The Puducherry Pawnbrokers Act, 1966
Union territory Act of Puducherry ยท Act 11 of 196619 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | THE PUDUCHERRY PAWNBROKERS ACT, 1966 |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 11 of 1966 |
| Year | 1966 |
| Jurisdiction | Union territory of Puducherry |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 19 |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement
- Section 2 Extension and adaptation
- Section 3 Power to remove difficulty
- Section 4 Repeal of existing law
- Section 5 Pawnbrokers to exhibit their names over shops, etc
- Section 6 Interest and charges allowed to pawnbrokers
- Section 7 Pawn ticket to be given to pawner
- Section 8 Conditions relating to redemption of pledge
- Section 10 Pawnbrokers to keep books, give receipts, etc
- Section 11 Redemption of pledge
- Section 13 Liability of pawnbroker in case of fire
- Section 14 Compensation for depreciation of pledge
- Section 15 Pawnbroker advancing smaller amount or receiving higher interest than that specified in accounts to be punishable
- Section 16 Certain other acts of pawnbrokers to be punishable
- Section 17 Certain acts of pawners to be punishable
- Section 18 General penalty for contravention of Act, etc
- Section 19 Jurisdiction to try offences
- Section 21 Contracts not to be void on account of offences but interest and costs not to be allowed in certain cases
- Section 22 Power to make rules
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