The Himachal Pradesh Prevention of Beggary Act, 1979
himachal-pradesh · 1979
- S. 1For Statement of Objects and Reasons see the Rajpatra, Himachal Pradesh (Extra- ordinary), dated 7th April, 1979, p
- S. 2Definitions
- S. 3Removal of a beggar from any place
- S. 4Punishment for living on the earnings of a beggar
- S. 5Procuring, inducing, or taking a child or female for the sake of begging
- S. 6Sentence of imprisonment for non-payment of fine
- S. 7Probation of good conduct and detention in beggar homes
- S. 8Security of good behaviour from habitual offenders
- S. 9Notification of addresses of offenders
- S. 10Offences to be cognizable and triable summarily
- S. 11Seizure and custody of animals exposed for soliciting alms
- S. 12Seizure and custody of a child found with a beggar
- S. 13Beggar homes
- S. 14Protection of action taken in good faith
- S. 15Power to remove difficulties
- S. 16Power to make rules
- S. 17Operation of other Laws not barred