4. Power of Commissioner to grant permit
Feedback & supportThe Commissioner may, at his discretion, grant a permit to any person or society for the promotion of a private lottery.
Commissioner
“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Estate Duties appointed under the Estate Duty Act, and includes a Deputy Commissioner of Estate Duties appointed under that Act;
Such permit may be granted either in respect of a particular private lottery or in respect of a series or number of private lotteries to be promoted within such period of time as the Commissioner may specify in the permit.
private lottery
“private lottery” means a lottery which is confined to members of one society established and conducted for purposes not connected with gaming, wagering or lotteries;
Applications for the grant of a permit under this Act shall be made in such manner and form as may be prescribed.
The Commissioner may, at any time, withdraw a permit granted under this section, or add, alter or cancel any condition imposed in such permit.
From any decision of the Commissioner refusing or withdrawing any permit or imposing any condition in the grant of a permit there shall be an appeal to the Minister whose decision shall be final.