Contest query.

[B-rajes-HHH]

I regularly participate in samsung  Facebook contest. But in terms  and conditions of contest it is given that contest is not applicable to tamilnadu.  Is there any other way to participate and win.

[ajitsaria]

The answer to the question lies in the Tamil Nadu Prize Schemes (Prohibition) Act, 1979, which bans games and contests that are modelled on luck-based lottery. The Act prohibits all kinds of games that involve selection of winners based on lucky draws or random lots. This would mean that apart from lotteries, contests organised by e-commerce players like Amazon and Flipkart are also banned for participants from Tamil Nadu. The ban has been in place for several decades now.
Those who violate the Act by conducting such contests in Tamil Nadu shall be liable to rigorous imprisonment for a period which could range from three months to three years.

Other offences in connection with the organising of such prize schemes, like printing of tickets and coupons or advertising them, also attract the same punishment.

Those who support such prize schemes in any other manner - procuring, aiding, abetting or acting as an accessory to the offence - will also be liable for the same punishment.

Apart from such online contests, offline games like Tambola and Lucky Draws are also not permitted in the state.

Publishing of information on such prize schemes in contravention to the law will also allow the government to seize all copies of the publication.
. While as many as 13 states in India, including Tamil Nadu, have banned lotteries, no other state in India prohibits the conduct of prize schemes and contests. In fact, an oft-used point in Terms and Conditions of such contests is that the game is applicable to whole of India except Tamil Nadu.

So, next time you spot a contest or scheme you want to participate in, read the terms and conditions before enrolling or participating.

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[B-rajes-HHH]

sir. I also read this law . my question is : Is there any other way or Any other contest . that I can participate or eligible as tamilnadu citizen

[ajitsaria]

You have to submit government issued proof of address like passport of any place outside Tamil Nadu to participate in the contest. That too when you win any contest. Best of luck for winning contest.

[B-rajes-HHH]

even contests on samsung members app

[ajitsaria]

Your address will be proof that you are outside Tamil Nadu

[B-rajes-HHH]

certain companies like Brittania and centerfresh are holding separate methods for tamilnadu. please consider this.

[Sarvesh01]

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[CrazyBoy28]

Hi, rajesh , I am Samsung Members Brand Ambassador

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Namma payalugala ivainga mathika kuda maatainga 🙂 namakullae erukatum

Thank you

[Sarvesh01]

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