The Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act, 1976
State Act of Goa · Act 14 of 197628 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | To provide for the punishment of public gambling and the keeping of common gaming houses in the Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 14 of 1976 |
| Year | 1976 |
| Jurisdiction | State of Goa |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 28 |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement
- Section 2 Definitions
- Section 3 Punishment for keeping common gaming-house
- Section 4 Power to enter and authorise police to enter and search
- Section 5 Punishment for giving false names and addresses
- Section 6 Presumptive proof of keeping or gaming in common gaming-house
- Section 7 On conviction for keeping or gaming in common gaming-house, instruments of gaming may be destroyed or forfeited
- Section 8 Proof of playing for money not required for conviction
- Section 9 Indemnification of certain witnesses
- Section 10 Power to arrest without warrant for gaming and setting birds and animals to fight in public streets
- Section 11 Arrest without warrant for printing, publishing or distributing any news or information
- Section 12 Saving of games of mere skill
- Section 13 Offences by whom triable
- Section 13B Places or areas for gaming
- Section 13C Appointment of Gaming Commissioner
- Section 13D Powers, duties and functions of the Gaming Commissioner
- Section 13E Transfer of licence
- Section 13F Powers of the Government
- Section 13G Entry to place or area designated under section 13B
- Section 13H Punishment
- Section 13I Composition of certain offences
- Section 13J Attachment/Confiscation
- Section 13K Appeal
- Section 14 Offences to be cognizable
- Section 15 Protection of action taken in good faith
- Section 16 Recovery of fines
- Section 17 Repeal and Savings
- Section 18 Punishment for keeping common gaming-house
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