Section150K
The Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules

Withdrawal and suspension of approvals

In force Act 23 of 1940 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 23 of 1940

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Section 150K of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules deals with withdrawal and suspension of approvals. The approving authority may, after giving the approved institution an opportunity to show cause why such an order should not be passed, by an order in writing stating the reasons therefor, withdraw an approval granted under this Part or suspend it for such period as he thinks fit either wholly or in

Withdrawal and suspension of approvals - (1) The approving authority may, after giving the approved institution an opportunity to show cause why such an order should not be passed, by an order in writing stating the reasons therefor, withdraw an approval granted under this Part or suspend it for such period as he thinks fit either wholly or in respect of some of the categories of drugs or items of cosmetics to which it relates, if in his opinion the approved institution has failed to comply with any of the conditions of the approval or with any provisions of the Act or the Rules made thereunder.

(2) Any approved institution whose approval has been suspended or withdrawn may within three months of the date of the order, appeal to the State Government which shall dispose of the appeal in consultation with a panel of competent persons appointed by it in this behalf and notified in the Official Gazette. "[PART XVI ode MANUFACTURE FOR SALE OF AYURVEDIC (INCLUDING SIDDHA) OR UNANI DRUGS na

Section 150K, The Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules (Act 23 of 1940).

Questions about Section 150K

What does Section 150K of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules deal with?

Section 150K of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules is headed "Withdrawal and suspension of approvals". The approving authority may, after giving the approved institution an opportunity to show cause why such an order should not be passed, by an order in writing stating the reasons therefor, withdraw an approval granted under this Part or suspend it for such period as he thinks fit either wholly or in

How do I find court cases under Section 150K of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules?

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: Drugs Cosmetics Act Rules 150K, section 150K Drugs Cosmetics Act Rules, section 150K of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules enacted?

Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules was enacted in 1940 as Act 23 of 1940. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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