Offences by companies
Section 95 of the Goa Irrigation Act, 1973 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 commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded a
(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 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 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 purpose of this section, - (a) 'Company' means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals; and (b) 'Director' in relation to firm means a partner in the firm. de
Section 95, The Goa Irrigation Act, 1973 (Act 18 of 1973).
Questions about Section 95
What does Section 95 of the Goa Irrigation Act deal with?
Section 95 of the Goa Irrigation 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 commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded a
How do I find court cases under Section 95 of the Goa Irrigation 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: GOA Irrigation Act 1973 95, section 95 GOA Irrigation Act 1973, section 95 of the Goa Irrigation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was the Goa Irrigation Act enacted?
Goa Irrigation Act was enacted in 1973 as Act 18 of 1973. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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- 2. Definitions775 words
- 84. Offences under the Act473 words
- 97. Power to make rules404 words
- 25. 310 words
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