Section 59
Section 59 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules. The State Government shall appoint Licensing Authorities for the purpose of this Part for such areas as may be specified.
(1) The State Government shall appoint Licensing Authorities for the purpose of this Part for such areas as may be specified. 1[(2) Applications for the grant or renewal of a licence 2[to sell, stock, exhibit or offer for sale or distribute] drugs, other than those included in Schedule X, 3[shall be made in Form 19 accompanied by a fee of rupees one thousand and five hundred or Form 19-A accompanied by a fee of rupees five hundred, as the case may be, or in the case of drugs included in Schedule X shall be made in Form 19-C accompanied by a fee of rupees five hundred, to the licensing authority:] Provided that in the case of an itinerant vendor or an applicant who desires to establish a shop in a village or town having population of 5,000 or less, the application in Form 19-A shall be accompanied by a fee of rupees ten .
(3) 3[A fee of rupees one hundred and fifty] shall be paid for a duplicate copy of a licence 2[to sell, stock, exhibit or offer for sale or distribute] drugs, other than those included in Schedule X, or for a licence 2[ to sell, stock, exhibit or offer for sale or distribute] drugs, included in Schedule X, if the original is defaced, damaged or lost:
Provided that in the case of itinerant vendor or an applicant who desires to establish a shop in a village or town having a population of 5,000 or less, the fee for a duplicate copy of a licence if the original is defaced, damaged or lost, shall be rupees two.
(4) Application for renewal of a licence 2[to sell, stock, exhibit or offer for sale or distribute] drugs, after its expiry but within six months of such expiry 3[shall be accompanied by a fee of rupees one thousand and five hundred plus an additional fee at the rate of rupees five hundred per month or part thereof in Form 19, rupees five hundred plus an additional fee at the rate of rupees two hundred and fifty per month or part thereof in Form 19-A and rupees five hundred plus an additional fee at the rate of rupees two hundred and fifty per month or part thereof in Form 19-C:] Provided that in the case of an itinerant vendor or an applicant desiring to open a shop in a village or town having a population of 5,000 or less the application for such renewal shall be accompanied by a fee of rupees ten, plus an additional fee at the rate of rupees eight per month or part thereof.] 1. Subs. by G.S.R 462 (E), dt. 22-6-1982. 2. Subs. by G.S.R 788 (E), dt. 10-10-1985. 3. Subs. by G.S.R 601 (E), dt. 24-08-2001. 1[60. A licensing authority may with the approval of the State Government by an order in writing delegate the power to sign licences and such other powers as may be specified in the order to any other person under his control.] 2[61. Forms of licences to sell drugs. - (1) a licence 3[ to sell, stock, exhibit or offer for sale or distribute] drugs other than those specified in Schedules C, C (1) and X and by retail on restricted licence or by wholesale, shall be issued in Form 20, Form 20-A or Form 20 -B, as the case may be:
Provided that a licence in Form 20-A shall be valid for only such drugs as are specified in the licence.
(2) A licence 3[to sell, stock, exhibit or offer for sale or distribute] drugs specified in Schedule C and C (1) excluding those specified in Schedule X, by retail on restricted licence or by wholesale shall be issued in Form 21, Form 21-A or Form 21- B, as the case may be: jaCo 4[Provided that a licence in Form 21-A shall not be granted for drugs specified in Schedules C and shall be valid for only such Schedule C (1) drugs as are specified in the licence.] (3 )A licence 3[to sell, stock, exhibit or offer for sale or distribute] drugs specified in Schedule X by retail or by wholesale shall be issued in Form 20-F or Form 20-G as the case may be.]
Section 59, The Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules (Act 23 of 1940).
Questions about Section 59
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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
- 168. 134147 words
- 54. Form of order not to dispose of stock11273 words
- 74A. Conditions for licence in Form 25-B5837 words
- 18. Prohibition of manufacture and sale of certain drugs and cosmetics5197 words
- 68B. Delegation of Powers by the Central Licence Approving Authority4452 words
- 65. Condition of licences3128 words
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