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10 rupee coin: In many cities of the country, shopkeepers are hesitant in accepting Rs 10 coin. People give different arguments regarding these coins. Something similar is happening in Hyderabad also. Most of the malls in Bhagyanagar are not accepting Rs 10 coin. Recently Nilofar Cafe had also refused to accept Rs 10 coin. Shopkeepers say that no one is taking Rs 10 coin from us. However, the Rs 10 coin is in circulation and no one can refuse to accept it. Most people are not aware that refusing to accept currency can lead to legal action. Let us tell you what action can be taken against the shopkeeper for refusing to accept the Rs 10 coin.
Why was it refused to accept Rs 10 coin?
In many cities of the country, shopkeepers refuse to accept Rs 10 coin. This causes a lot of trouble to people. The reason behind not accepting coins is that the Rs 10 coin is fake or this coin is no longer in circulation. But, do you know that doing so is a legal offence. If someone refuses to accept Rs 10 coin from you, then you should complain about such people. They may also be punished for this crime.
If you do this you will be punished severely
Under sections 489A to 489E of the Indian Penal Code, counterfeit printing of notes or coins, circulation of counterfeit notes or coins, refusal to accept genuine coins are crimes. Under these sections, there is a provision to impose fine, imprisonment or both. If someone refuses to take the coin from you, you can take action against him with necessary evidence.
If a person refuses to accept the coin (if the coin is in circulation) then an FIR can be lodged against him. Action will be taken against him under sections of Indian Currency Act and IPC. A complaint can also be made to the Reserve Bank in this matter. After this, action can be taken against the shopkeeper or those who refuse to accept coins.