Appointment of Commission of Enquiry
Section 45 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948 deals with appointment of Commission of Enquiry. Whenever it appears to the Central Government that the Central Council is not complying with any of the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may appoint a Commission of Enquiry consisting of three persons, two of whom shall be appointed by the Central Government, one being the Judge of a H The Act came into force on 04 Mar 1948.
(1) Whenever it appears to the Central Government that the Central Council is not complying with any of the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may appoint a Commission of Enquiry consisting of three persons, two of whom shall be appointed by the Central Government, one being the Judge of a High Court, and one by the Council; and refer to it the matters on which the enquiry is to be made.
(2) The Commission shall proceed to enquire in such manner as it may deem fit and report to the Central Government on the matters referred to it together with such remedies, if any, as the Commission may like to recommend.
(3) The Central Government may accept the report or remit the same to the Commission for modification or reconsideration.
(4) After the report is finally accepted, the Central Government may order the Central Council to adopt the remedies so recommended within such time as may be specified in the order and if the Council fails to comply within the time so specified, the Central Government may pass such order or take such action as may be necessary to give effect to the recommendations of the Commission.
(5) Whenever it appears to the State Government that the State Council is not complying with any of the provisions of this Act, the State Government may likewise appoint a similar Commission of Enquiry and pass such order or take such action as specified in sub-sections (3) and (4).
Section 45, The Pharmacy Act, 1948 (Act 8 of 1948).
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Questions about Section 45
What does Section 45 of the Pharmacy Act deal with?
Section 45 of the Pharmacy Act is headed "Appointment of Commission of Enquiry". Whenever it appears to the Central Government that the Central Council is not complying with any of the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may appoint a Commission of Enquiry consisting of three persons, two of whom shall be appointed by the Central Government, one being the Judge of a H
How do I find court cases under Section 45 of the Pharmacy 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: Pharmacy Act 1948 45, section 45 Pharmacy Act 1948, section 45 of the Pharmacy 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 45 of the Pharmacy Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 45 of the Pharmacy Act come into force?
Section 45 of the Pharmacy Act, cited as Pharmacy Act 1948 45, came into force on 04 Mar 1948, having been enacted on 04 Mar 1948. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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