Andhra Pradesh Gaming Act, 1974
Andhra Pradesh Gaming Act, 1974
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This law governs all forms of gaming, wagering, and betting within the state of Andhra Pradesh. It specifically targets "common gaming houses" where such activities take place for profit, while allowing regulated exceptions for horse races. The legislation aims to prevent the abuse of gambling by criminalizing unlicensed gambling dens and defining what constitutes illegal gaming. By setting clear rules, the government seeks to maintain public order and protect citizens from the negative social and financial impacts associated with uncontrolled gambling activities.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Penalty for opening, etc., a common gaming house
- 3A. Offences by companies
- 4. Penalty for being found gaming in a common house
- 5. Offences are cognizable and non-bailable
- 6. Instrument of gaming found in a place entered or secured to be evidence that place is common gaming house
- 7. Provisions of sections 4 and 6 not to apply in certain cases
- 8. Instruments of gaming, etc., found in a common gaming house may be ordered to destroyed or forfeited on conviction
- 9. Penalty for gaming or setting birds or animals to fight in a public street or place
- 10. Power to arrest without warrant for gaming or setting birds or animals to fight in public street or place and to seize moneys, instruments of gaming birds and animals
- 11. Presumptive proof of gaming
- 12. Instruments of gaming etc., found in public street or place may be ordered to be destroyed or forfeited on conviction
- 13. Indemnification of persons concerned who are examined as witnesses
- 14. Payments of portion of fine to informants
- 15. Overriding effect
- 16. Power to make rules
- 17. Repeals and Savings
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