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The Andhra Pradesh Lotteries (Amendment) Act, 1995
The Andhra Pradesh Lotteries (Amendment) Act, 1995 modifies the state’s original 1968 law governing lotteries across Andhra Pradesh. It applies to lottery organizers, sellers, buyers, and law enforcement agencies operating within the state. The legislation simplifies the regulatory framework by repealing several older sections that dealt with specific licensing procedures and exemptions, while updating judicial designations and legal procedures for prosecuting violations. This amendment matters to the public because it tightens legal control over gambling activities, ensures consistent judicial enforcement against unauthorized lotteries, and modernizes state lottery laws to better protect citizens from illegal schemes.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Amendment of section 2
- 3. Amendment of section 4
- 4. Omissions of sections 6 to 11
- 5. Omission of section 13
- 6. Amendment of section 14
- 7. Amendment of section 16
- 8. Omission of section 17
- 9. Amendment of section 18
- 10. Omission of section 20
- 11. Omission of section 23 and 24
- 12. Amendment of section 25
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