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The Tamil Nadu Gift Goods (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1961

The Tamil Nadu Gift Goods (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1961

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The Tamil Nadu Gift Goods (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1961, penalizes the illegal possession of specific relief supplies intended for charitable aid across the state of Tamil Nadu. It applies to anyone found possessing government-distributed relief goods—such as cornmeal, milk powder, vegetable oil, or other notified items from recognized relief organizations—without a satisfactory explanation for how they obtained them. If suspected of holding stolen or unlawfully acquired gift goods, individuals face up to two years in prison, a fine, or both. This law matters because it safeguards humanitarian aid supplies from diversion, corruption, and black-market trade, ensuring that essential provisions reach vulnerable beneficiaries as intended.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Unlawful possession of gift goods
  4. 4. Offences under the Act, to be cognizable
  5. 5. Power to amend the Schedule
  6. 6. Notifications to be placed before the Legislature

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