Recovery of fines
Section 26 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act deals with recovery of fines. Sections 63 to 70 of the 1Indian Penal Code, and the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure for the time being in force in relation to the issue and the execution of warrants for the levy of fines, shall apply to all fines imposed under any Bombay Act [or Maharashtra Act], or any rule or by-la The Act was enacted on 30 May 1904.
Sections 63 to 70 of the 1Indian Penal Code, and the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure for the time being in force in relation to the issue and the execution of warrants for the levy of fines, shall apply to all fines imposed under any Bombay Act 2[or Maharashtra Act], or any rule or by-law made under any Bombay Act 3[or Maharashtra Act], unless the Act, rule or by-law contains an express provision to the contrary.
Section 26, The Maharashtra General Clauses Act (Act 1 of 1904).
Questions about Section 26
What does Section 26 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act deal with?
Section 26 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act is headed "Recovery of fines". Sections 63 to 70 of the 1Indian Penal Code, and the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure for the time being in force in relation to the issue and the execution of warrants for the levy of fines, shall apply to all fines imposed under any Bombay Act [or Maharashtra Act], or any rule or by-la
How do I find court cases under Section 26 of the Maharashtra General Clauses 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: Maharashtra General Clauses Act 26, section 26 Maharashtra General Clauses Act, section 26 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 26 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act enacted?
Section 26 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act, cited as Maharashtra General Clauses Act 26, was enacted on 30 May 1904 as Act 1 of 1904. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Definitions1701 words
- 24. Provisions applicable to making of rules or by-laws after previous publication255 words
- 1A. Extension of application of Act to Acts, rules, etc., made on or after the 1st day of November, 1956221 words
- 31. Application of Act to Ordinances and Regulations201 words
- 1B. Extension of application of Act to Acts, rules, etc., of State of Maharashtra192 words
- 5. Coming into operation of Bombay Acts or Maharashtra Acts189 words
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