The Andhra Pradesh Gift Goods (Prevention of Unlawful Possession) Act, 1965.
andhra-pradesh · 1965
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- S. 1Establishes the Andhra Pradesh Gift Goods (Prevention of Unlawful Possession) Act, 1965, its extent, and commencement date.
- S. 2Section defines "gift goods" and "relief organisation" for the Andhra Pradesh Gift Goods Act.
- S. 3Section 3 prohibits the sale, purchase, or transport of gift goods without prior permission and sets penalties for violations.
- S. 4Section 4 penalizes unlawful possession of gift goods with up to two years' imprisonment or a fine of up to ₹1,000.
- S. 5Section 5 makes offences under the Act cognizable and mandates trial by a Chief City Magistrate or Magistrate of First Class.
- S. 6Section 6 allows the State Government to add or remove organizations from the Schedule via a notification in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette.
- S. 7Section 7 authorizes the State Government to create rules for implementing the Act, with breaches punishable by fines up to fifty rupees.
- S. 8Section 8 mandates notifications and rules under the Act to be laid before the Andhra Pradesh State Legislature for fourteen days for potential modification or annulment.