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The Eradication of Unfair Activities at Pandharpur Temples (for providing better facilities for worship) Act, 1980.

Maharashtra
Act number
11 of 1980
Ministry
Govt of Maharashtra
Department
Law and Judiciary Department
Enacted
19 Jul 1980

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9 sections

  1. Section 1Short title and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Punishment for preventing or discouraging persons from entering or worshipping etc., at Pandharpur Temples.
  4. Section 4Punishment for abettor.
  5. Section 5Offences to be cognizable and compoundable.
  6. Section 6Power to appoint or authorise persons for proper enforcement of Act.
  7. Section 7Persons appointed or authorised under Act to be public servants.
  8. Section 8Protection of action taken in good faith.
  9. Section 9Overriding effect of Act.