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The Gujarat Obsequial Dinners (Control) Act, 1963

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This law governs funeral receptions known as obsequial dinners throughout Gujarat. It applies to everyone giving these events to restrict extravagance and manage costs. The state government can make rules limiting the number of guests, how much money can be spent, and what food types are served. Those who violate these rules risk punishment, including jail time of up to six months or a fine of five hundred rupees. The purpose is to keep funeral gatherings reasonable and prevent financial stress within families.

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  1. 1. Short title extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Control of obsequial dinners
  4. 4. Penalty
  5. 5. Provided that the court may, in its discretion, for any special reasons to be recorded in the judgment, impose a sentence of fine only.
  6. 6. All offences under this Act shall be cognizable.
  7. 7. Power to make rules
  8. 8. Repeal and savings

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