The Bombay Prevention of Begging Act 1959
Maharashtra Prevention of Begging Rules 1964

Proceedings are underway to repeal the Bombay Prevention of Begging Act, 1959 and introduce a new Act 
Government Beggar Acceptance Center – 08, (Chembur-2, Nagpur-2, Pune-1, Satara-1, Malshiras-1, Visapur-1)
Government Alms Home – 06, (Ahmadnagar-3, Thane-1, Solapur-1, Raigad-1)
Total Residential Institutions (Reception Center + Beggar House) - Out of 14, 3 institutions are for women (Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur).