The Telangana Prevention of Begging Act, 1977.
telangana · 1977
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- S. 1The Andhra Pradesh Prevention of Begging Act, 1977 received the assent of the President on the 30th April, 1977
- S. 2Substituted by G
- S. 3Section 3 prohibits begging in public places and mandates punishment or institutional care for offenders.
- S. 4Andhra Area Act
- S. 5Section 5 details the court's procedure for inquiring into the circumstances of individuals found begging and produced before it.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines court procedures for determining if a person is a beggar and subsequent actions based on findings.
- S. 7Section 7 of the Telangana Prevention of Begging Act, 1977 mandates the court to send destitute children to schools or homes if their guardians are unfit or absent.
- S. 8Section 8 confirms that a court's age determination of a person under section 5 is final and cannot be challenged.
- S. 9Section 9 allows courts to detain dependents of beggars in certified institutions and arrange for children's care with suitable persons or schools.
- S. 10Section 10 allows authorized officers to seize animals used by beggars and transfer them to an infirmary for care.
- S. 11Section 11 establishes work-houses and special homes for beggars and mandates separate accommodation for males and females.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates certified institutions to be supervised by a Superintendent and provide residence, maintenance, and training for inmates.
- S. 13Section 13 establishes an Advisory Committee to oversee certified institutions for beggars, advise on management, and collect funds.
- S. 14Section 14 appoints Chief Inspectors and Inspectors to oversee certified institutions and defines their local scope and inspection frequency.
- S. 15Section 15 allows beggars to enter certified institutions and must agree to abide by the institution's rules.
- S. 16Section 16 mandates the forwarding of ordered individuals to certified institutions or jails for detention or imprisonment.
- S. 17Section 17 allows the Superintendent to search and inspect personal belongings of individuals admitted to certified institutions, and to dispose of found valuables or non-valuables.
- S. 18Section 18 mandates rules and discipline for detained persons in certified institutions, including work and punishment for rule violations.
- S. 19Section 19 allows the Chief Inspector to report to court on individuals in certified institutions who refuse to follow rules, enabling the court to convert their detention into imprisonment.
- S. 20Section 20 allows the Chief Inspector to transfer detained individuals between certified institutions, considering medical reports and court directions.
- S. 21Section 21 allows the Chief Inspector to grant temporary release or licence to detained individuals under certain conditions.
- S. 22Section 22 allows the Chief Inspector to revoke a begging license and detain the person in a certified institution.
- S. 23The section allows the government to release cured or fit individuals from certified institutions early.
- S. 24Section allows arrest without warrant for leaving certified institution without permission and not returning after allowed absence.
- S. 25The section allows the government to transfer detained individuals to another state's institution if similar provisions exist.
- S. 26Section mandates detained individuals in certified institutions to provide fingerprints to authorized officials.
- S. 27Section 27 penalizes begging violations with imprisonment and fines, with harsher penalties for repeat offenders.
- S. 28Section penalizes employing or causing persons to beg, especially children, with imprisonment and possible institutional detention.
- S. 29Refusing to provide fingerprints under Section 26 results in imprisonment for up to three months.
- S. 30The offence under section 28 of this Act shall be cognizable and non-bailable
- S. 31Section 31 designates all officials under the Act as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 32Section 32 deems detention orders under the act as imprisonment for appeal and revision purposes.
- S. 33Section 33 allows the government to make rules for implementing the Act and requires legislative approval for these rules.
- S. 34Repeals previous begging prevention acts in Andhra Pradesh and applies provisions from the Telangana General Classes Act.