Search in Receiving Centres and Certified Institutions

In force Act 4 of 1973 As on 29 Oct 2026

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Act 4 of 1973 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 18 of the Goa Prevention of Begging Act, 1972 deals with search in Receiving Centres and Certified Institutions. The Superintendent or In-charge of a Receiving Centre or a Certified Institution may order that any person received in the Receiving Centre or Certified Institution shall be searched, that he shall be cleansed, that his personal effects shall be inspected and that any money or valuables found with o

(1) The Superintendent or In-charge of a Receiving Centre or a Certified Institution may order that any person received in the Receiving Centre or Certified Institution shall be searched, that he shall be cleansed, that his personal effects shall be inspected and that any money or valuables found with or on the person shall be kept in the custody of the Superintendent, and that any effects other than money or valuables so found shall be disposed of in the prescribed manner:
Provided that a female shall be searched only by a female and with due regard to decency.
(2) Where an order of detention is passed by the Court against any such person, the Superintendent may order that any money or valuables found with him or on his person shall be disposed of in the prescribed manner and where the Court passes an order other than an order of detention with regard to any such persons, his money and valuables shall be returned to him and if his clothing had been destroyed, he shall be provided with fresh clothing.
(3) The expenses of providing such clothing shall be paid out of the moneys provided by the Government.
Section 18, The Goa Prevention of Begging Act, 1972 (Act 4 of 1973).

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Questions about Section 18

What does Section 18 of the Goa Prevention of Begging Act deal with?

Section 18 of the Goa Prevention of Begging Act is headed "Search in Receiving Centres and Certified Institutions". The Superintendent or In-charge of a Receiving Centre or a Certified Institution may order that any person received in the Receiving Centre or Certified Institution shall be searched, that he shall be cleansed, that his personal effects shall be inspected and that any money or valuables found with o

How do I find court cases under Section 18 of the Goa Prevention of Begging 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 Prevention of Begging Act 18, section 18 Goa Prevention of Begging Act, section 18 of the Goa Prevention of Begging 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 18 of the Goa Prevention of Begging Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was the Goa Prevention of Begging Act enacted?

Goa Prevention of Begging Act was enacted in 1973 as Act 4 of 1973. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

5. Summary inquiry in respect of person found begging and their detention545 words
2. Definitions410 words
26. Medical examination and detention of lunatics and leprosy patients403 words
35. Rules366 words
30. Seizure and disposal of animals exposed or exhibited for obtaining alms301 words
9. Court may order detention of persons wholly dependent on beggar272 words

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