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The Telangana Horse Race (Abolition of Turf Agencies) Act, 1983

The Telangana Horse Race (Abolition of Turf Agencies) Act, 1983

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The Telangana Horse Race (Abolition of Turf Agencies) Act, 1983, bans commercial turf agencies and agents from acting as intermediaries in horse-race betting. It applies to individuals and companies that receive bets, make wagers, or purchase race tickets on behalf of the public for a fee, while exempting licensed bookmakers operating inside the Hyderabad Race Course. This law matters because it aims to eliminate unauthorized, profit-driven gambling networks and protect citizens from unregulated betting operations. Those who violate the ban face up to three years of rigorous imprisonment and fines, making illicit betting facilitation a serious criminal offense.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Abolition of the system of turf agencies.
  4. 4. Prohibition of the system of turf agencies.
  5. 5. Penalty.
  6. 6. Offences by companies.
  7. 7. Indemnity.
  8. 8. Power to make rules.
  9. 9. Act to override other laws, decrees, etc.
  10. 10. Savings.
  11. 11. Repeal of Ordinance 9 of 1983.

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