Section 11: Compounding of offences

The Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act, 1996State Act of Goa · Act 5 of 1997

(1) Any offence punishable under this Act may, before the institution of the prosecution, be compounded by such officer as may be authorised by the State Government in this behalf, on payment, for credit to the State Government, of such sums as such officer may specify.

(2) Where any offence has been compounded under sub-section (1) no proceedings shall be taken against the offenders, in respect of the offence as compounded, and the offender, if in custody, shall be discharged.

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Act	The Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act, 1996
Section	11
Marginal note	Compounding of offences
Jurisdiction	State of Goa
Status	In force as published by the source

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