Section 4(1)

4. Power to require person found begging to appear before court.
(1) Any police officer, or other person authorised in this behalf in
accordance with rules made by the State Government, may arrest with-
out warrant any person who is found begging:
Provided that no person entering on any private premises for the
purpose of soliciting or receiving alms shall be so arrested or shall be
liable to any proceedings under this Act, except upon a complaint by
the occupier of the premises.