coinage Act, 2011 (Act 11 of 2011).
Questions about Section 11
What does Section 11 of the Coinage Act deal with?
Section 11 of the Coinage Act is headed "Power of Mint to delegate its functions". The Mint may in writing authorise any other organisation of the Government to melt withdrawn coins or take any help of such organisation for the said purpose.
How do I find court cases under Section 11 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 11, section 11 Coinage Act 2011, section 11 of the Coinage Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 11 of the Coinage Act come into force?
Section 11 of the Coinage Act, cited as Coinage Act 2011 11, 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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