Renewal

In force Act 23 of 1940 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 23 of 1940

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Section 83 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules deals with renewal. On application being made for renewal, the licensing authority may cause an inspection to be made and, if satisfied that the condition of the licence and the Rules under the Act are, and will continue to be observed, [he shall prepare a report to that effect in respect of those drugs which have been

On application being made for renewal, the licensing authority may cause an inspection to be made and, if satisfied that the condition of the licence and the Rules under the Act are, and will continue to be observed, 1[he shall prepare a report to that effect in respect of those drugs which have been notified by the Central Government under Rule 68-A and forward it along with the application to the Central Licence Approving Authority], and 2[he shall issue a certificate of renewal under this Part]. 3[83-A. Certificate of renewal of a loan licence .- The certificate of renewal of a loan licence in Form 28-A shall be issued in Form 26-A.] 4[83-AA. Duration of loan licence .- An original loan licence in Form 28-A or a renewed loan licence in Form 26-A, unless sooner suspended or cancelled, shall be 5[valid for a period of five years on and from the date on which] it is granted or renewed: de [Provided that if the application for the renewal of a licence is made before its expiry, or if the application is made within six months of its expiry, after payment of the additional fee, the licence shall continue to be in force until orders are passed on the application and the licence shall be deemed to have expired if the application for its renewal is not made within six months of its expiry].]
Section 83, The Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules (Act 23 of 1940).

Questions about Section 83

What does Section 83 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules deal with?

Section 83 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules is headed "Renewal". On application being made for renewal, the licensing authority may cause an inspection to be made and, if satisfied that the condition of the licence and the Rules under the Act are, and will continue to be observed, [he shall prepare a report to that effect in respect of those drugs which have been

How do I find court cases under Section 83 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 83, section 83 Drugs Cosmetics Act Rules, section 83 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

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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