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The Odisha Gift Goods (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1964

The Odisha Gift Goods (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1964

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This Orissa state law from 1964 regulates the handling of specific relief goods like milk powder and vegetable oil that are given as gifts to the government by organizations such as UNICEF and CARE. It makes it a criminal offence to possess or deal with these items improperly, outside the official scheme for their supply and custody. The law aims to prevent the misappropriation or mishandling of humanitarian aid by imposing penalties of up to two years in prison or a fine. It applies to the entire state of Orissa and allows the government to list specific organizations involved in this process.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Unlawful possession of gift goods to be an offence.
  4. 4. Offences to be cognizable and triable by Magistrates.
  5. 5. Power to amend the Schedule.
  6. 6. Notifications to be laid before the Legislature.
  7. Schedule. See Section 2 (b)

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