Act to over-ride other enactments
Section 18 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963 deals with act to over-ride other enactments. As from the date on which a commodity is notified under clause (a) of section 6, the provisions of this Act or anything done or any action taken there under shall have effect in relation to that commodity notwithstanding any provisions (relating to quality control and inspection prior to the export The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1964.
As from the date on which a commodity is notified under clause (a) of section 6, the provisions of this Act or anything done or any action taken there under shall have effect in relation to that commodity notwithstanding any provisions (relating to quality control and inspection prior to the export of such commodity) contained in any enactment other than this Act or in any instrument having effect by virtue of any enactment other than this Act.
Section 18, The Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963 (Act 22 of 1963).
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Questions about Section 18
What does Section 18 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act deal with?
Section 18 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act is headed "Act to over-ride other enactments". As from the date on which a commodity is notified under clause (a) of section 6, the provisions of this Act or anything done or any action taken there under shall have effect in relation to that commodity notwithstanding any provisions (relating to quality control and inspection prior to the export
How do I find court cases under Section 18 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act?
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: Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act 18, section 18 Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, section 18 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 18 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 6 (Powers of the Central Government in regard to quality control and inspection), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 18 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act come into force?
Section 18 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, cited as Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act 18, came into force on 01 Jan 1964, having been enacted on 24 Aug 1963. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 10C. Power to seize commodities, etc600 words
- 7. Machinery for quality control and inspection470 words
- 17. Power to make rules374 words
- 10M. Appeal332 words
- 3. Establishment of Export Inspection Council299 words
- 11B. Offences by officers and employees of agency, etc297 words
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