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The Sarais' Act, 1867

Power to order reports from keepers of Sara'i's

In force Act 22 of 1867 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 22 of 1867 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 15 Mar 1867 Cited by 1 provision

Section 8 of the Sarais' Act, 1867 deals with power to order reports from keepers of Sara'i's. The keeper of a Sarai shall from time to time, if required so to do by an order of the Magistrate of the District served upon him, report, either orally or in writing as may be directed by the Magistrate, to such Magistrate or to such person as the Magistrate shall appoint, every person who resorted The Act was enacted on 15 Mar 1867.

The keeper of a Sarai shall from time to time, if required so to do by an order of the Magistrate of the District served upon him, report, either orally or in writing as may be directed by the Magistrate, to such Magistrate or to such person as the Magistrate shall appoint, every person who resorted to such Sarai during the preceding day or night. If written reports are required for any space of time, exceeding a single day or night, schedules shall be furnished by the Magistrate of the District to the keeper. The keeper shall from time to time fill up the said schedule with information so required, and transmit them to the said Magistrate, in such manner and at such intervals as may from time to time be ordered by him.

Section 8, The Sarais' Act, 1867 (Act 22 of 1867).

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Referred to by 1

  1. s. 16 Nothing in Act to apply to certain Sarai

Questions about Section 8

What does Section 8 of the Sarais' Act deal with?

Section 8 of the Sarais' Act is headed "Power to order reports from keepers of Sara'i's". The keeper of a Sarai shall from time to time, if required so to do by an order of the Magistrate of the District served upon him, report, either orally or in writing as may be directed by the Magistrate, to such Magistrate or to such person as the Magistrate shall appoint, every person who resorted

How do I find court cases under Section 8 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 8, section 8 Sarais Act 1867, section 8 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 8 of the Sarais' Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was Section 8 of the Sarais' Act enacted?

Section 8 of the Sarais' Act, cited as Sarais Act 1867 8, 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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