Section 5, Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act, 1976 [S2H-G9K]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 14 May 1976.

In Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act, 1976 [A12-17D]. This text from 14 May 1976. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 5, Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act, 1976 [S2H-G9K]. Machine: S2H-G9K.

5. Prohibition of the conduct of a competition without licence.—No person shall undertake the conduct of a competition except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under section 6: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the conduct of a competition undertaken by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government.

Defined terms in this text (1)

competition: Section 2, Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act, 1976 [S2HG6D] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "competition" means a single race, match, game or singular sport contest

competition: 2 more definitions.

Made under this section, or naming it (0)

none

Cited by (1)

Section 16, Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act, 1976 [S2H-GMC], 14 May 1976, Band A. "section 5".

Not held (0)

none

Duties published under this section (0)

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