Cancellation and suspension of licences
Section 159 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules deals with cancellation and suspension of licences. The Licensing Authority may, after giving an opportunity to show cause within a period which shall not be less than fifteen days from the date of receipt of such notice, why such an order should not be passed, by an order in writing stating the reasons therefor, cancel a licence issued under this Pa
Cancellation and suspension of licences-(1) The Licensing Authority may, after giving an opportunity to show cause within a period which shall not be less than fifteen days from the date of receipt of such notice, why such an order should not be passed, by an order in writing stating the reasons therefor, cancel a licence issued under this Part or suspend it for such period as he thinks fit, either wholly or in respect of some of the drugs to which it relates, if in his opinion, the licensee has failed to comply with any of the conditions of the licence or with any provisions of the Act and the rules made thereunder.
(2) A licensee whose licence has been suspended or cancelled may appeal to the State Government within a period of three months from the date of receipt of the order which shall, after considering the appeal, decide the same.
Section 159, The Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules (Act 23 of 1940).
Questions about Section 159
What does Section 159 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules deal with?
Section 159 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules is headed "Cancellation and suspension of licences". The Licensing Authority may, after giving an opportunity to show cause within a period which shall not be less than fifteen days from the date of receipt of such notice, why such an order should not be passed, by an order in writing stating the reasons therefor, cancel a licence issued under this Pa
How do I find court cases under Section 159 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 159, section 159 Drugs Cosmetics Act Rules, section 159 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.
Other sections of this Act
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- 74A. Conditions for licence in Form 25-B5837 words
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- 68B. Delegation of Powers by the Central Licence Approving Authority4452 words
- 65. Condition of licences3128 words
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