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The Meghalaya (Benami Transaction Prohibition) Act, 1980

The Meghalaya (Benami Transaction Prohibition) Act, 1980

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The Meghalaya (Benami Transactions Prohibition) Act, 1980, outlaws transactions where non-tribal individuals secretly acquire or hold property and businesses under the name of a tribal person in Meghalaya. It applies to individuals, companies, and partnership firms attempting to use tribal fronts, exempting only close family members and recognized tribal organizations. By making these deceptive arrangements illegal and void, the Act aims to prevent the exploitation of indigenous communities and preserve their land and economic resources. Violators face investigation, refused document registrations, and criminal punishment, including fines and imprisonment, ensuring tribal protection remains legally enforceable in the state.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Benami Transaction unlawful.
  4. 4. Power to enter and search
  5. 4A. Power to enter and search
  6. 5. Searches how to be made.
  7. 6. Offences to be bailable or non-bailable
  8. 6A. Offences by Companies and Partnership Firms.
  9. 7. Penalty

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