The Maharashtra Dowry Prohibition Rules, 2003.
State Rules of Maharashtra · 196115 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and clauses (a) and (b) of sub-section (2) of section 10 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 (2 of 1961) and of all other powers enabling if in that behalf, and in supersession of the Maharashtra Dowry Prohibition Rules, 1999, |
|---|---|
| Type | Rules |
| Year | 1961 |
| Jurisdiction | State of Maharashtra |
| Ministry | Govt of Maharashtra |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 15 |
| Subjects | family |
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- Section 1 Short title and extent
- Section 2 Definitions
- Section 3 Appointment, duties and functions of Chief Dowry Prohibition Officer
- Section 4 Appointment and jurisdiction of Dowry Prohibition Officer
- Section 5 Additional functions to be performed by Dowry Prohibition Officer
- Section 6 Procedure for filing complaint
- Section 7 Report of enquiry to appropriate police station
- Section 8 Submission of list of presents received by parties to marriage
- Section 9 Procedure for prosecution of offenders
- Section 10 Recognition of Welfare Institutions and Organisations
- Section 11 Limitation and conditions subjects to which a Dowry Prohibition Officer may exercise powers of police officers
- Section 12 Terms and conditions of Advisory Board
- Section 13 Dowry Prohibition Officer to be public servant
- Section 14 Protection of action taken in good faith
- Section 15 Interpretation
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