Begging for the second time

(1) A person found begging for the second time shall, on conviction, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years and fine which may extend to Rs. 1,000. (2) The court may, in lieu of the sentence of imprisonment, order the person to be detained in a Certified Institution for a period which may extend to two years. (3) The court may, after sentencing, order the person to be transferred to a Certified Institution for the period of the sentence. (4) The State Government may, by general or special order, define the class of persons who may be sent to the Certified Institution. (5) In calculating the period of detention, the period of under trial detention shall be deducted.