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10 Rupee Coin: Shopkeepers in many cities of the country are reluctant to accept the Rs 10 coin. People give different arguments about these coins. Something similar is happening in Hyderabad as well. Most of the malls in Bhagyanagar are not accepting the Rs 10 coin. Recently, Nilofer Cafe also refused to accept the Rs 10 coin. Shopkeepers say that no one is accepting the 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 legal action can be taken if they refuse to accept currency. Let us tell you what action can be taken against a shopkeeper for refusing to accept the Rs 10 coin.
Why was the Rs 10 coin refused to be accepted?
In many cities of the country, shopkeepers refuse to accept the 10 rupee coin. This causes a lot of trouble to people. The reason behind not accepting coins is that the 10 rupee coin is fake or this coin is no longer in circulation. But, do you know that doing this is a legal offense. If someone refuses to accept the 10 rupee coin from you, then you should complain against such people. They can also be punished for this crime.
If you do this you will be severely punished
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 is a crime. Under these sections, there is a provision of fine, imprisonment or both. If someone refuses to accept a coin from you, then you can take action against him with necessary evidence.
If a person refuses to accept coins (if coins are in circulation) then an FIR can be lodged against him. Action will be taken against him under the Indian Currency Act and sections of the 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.