Recovery of moneys payable under sections 13, 14, 15 and 15A, and disposal of same when recovered

Q: When did Section 16 of the Police Act come into force?

Section 16 of the Police Act, cited as Police Act 1861 16, came into force on 22 Mar 1861, having been enacted on 22 Mar 1861. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 22 Mar 1861 Act 5 of 1861 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 5 of 1861 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 22 Mar 1861 In force 22 Mar 1861

Section 16 of the Police Act, 1861 deals with recovery of moneys payable under sections 13, 14, 15 and 15A, and disposal of same when recovered. 116. Recovery of moneys payable under sections 13, 14, 15 and 15A, and disposal of same when recovered.(1) All moneys payable under sections 13, 14, 15 and 15A shall be coverable by the Magistrate of the district in the manner provided by sections 386 and 387 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 18822 The Act came into force on 22 Mar 1861.

¹16. Recovery of moneys payable under sections 13, 14, 15 and 15A, and disposal of same when recovered.(1) All moneys payable under sections 13, 14, 15 and 15A shall be coverable by the Magistrate of the district in the manner provided by sections 386 and 387 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1882² (10 of 1882), for the recovery of fines, or by suit any competent Court.
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(3) All moneys paid or recovered under section 15A shall be paid by the Magistrate of the district to the persons to whom and in the proportions in which the same are payable under that section.]
Section 16, The Police Act, 1861 (Act 5 of 1861).

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Questions about Section 16

What does Section 16 of the Police Act deal with?

Section 16 of the Police Act is headed "Recovery of moneys payable under sections 13, 14, 15 and 15A, and disposal of same when recovered". 116. Recovery of moneys payable under sections 13, 14, 15 and 15A, and disposal of same when recovered.(1) All moneys payable under sections 13, 14, 15 and 15A shall be coverable by the Magistrate of the district in the manner provided by sections 386 and 387 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 18822

How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Police 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: Police Act 1861 16, section 16 Police Act 1861, section 16 of the Police Act. People searching for it also type police act chapter 16 01. 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 16 of the Police Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 13 (Additional police-officer employed at cost of individuals), section 14 (Appointment of additional force in the neighbourhood of railway and other works), section 15 (Quartering of additional police in disturbed or dangerous districts), section 15A (Awarding compensation to sufferers from misconduct of inhabitants or persons interested in land), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 16 of the Police Act come into force?

Section 16 of the Police Act, cited as Police Act 1861 16, came into force on 22 Mar 1861, having been enacted on 22 Mar 1861. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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