Contribution of parents

In force Act 4 of 1973 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 4 of 1973 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 8 of the Goa Prevention of Begging Act, 1972 deals with contribution of parents. The Court, which makes an order for the detention of any person in a Certified Institution under section 5 or section 6, may make an order on the parent or other person liable to maintain him, to contribute to his maintenance, if able to do so, in the prescribed manner.

(1) The Court, which makes an order for the detention of any person in a Certified Institution under section 5 or section 6, may make an order on the parent or other person liable to maintain him, to contribute to his maintenance, if able to do so, in the prescribed manner.
(2) Before making any such order the Court shall inquire into the circumstances of the parent or other person liable to maintain him, and shall record evidence if any, in the presence of the parent or such other person, as, the case may be.
(3) Any order made under this section may on an application, made by the party liable, or otherwise, be varied by the Court.
(4) Any order made under this section may be enforced in the same manner 5 of as an order under section 488 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898. 1898.
Section 8, The Goa Prevention of Begging Act, 1972 (Act 4 of 1973).

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Questions about Section 8

What does Section 8 of the Goa Prevention of Begging Act deal with?

Section 8 of the Goa Prevention of Begging Act is headed "Contribution of parents". The Court, which makes an order for the detention of any person in a Certified Institution under section 5 or section 6, may make an order on the parent or other person liable to maintain him, to contribute to his maintenance, if able to do so, in the prescribed manner.

How do I find court cases under Section 8 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 8, section 8 Goa Prevention of Begging Act, section 8 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 8 of the Goa Prevention of Begging Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 5 (Summary inquiry in respect of person found begging and their detention), section 6 (Penalty for begging after detention as beggar), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 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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