Control of obsequial dinners

Control of obsequial dinners.

1. (1) No person shall give an obsequial dinner in contravention of the provisions of this Act or any rules made thereunder.
2. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to prohibit, restrict or regulate the giving of obsequial dinners.
3. (3) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—
   • (a) the maximum number of persons who may be invited to or entertained at an obsequial dinner;
   • (b) the maximum expenditure which may be incurred in connection with an obsequial dinner;
   • (c) the prohibition of the use of prohibited articles of food at an obsequial dinner;
   • (d) the procedure to be followed for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act.