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The Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948

Section 44

In force Act 79 of 1948 As on 12 Oct 2026

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Act 79 of 1948 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 44 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948. A local authority empowered under section 43 to enforce the provisions of this Act may, with the previous sanction of the [Stale] Government, make by-laws not inconsistent with the provisions of the Act, or the rules or orders made by the [State] Government thereunder, for the purpose of carrying ou

A local authority empowered under section 43 to enforce the provisions of this Act may, with the previous sanction of the 69[Stale] Government, make by-laws not inconsistent with the provisions of the Act, or the rules or orders made by the 69[State] Government thereunder, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act.

Section 44, The Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948 (Act 79 of 1948).

Cross-references

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This section refers to

  1. s. 43

Referred to by 1

  1. s. 43

Questions about Section 44

How do I find court cases under Section 44 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act?

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: Bombay Shops and Establishments Act 44, section 44 Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, section 44 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 44 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 43, so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act enacted?

Bombay Shops and Establishments Act was enacted in 1948 as Act 79 of 1948. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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