Section 78: Application of fine

Q: What does Section 78 of The Chit Funds Act, 1982 (TCFA) deal with?

Section 78 TCFA pertains to "Application of fine". It is part of the The Chit Funds Act, 1982, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 78 of The Chit Funds Act, 1982 (TCFA) governs application of fine. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 78 TCFA still in force?

Yes, Section 78 of the The Chit Funds Act, 1982 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 78 TCFA?

धारा 78 TCFA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 78 of the The Chit Funds Act, 1982. Section 78 of The Chit Funds Act, 1982 (TCFA) governs application of fine. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 78 TCFA?

Dhara 78 TCFA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 78 of the The Chit Funds Act, 1982. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 78 of The Chit Funds Act, 1982 (TCFA) governs application of fine. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 78 of The Chit Funds Act, 1982?

Cite as: "Section 78, The Chit Funds Act, 1982 (TCFA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Chit Funds Act, 1982, 1982, § 78 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Chit Funds Act, 1982

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 78

Application of fine

A court imposing any fine under this Act may direct that the whole or any part thereof shall be applied in, or towards payment of, the cost of the proceedings.

Related Sections

§77

Penalty for second and subsequent convictions

TCFA

§79

Offences by companies

TCFA

§1

Short title, extent and commencement

Act to override other laws, memorandum, articles, etc

TCFA

§4

Prohibition of chits not sanctioned or registered under the Act

TCFA

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Table of Contents

The Chit Funds Act, 1982

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 78

Application of fine

A court imposing any fine under this Act may direct that the whole or any part thereof shall be applied in, or towards payment of, the cost of the proceedings.