Power of the Authority to issue directions
Section 34 of the Insurance Act, 1938 deals with power of the Authority to issue directions. Where the [Authority] is satisfied that-- (a) in the public interest; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1939.
1[34. Power of the 2[Authority] to issue directions. --(1) Where the 2[Authority] is satisfied that--
(a) in the public interest; or
(b) to prevent the affairs of any insurer being conducted in a manner detrimental to the interests of the policy-holders or in a manner prejudicial to the interests of the insurer; or
(c) generally to secure the proper management of any insurer,
it is necessary to issue directions to insurers generally or to any insurer in particular, he may, from time to time, issue such directions as he deems fit, and the insurers or the insurer, as the case may be, shall be bound to comply with such directions:
Provided that no such direction shall be issued to any insurer in particular unless such insurer has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.
(2) The 2[Authority] may, on representation made to him or on his own motion, modify or cancel any direction issued under sub-section (1), and in so modifying or cancelling any direction, may impose such conditions as he thinks fit, subject to which the modification or cancellation shall have effect.]
Section 34, The Insurance Act, 1938 (Act 4 of 1938).
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Questions about Section 34
What does Section 34 of the Insurance Act deal with?
Section 34 of the Insurance Act is headed "Power of the Authority to issue directions". [34. Power of the [Authority] to issue directions.
How do I find court cases under Section 34 of the Insurance 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: Insurance Act 1938 34, section 34 Insurance Act 1938, section 34 of the Insurance 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 34 of the Insurance Act, and has it changed?
4 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 34 of the Insurance Act come into force?
Section 34 of the Insurance Act, cited as Insurance Act 1938 34, came into force on 01 Jul 1939, having been enacted on 26 Feb 1938. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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