Section32
The Goa Prevention of Begging Act, 1972

Persons to be deemed public servants

In force Act 4 of 1973 As on 16 Oct 2026

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Act 4 of 1973

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Section 32 of the Goa Prevention of Begging Act, 1972 deals with persons to be deemed public servants. All persons empowered to perform any function by this Act shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code.

All persons empowered to perform any function by this Act shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code. 45 of 1860.

Section 32, The Goa Prevention of Begging Act, 1972 (Act 4 of 1973).

Questions about Section 32

What does Section 32 of the Goa Prevention of Begging Act deal with?

Section 32 of the Goa Prevention of Begging Act is headed "Persons to be deemed public servants". All persons empowered to perform any function by this Act shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code.

How do I find court cases under Section 32 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 32, section 32 Goa Prevention of Begging Act, section 32 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.

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.

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