In pursuance with the Finance Department, Lottery Branch Letter dated the 1st May 2024, with regard to the sale of illegal lotteries in the state of Nagaland, Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto, Rahul Bhanudas Mali, IAS has directed all concerned that, sale of illegal lottery/games like Shillong Teer, Nagaland Arrow, Raja Rani etc. which are being sold at the town are completely illegal and contravenes to the Lottery (Regulation) Act, 1998.
The Deputy Commissioner informed that if any person acts as an agent or sell, distributes or purchase the tickets of such lottery, he/she shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 (Two) years or with fine or with both and such offence shall be cognizable and non-biable.
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Mali further directed Zunheboto Chamber of Commerce & Industries to check and inform all the shopkeepers to cease the activities. The ZTC and head DBs were also directed to inspect the sale of such Illegal lotteries by the shopkeepers and report to the undersigned office monthly.
