The Maharashtra Casinos (Control and Tax) (Repeal) Act, 2023

The Maharashtra Casinos (Control and Tax) (Repeal) Act, 2023

The Maharashtra Casinos (Control and Tax) (Repeal) Act, 2023 officially abolishes the Maharashtra Casinos (Control and Tax) Act, 1976. The 1976 statute was originally designed to permit, regulate, and tax commercial casino operations in the state under specific government licenses, though it was never formally brought into force through notification. By enacting this repeal legislation, the Maharashtra state government has permanently closed the legal pathway for issuing casino licenses or opening commercial gambling halls. For ordinary citizens and business owners, this law clarifies that commercial casino operations remain strictly prohibited across Maharashtra under state anti-gambling laws.

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