The Haryana Prevention of Beggary
Preamble
PRS The Haryana Prevention of Beggary Act, 1971 Act 9 of 1971 Keyword(s): Beggar, Begging, Public Place IndiaCode DISCLAIMER: This document is being furnished to you for your information by PRS Legislative Research (PRS). The contents of this document have been obtained from sources PRS believes to be reliable. These contents have not been independently verified, and PRS makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or correctness. In some cases the Principal Act and/or Amendment Act may not be available. Principal Acts may or may not include subsequent amendments. For authoritative text, please contact the relevant state department concerned or refer to the latest government publication or the gazette notification. Any person using this material should take their own professional and legal advice before acting on any information contained in this document. PRS or any persons connected with it do not accept any liability arising from the use of this document. PRS or any persons connected with it shall not be in any way responsible for any loss, damage, or distress to any person on account of any action taken or not taken on the basis of this document. 1971 : Haryana Act 9] PREVENTION OF BEGGARY THE HARYANA PREVENTION OF BEGGARY ACT, 1971 TABLE OF CONTENTS Sections : Page 1. Short title, extent and commencement. 2. Definitions. 3. Power to arrest. 4. Summary inquiry before detention. 5. Penalty for begging after detention. 6. Power of Court to detain dependents. 7. Report of Medical Officer before committal. 8. Punishment for escape from Certified Institution. 9. Penalty for employing persons for begging. 10. Bonds. Il. Appeal. 12. Power to release. 13. Reception Centres. 14. Certified Institutions. 15. Search in Reception Centres and Certified Institutions. 16. Management and discipline. . 17. Disciplinary imprisonment. 18. Appointment of Chief Inspector and other authorities. 19. Transfer from one Reception Centre or Certified Institution to another. 20. Release on licence. 21. Revocation of licence. 22. Procedure on order of detention or sentence of imprisonment diaCode PREVENTION OF BEGGARY [1971 : Haryana Act 9 Sections : Page 23. Medical Examination and detention of leprosy patients and lunatics. 24. Transfer between Certified Institutions. 25. Seizure and disposal of animals. 26. Offences to be cognizable and non-bailable. 27. Persons to be deemed public servants. 28. Visiting Committee. 29. Advisory Committee. 30. Protection of action taken under this Act. 31. Power to make rules. 32. Removal of difficulties. IndiaCode 1971 : Haryana Act 9] 'THE HAYANA PREVENTION OF BEGGARY ACT, 1971 (HARYANA ACT No. 9 OF 1971) [Received the assent of the Governor of Haryana on the 15th of March, 1971 and first published in the Haryana Government Gazette (Extraordinary), of March 18, 1971] Year No. Short title Whether repealed or otherwise affected by Legislation The Haryana Prevention of Beggary Act, 1971 Amended by Haryana Act 27 of 19752 AN ACT to provide for the prevention of begging, detention, training and employment of beggars and their dependents in Certified Institution and the custody, trial and punishment of beggar offenders. BE it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Haryana in the Twenty-second Year of the Republic of India, as follows :--
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