Reward to informers
Section 13 of the Pensions Act, 1871 deals with reward to informers. Whoever proves to the satisfaction of the [appropriate Government] that any pension is fraudulently or unduly received by the person enjoying the benefit thereof shall be entitled to a reward equivalent to the amount of such pension for the period of six months. The Act came into force on 18 Aug 1871.
Whoever proves to the satisfaction of the 1[appropriate Government] that any pension is fraudulently or unduly received by the person enjoying the benefit thereof shall be entitled to a reward equivalent to the amount of such pension for the period of six months.
Section 13, The Pensions Act, 1871 (Act 23 of 1871).
Questions about Section 13
What does Section 13 of the Pensions Act deal with?
Section 13 of the Pensions Act is headed "Reward to informers". Whoever proves to the satisfaction of the [appropriate Government] that any pension is fraudulently or unduly received by the person enjoying the benefit thereof shall be entitled to a reward equivalent to the amount of such pension for the period of six months.
How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the Pensions 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: Pensions Act 1871 13, section 13 Pensions Act 1871, section 13 of the Pensions Act. People searching for it also type pension fund act 13a and pensions act 2008 section 13. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 13 of the Pensions Act come into force?
Section 13 of the Pensions Act, cited as Pensions Act 1871 13, came into force on 18 Aug 1871, having been enacted on 18 Aug 1871. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 12A. Nomination by pensioner to receive moneys outstanding on account of pension254 words
- 14. Power to make rules188 words
- 5. Claims to be made to collector, Deputy Commissioner or other authorised officer172 words
- 16. Laying of rules157 words
- 8. Payment to be made by Deputy Commissioner, Collector or other authorised officer121 words
- 7. Pensions for lands held under grants in perpetuity117 words
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