All persons empowered to perform any function by this Act shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code (XLV of 1860).
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Section 1 · Short title, extent, commencement and repeal of corresponding laws and provisions.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Powers of Courts.Section 4 · Power to require person found begging to appear before Court.Section 5 · Summary inquiry in respect of persons found begging and their detention.Section 6 · Penalty for begging after detention as beggar.Section 7 · Offences to be tried summarily.Section 8 · Contribution of parents.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 12 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.