Prohibition of use of deceptive name, etc
Section 13A of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 deals with prohibition of use of deceptive name, etc. No person shall, without previous permission of the Bureau, use any name which so nearly resembles the name of the Bureau as to deceive or likely to deceive the public. The Act came into force on 28 Jun 2012.
1[13A. Prohibition of use of deceptive name, etc.—(1) No person shall, without previous permission of the Bureau, use any name which so nearly resembles the name of the Bureau as to deceive or likely to deceive the public.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, no registering authority shall register any company, firm or other body of persons which bears any name or mark resembling the name of the Bureau.]
Section 13A, The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (Act 52 of 2001).
Questions about Section 13A
What does Section 13A of the Energy Conservation Act deal with?
Section 13A of the Energy Conservation Act is headed "Prohibition of use of deceptive name, etc". [13A. Prohibition of use of deceptive name, etc.—(1) No person shall, without previous permission of the Bureau, use any name which so nearly resembles the name of the Bureau as to deceive or likely to deceive the public.
How do I find court cases under Section 13A of the Energy Conservation Act?
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When did Section 13A of the Energy Conservation Act come into force?
Section 13A of the Energy Conservation Act, cited as Energy Conservation Act 2001 13A, came into force on 28 Jun 2012, having been enacted on 29 Sep 2001. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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