Section45
The Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948

Section 45

In force Act 79 of 1948 As on 12 Oct 2026

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Act 79 of 1948

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Section 45 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948. The [State] Government may by order direct that any of its functions under any of the provisions mentioned below shall, in such circumstances and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order, be exercised or discharged by any local authority or any officer subordinate to it [

(1) The 69[State] Government may by order direct that any of its functions under any of the provisions mentioned below shall, in such circumstances and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order, be exercised or discharged by any local authority or any officer subordinate to it 70[in the area within the jurisdiction of the local authority], namely :- 71[Section 6, sub-section (2) of section 11], sub-section (2) of section 13, section 17, sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 19, section 23 and section 30.

(2) Nothing in this Act shall derogate from the right of the 69[State] Government to exercise any or all the functions hereby delegated to any local authority or officer subordinate to it.

Section 45, The Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948 (Act 79 of 1948).

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Questions about Section 45

How do I find court cases under Section 45 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 45, section 45 Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, section 45 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 45 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 6, section 11, section 13, section 17, and on 3 further provisions, so none of them can safely be read on its own.

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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