The primary purpose of Section 16 of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of…
Section 16 exists so that the State Government can impose a collective fine on the inhabitants of an area and realise it, by applying section 10A of the Protection of Civil…
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The primary purpose of Section 16 of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 is to:
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Section 16 exists so that the State Government can impose a collective fine on the inhabitants of an area and realise it, by applying section 10A of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 "so far as may be". Special Courts are set up under section 14 and forfeiture of property is provided for in section 7.