The Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act, 1978

Section 1. Short title and extent

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

1. Short title and extent. (1) This Act may be called the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act, 1978. (2) It extends to the whole of India [1]* [Footnotes] 1. The words "except the State of Jammu and Kashmir" omitted by Act 34 of 2019, s. 95 and the Fifth Schedule (w.e.f. 31-10-2019).

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. omitted by Act 34 of 2019, s. 95

    In force from 31 Oct 2019

    Earlier wording: “except the State of Jammu and Kashmir”

    Footnote: 1. The words "except the State of Jammu and Kashmir" omitted by Act 34 of 2019, s. 95 and the Fifth Schedule (w.e.f. 31-10-2019).