Prohibition and penalty for unlawful making, issue or possession of pieces of metal to be used as money
Section 14 of the Coinage Act, 2011 deals with prohibition and penalty for unlawful making, issue or possession of pieces of metal to be used as money. No person shall-- (a) make or issue or attempt to issue any metal piece except as provided under section 4 for the purpose of coin; The Act came into force on 28 Mar 2012.
(1) No person shall--
(a) make or issue or attempt to issue any metal piece except as provided under section 4 for the purpose of coin;
(b) possess, custody or control of any metal piece with the intent to issue the piece for use as money for a medium of exchange.
(2) Whoever contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to one year or with fine or with both:
Provided that if any person convicted under this section is again convicted, he shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to three years or with fine or with both.
Section 14, The Coinage Act, 2011 (Act 11 of 2011).
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Questions about Section 14
What does Section 14 of the Coinage Act deal with?
Section 14 of the Coinage Act is headed "Prohibition and penalty for unlawful making, issue or possession of pieces of metal to be used as money". No person shall-- (a) make or issue or attempt to issue any metal piece except as provided under section 4 for the purpose of coin;
How do I find court cases under Section 14 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 14, section 14 Coinage Act 2011, section 14 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 14 of the Coinage Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 4 (Denominations, dimensions, designs and composition of coins), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 14 of the Coinage Act come into force?
Section 14 of the Coinage Act, cited as Coinage Act 2011 14, 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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