Vidhi Codex

Bare Act

The Tamil Nadu Prize Schemes (Prohibition) Act, 1979

General197915 sections

This Act prohibits the promotion and conduct of prize schemes in Tamil Nadu, which are defined as lotteries or gift distributions tied to the purchase of goods. It applies to individuals, companies, and anyone involved in organizing or advertising these schemes. The law aims to prevent gambling-like activities and consumer exploitation by making it illegal to offer prizes based on chance or lot. Violations carry severe penalties, including rigorous imprisonment for up to three years, ensuring strict enforcement against such schemes and their facilitators.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Prohibition of prize schemes
  4. 4. Penalty for contravening the provisions of Section 3
  5. 5. Penalty for other offences in connection with prize schemes
  6. 6. Punishment of abettors
  7. 7. Offences by companies
  8. 8. Power to enter, search and seize
  9. 9. Forfeiture of newspapers and publication containing prize schemes
  10. 10. Power to try offences
  11. 11. Offences under this Act to be cognizable
  12. 12. Power to exempt
  13. 13. Power to make rules
  14. 14. Saving
  15. 15. Repeal and saving

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