Chhattisgarh Redressal of Begging Act, 1973
Chhattisgarh Redressal of Begging Act, 1973
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This state law governs all begging activity across Chhattisgarh by defining specific prohibited behaviors like soliciting alms in public or exploiting deformities for gain. It applies to anyone engaged in these activities and also to individuals who employ others to beg. The legislation matters because it provides penal consequences ranging from simple warnings to imprisonment, authorizes the seizure of money obtained through begging, and mandates the use of Certified Institutions for the detention and rehabilitation of repeat offenders.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Penalty for begging
- 4. Begging for the first time
- 5. Begging for the second time
- 6. Removal of beggar found in public place
- 7. Summary inquiry
- 8. Penalty for employing or causing persons to beg
- 9. Penalty for repeating offence
- 10. Power to seize money
- 11. Special provision for children
- 12. Certified Institutions
- 13. Commitment to Certified Institution
- 14. Medical examination
- 15. Discharge
- 16. Transfer
- 17. Power to release on licence
- 18. Escape from Certified Institution
- 19. Appeals
- 20. Rules
- 21. Power to exempt
- 22. Protection of action taken
- 23. Cognizance of offence
- 24. Application of Code of Criminal Procedure
- 25. Repeal
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