Disciplinary Imprisonment

In force Act 4 of 1973 As on 29 Oct 2026

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Act 4 of 1973

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Section 20 of the Goa Prevention of Begging Act, 1972 deals with disciplinary Imprisonment. Without prejudice to any disciplinary action that may be taken under section 19 the Chief Inspector, the Additional Chief Inspector, the Inspector or the Superintendent or In-charge may report to the Court the case of any person detained in a Certified Institution who habitually and wilfully disobey

(1) Without prejudice to any disciplinary action that may be taken under section 19 the Chief Inspector, the Additional Chief Inspector, the Inspector or the Superintendent or In-charge may report to the Court the case of any person detained in a Certified Institution who habitually and wilfully disobeys or neglects to comply with any rule referred to in that section and the Court may thereupon, if satisfied that the person has wilfully disobeyed or neglected to comply with any such rule, convert the unexpired portion of the period of his detention in a Certified Institution or part thereof into a term of imprisonment.
(2) The sentence of imprisonment ordered as aforesaid shall be executed in the same manner as a sentence passed under section 6.
Section 20, The Goa Prevention of Begging Act, 1972 (Act 4 of 1973).

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Questions about Section 20

What does Section 20 of the Goa Prevention of Begging Act deal with?

Section 20 of the Goa Prevention of Begging Act is headed "Disciplinary Imprisonment". Without prejudice to any disciplinary action that may be taken under section 19 the Chief Inspector, the Additional Chief Inspector, the Inspector or the Superintendent or In-charge may report to the Court the case of any person detained in a Certified Institution who habitually and wilfully disobey

How do I find court cases under Section 20 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 20, section 20 Goa Prevention of Begging Act, section 20 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 20 of the Goa Prevention of Begging Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 6 (Penalty for begging after detention as beggar), section 19 (Management and discipline), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

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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