(1) This Act may be called the Maharashtra Devdasi System (Abolition) Act, 2005.
(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Maharashtra.
(3) It shall come into force on such date1 as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Maharashtra.
(3) It shall come into force on such date1 as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
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1 This Act was brought into force by G. N., W. and C.D.D., No. DEPUVI-2004/CR-16/D-2, dated the 29th March 2008, w.e.f. 31st March 2008.आगे पढ़ें / Continue reading
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Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Dedication as Devdasi unlawful.Section 4 · Marriage of Devdasi.Section 5 · Control Board.Section 6 · Powers, functions and duties of Control Board.Section 7 · Disqualification and removal of nominated members.Section 8 · Constitution of District Committee.Section 9 · Powers, functions and duties of District Committee.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 18 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.