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Section 18: Refusal of a beggar to go to an institution or to a Magistrate punishable with imprisonment or fine or both

The Karnataka Prohibition of Beggary Act, 1975State Act of Karnataka · Act 27 of 1975

Any beggar refusing or failing to accompany a Police Officer or any officer authorised by the Government in this behalf appear before a magistrate or to be taken to an institution when required under this Act, shall be punished on conviction by a magistrate with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month or with fine which may extend to fifty rupees or with both.

CHAPTER VII MISCELLANEOUS

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ActThe Karnataka Prohibition of Beggary Act, 1975
Section18
Marginal noteRefusal of a beggar to go to an institution or to a Magistrate punishable with imprisonment or fine or both
JurisdictionState of Karnataka
StatusIn force as published by the source

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