Revocation, suspension and amendment of licences
Section 14 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 deals with revocation, suspension and amendment of licences. If the licensing officer is satisfied, either on a reference made to him in this behalf or otherwise, that-- (a) the licence granted under section 13 has been granted because of misrepresentation as to an essential fact; The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1971.
(1) If the licensing officer is satisfied, either on a reference made to him in this behalf or otherwise, that--
(a) the licence granted under section 13 has been granted because of misrepresentation as to an essential fact; or
(b) the holder of a licence has failed to comply with the conditions subject to which the licence was granted or has contravened any of the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder,
then, without prejudice to any other penalty to which the holder of the licence may be liable under this Act, the licensing officer may, after giving the holder of the licence an opportunity of showing cause, revoke or suspend the licence.
(2) Subject to any rules that may be made in this behalf, the licensing officer may also vary or amend a licence granted under section 13.
Section 14, The Insecticides Act, 1968 (Act 46 of 1968).
Cross-references
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Another 13 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
- Notification Dated 24 September 2018.Notification 2018
- Notification Dated 8 August 2018.Notification 2018
- constitution of a State Advisory Board on disability under the rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 - Inclusion of three members of Legislative AssemblyNotification 2018
- 24 September 2014 S.O. 2486(E)Notification 2014
- 11 October 2011 S.O. 2339 (E)Notification 2011
- 31 December 2008 S.O. 3006_3009(E)Notification 2008
- 8 January 2008 S.O. 45(E)Notification 2008
- 1 February 2007 GSR (E) 59Notification 2007
- 15 June 2006 S.O 915 (E)Notification 2006
- 10 October 2005 S.O. 1482 (E)Notification 2005
- 12 December 2005 S.O. 1747Notification 2005
- 25 October 2005 S.O. 1532 (E)Notification 2005
- 6 May 2005 S.O. 644 (E)Notification 2005
Questions about Section 14
What does Section 14 of the Insecticides Act deal with?
Section 14 of the Insecticides Act is headed "Revocation, suspension and amendment of licences". If the licensing officer is satisfied, either on a reference made to him in this behalf or otherwise, that-- (a) the licence granted under section 13 has been granted because of misrepresentation as to an essential fact;
How do I find court cases under Section 14 of the Insecticides 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: Insecticides Act 1968 14, section 14 Insecticides Act 1968, section 14 of the Insecticides 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 14 of the Insecticides Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 13 (Grant of licence), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it. The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently 23 October 2007 S.O. 1792(E) 1793(E) (2007).
When did Section 14 of the Insecticides Act come into force?
Section 14 of the Insecticides Act, cited as Insecticides Act 1968 14, came into force on 01 Mar 1971, having been enacted on 02 Sep 1968. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 36. Power of Central Government to make rules798 words
- 3. Definitions710 words
- 9. Registration of insecticides697 words
- 4. The Central Insecticides Board591 words
- 22. Procedure to be followed by Insecticide Inspectors555 words
- 29. Offences and punishment437 words
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