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The Sarais' Act, 1867

Penalty for permitting Sara'i's to be filthy or overgrown. Proviso

In force Act 22 of 1867 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 22 of 1867 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 15 Mar 1867

Section 12 of the Sarais' Act, 1867 deals with penalty for permitting Sara'i's to be filthy or overgrown. Proviso. Whoever, being the keeper of any Sarai, suffers the same to be in a filthy and unwholesome state, or overgrown with vegetation, or after the expiration of two days from the time of his receiving notice in writing from the Magistrate of the District to cleanse or clear the same, or after he shall hav The Act was enacted on 15 Mar 1867.

Whoever, being the keeper of any Sarai, suffers the same to be in a filthy and unwholesome state, or overgrown with vegetation, or after the expiration of two days from the time of his receiving notice in writing from the Magistrate of the District to cleanse or clear the same, or after he shall have been convicted of suffering the same to be in such state or so overgrown as aforesaid, shall allow the same to continue in such state, or so overgrown, shall be liable to the penalties provided in section 14 of this Act:

Proviso. -- Provided that the Magistrate of the District may, in lieu of enforcing such daily penalty, enter on and cleanse or clear the said Sarai, and the expense incurred by the Magistrate in respect thereof shall be paid to him by the keeper, and shall be recoverable as by this Act provided in the case of penalties

Section 12, The Sarais' Act, 1867 (Act 22 of 1867).

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  1. s. 14 Penalty for infringing Act or regulations

Questions about Section 12

What does Section 12 of the Sarais' Act deal with?

Section 12 of the Sarais' Act is headed "Penalty for permitting Sara'i's to be filthy or overgrown. Proviso". Whoever, being the keeper of any Sarai, suffers the same to be in a filthy and unwholesome state, or overgrown with vegetation, or after the expiration of two days from the time of his receiving notice in writing from the Magistrate of the District to cleanse or clear the same, or after he shall hav

How do I find court cases under Section 12 of the Sarais' 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: Sarais Act 1867 12, section 12 Sarais Act 1867, section 12 of the Sarais' 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 12 of the Sarais' Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 14 (Penalty for infringing Act or regulations), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was Section 12 of the Sarais' Act enacted?

Section 12 of the Sarais' Act, cited as Sarais Act 1867 12, was enacted on 15 Mar 1867 as Act 22 of 1867. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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