The Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act, 1968
andhra-pradesh · 1968
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- S. 1Sections 23 and 24 omitted by the Act No
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act, 1968, including "Government," "money," "newspaper," and "promote."
- S. 3Lotteries to be unlawful: - Subject to the provisions of this Act, all lotteries are unlawful
- S. 4Section 4 prohibits various activities related to conducting or promoting lotteries in violation of the Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act, 1968.
- S. 5Section 5 of the Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act, 1968 regulates licensed entertainment lotteries, requiring licenses and stipulating conditions for promotion and conduct.
- S. 6Omitted
- S. 7Omitted
- S. 8—
- S. 9—
- S. 10—
- S. 112 [x x x] 1
- S. 12Section 12 allows the government to declare newspapers or publications containing unlawful lotteries as forfeited.
- S. 13Omitted
- S. 14Section 14 authorizes police officers to enter, search, and seize items related to illegal lotteries in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 15Section 15 allows Inspector-rank or higher police officers to arrest without a warrant for specified lottery-related offenses in public areas.
- S. 16Section 16 grants Sub-Inspectors and above the authority to investigate offenses under the Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act, 1968.
- S. 17Omitted
- S. 18Section 18 specifies that only First Class Magistrates can try offenses under the Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act, 1968.
- S. 19Section 19 makes a company and responsible individuals liable for offenses under the Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act, unless they prove lack of knowledge or due diligence.
- S. 20Omitted
- S. 21Section 21 deems all officers under the Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 22Section 22 protects government officers from legal action for actions done in good faith under the Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act.
- S. 23Omitted
- S. 24Omitted
- S. 25Section 25 empowers the government to create rules for implementing the Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act, 1968, including licensing procedures and penalties for violations.
- S. 26Section exempts government-organized lotteries and certain horse racing officials from the Act's provisions.
- S. 27Repeal of Section 294-A of Act XLV of 1860