Power to call in coin
Section 8 of the Coinage Act, 2011 deals with power to call in coin. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 6, the Government may, by notification, call in with effect from such date as may be specified in the notification, any coin, of whatever date or denomination and on and from the date so specified, such coin shall cease to be a legal tender, save to such The Act came into force on 28 Mar 2012.
Notwithstanding anything contained in section 6, the Government may, by notification, call in with effect from such date as may be specified in the notification, any coin, of whatever date or denomination and on and from the date so specified, such coin shall cease to be a legal tender, save to such extent as may be specified in the notification.
Section 8, The Coinage Act, 2011 (Act 11 of 2011).
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Questions about Section 8
What does Section 8 of the Coinage Act deal with?
Section 8 of the Coinage Act is headed "Power to call in coin". Notwithstanding anything contained in section 6, the Government may, by notification, call in with effect from such date as may be specified in the notification, any coin, of whatever date or denomination and on and from the date so specified, such coin shall cease to be a legal tender, save to such
How do I find court cases under Section 8 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 8, section 8 Coinage Act 2011, section 8 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 8 of the Coinage Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 6 (Coin when a legal tender), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 8 of the Coinage Act come into force?
Section 8 of the Coinage Act, cited as Coinage Act 2011 8, 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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