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THE MANIPUR LOTTERIES CONTROL ACT, 198

The Manipur Lotteries Control Act, 1988

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This Act governs the operation of lotteries within the state of Manipur. It establishes that all lotteries are illegal unless specifically authorized by the government. The law provides a legal framework for the state to control and tax these gambling activities. It defines various offenses related to promoting, printing, selling, or advertising lottery tickets and chances. By doing so, the legislation aims to regulate the gambling industry, prevent fraud, and ensure that any lottery conducted in the state operates under strict government oversight and compliance with the law.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 3. All lotteries unlawful
  3. 4. Offences in connection with lotteries
  4. 6. Licensed private lotteries not unlawful :—(1) A private lottery shall not
  5. 7. Licensed charitable lotteries not unlawful
  6. 8. Licences
  7. 9. Suspension or cancellation of licence
  8. 10. Levy of tax on lotteries
  9. 11. Calculation and recovery of tax levied under section 10
  10. 12. Recovery of licence tee and ether dues
  11. 13. Promoters of lotteries to keep and maintain accounts
  12. 14. Penalty for failure to keep accounts
  13. 15. Power of authority to require production of accounts or to inspect accounts
  14. 16. Power of entry and search
  15. 17. Searches how made
  16. 18. Power to arrest without warrant
  17. 19. Power of investigation
  18. 20. Offences to be non-bailable
  19. 21. Jurisdiction to try offences
  20. 22. Authorisation of certain officers to perform the functions of the authority
  21. 23. Offences by corporation, etc.
  22. 24. The Authority to act subject to orders of State Government
  23. 25. Officers to be deemed public servants
  24. 26. Protection of persons acting in good faith
  25. 27. Appeal and revision
  26. 28. Exemption
  27. 30. Repeal and saving

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