Power to certain persons to cut, diminished or defaced coins
Section 9 of the Coinage Act, 2011 deals with power to certain persons to cut, diminished or defaced coins. Where any coin which has been minted and issued by or under the authority of the Government is tendered to any person authorised by it to act under this section, and such person has reason to believe that the coin-- (a) has been diminished in weight so as to be more than such per cent. The Act came into force on 28 Mar 2012.
(1) Where any coin which has been minted and issued by or under the authority of the Government is tendered to any person authorised by it to act under this section, and such person has reason to believe that the coin--
(a) has been diminished in weight so as to be more than such per cent. below standard weight as provided in section 5; or
(b) has been defaced,
he shall, by himself or through another person, cut or break the coin.
(2) A person cutting or breaking coin under the provisions of clause (a) of sub-section (1) shall receive and pay for the coin at its face value.
(3) A person cutting or breaking coin under the provisions of clause (b) of sub-section (1) shall observe the following procedure, namely:--
(a) if such person has reason to believe, that the coin has been fraudulently defaced, he shall return the pieces to the person tendering the coin, who shall bear the loss caused by such cutting or breaking;
(b) if such person has reason to believe, that the coin has not been fraudulently defaced, he shall receive and pay for the coin at its face value.
Section 9, The Coinage Act, 2011 (Act 11 of 2011).
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Questions about Section 9
What does Section 9 of the Coinage Act deal with?
Section 9 of the Coinage Act is headed "Power to certain persons to cut, diminished or defaced coins". Where any coin which has been minted and issued by or under the authority of the Government is tendered to any person authorised by it to act under this section, and such person has reason to believe that the coin-- (a) has been diminished in weight so as to be more than such per cent.
How do I find court cases under Section 9 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 9, section 9 Coinage Act 2011, section 9 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 9 of the Coinage Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 5 (Standard weight and remedy), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 9 of the Coinage Act come into force?
Section 9 of the Coinage Act, cited as Coinage Act 2011 9, 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
- 6. Coin when a legal tender185 words
- 7. Decimal system of coinage153 words
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