Forfeiture
Section 17 of the Coinage Act, 2011 deals with forfeiture. Any coin or metal in relation to which any offence under this Act has been committed shall be forfeited to the Government. The Act came into force on 28 Mar 2012.
Any coin or metal in relation to which any offence under this Act has been committed shall be forfeited to the Government.
Section 17, The Coinage Act, 2011 (Act 11 of 2011).
Questions about Section 17
What does Section 17 of the Coinage Act deal with?
Section 17 of the Coinage Act is headed "Forfeiture". Any coin or metal in relation to which any offence under this Act has been committed shall be forfeited to the Government.
How do I find court cases under Section 17 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 17, section 17 Coinage Act 2011, section 17 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 17 of the Coinage Act come into force?
Section 17 of the Coinage Act, cited as Coinage Act 2011 17, 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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