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The Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997

Offences by companies

In force Act 27 of 1997 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 27 of 1997

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Section 49 of the Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997 deals with offences by companies. If the person committing an offence under this Act is a Company, the Company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to the Company for the conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceed

(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a Company, the Company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to the Company for the conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:

Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall render any such person liable to any punishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a Company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any director, manager, secretary or other officer of the Company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.

Explanation :- For the purposes of this section,- (a) "Company" means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals, and (b) "director" in relation to a firm means a partner in the firm.

Section 49, The Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997 (Act 27 of 1997).

Questions about Section 49

What does Section 49 of the Goa Command Area Development Act deal with?

Section 49 of the Goa Command Area Development Act is headed "Offences by companies". If the person committing an offence under this Act is a Company, the Company as well as every person in charge of, and responsible to the Company for the conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceed

How do I find court cases under Section 49 of the Goa Command Area Development Act?

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When was the Goa Command Area Development Act enacted?

Goa Command Area Development Act was enacted in 1997 as Act 27 of 1997. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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