Section16
The Assam Ease of Doing Business Act, 2016.(Single Document)

Deemed Clearance

In force Act 5 of 2016 As on 22 Oct 2026

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Act 5 of 2016

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Section 16 of the Assam Ease of Doing Business Act, 2016.(Single Document) deals with deemed Clearance. In the event of failure of the respective competent authority to issue the clearance within the time limit prescribed, the requisite clearance shall be deemed to have been accorded to the concerned applicants under various State enactments , provided the applicants have paid requisite fees if any, t

(1) In the event of failure of the respective competent authority to issue the clearance within the time limit prescribed, the requisite clearance shall be deemed to have been accorded to the concerned applicants under various State enactments , provided the applicants have paid requisite fees if any, the applications are complete in all respects and they are free from any material defect:

Provided that provisions of this section shall not be applicable in the matter of allotment of land, approval for change of land use for industrial purpose and registration of land documents under the Revenue and Disaster Management Department of the State Government:

Provided further that the deemed clearance under this section shall not guarantee issue of subsequent statutory documents unless the entire process of enquiry required for the same is complete.

(2) The Single Window Agency shall inform to the applicant the date on which the application was received by the competent authority and the date on which it was deemed to have been cleared under sub-section (1) of this section .

(3) The applicant may proceed to execute the work or take other necessary action after receiving the information from the Single Window Agency under sub-section (2) of this section. but not so as to contravene any of the provisions of the relevant Acts, rules or bye-laws made thereunder applicable to such clearances .

(4) The Single Window Agency shall prepare a list of applicants receiving deemed clearances on monthly basis and inform the respective competent authority from time to time for their information and record.

Section 16, The Assam Ease of Doing Business Act, 2016.(Single Document) (Act 5 of 2016).

Questions about Section 16

What does Section 16 of the Assam Ease of Doing Business Act, 2016.(Single Document) deal with?

Section 16 of the Assam Ease of Doing Business Act, 2016.(Single Document) is headed "Deemed Clearance". In the event of failure of the respective competent authority to issue the clearance within the time limit prescribed, the requisite clearance shall be deemed to have been accorded to the concerned applicants under various State enactments , provided the applicants have paid requisite fees if any, t

How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Assam Ease of Doing Business Act, 2016.(Single Document)?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Assam Ease of Doing Business Act, 2016.(Single Document) 16, section 16 Assam Ease of Doing Business Act, 2016.(Single Document), section 16 of the Assam Ease of Doing Business Act, 2016.(Single Document). Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Assam Ease of Doing Business Act, 2016.(Single Document) enacted?

Assam Ease of Doing Business Act, 2016.(Single Document) was enacted in 2016 as Act 5 of 2016. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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