Power of Inspector-General to remit fines
Section 70 of the Registration Act, 1908 deals with power of Inspector-General to remit fines. The Inspector-General may also, in the exercise of his discretion, remit wholly or in part the difference between any fine levied under section 25 or section 34, and the amount of the proper registration fee. The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1909.
The Inspector-General may also, in the exercise of his discretion, remit wholly or in part the difference between any fine levied under section 25 or section 34, and the amount of the proper registration fee.
Section 70, The Registration Act, 1908 (Act 16 of 1908).
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Questions about Section 70
What does Section 70 of the Registration Act deal with?
Section 70 of the Registration Act is headed "Power of Inspector-General to remit fines". The Inspector-General may also, in the exercise of his discretion, remit wholly or in part the difference between any fine levied under section 25 or section 34, and the amount of the proper registration fee.
How do I find court cases under Section 70 of the Registration 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: Registration Act 70, section 70 Registration Act, section 70 of the Registration 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 70 of the Registration Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 25 (Provision where delay in presentation is unavoidable), section 34 (Enquiry before registration by registering officer), so none of them can safely be read on its own. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Notification under The Registration Act, 1908 in Year 2013 (2013).
When did Section 70 of the Registration Act come into force?
Section 70 of the Registration Act, cited as Registration Act 70, came into force on 01 Jan 1909, having been enacted on 18 Dec 1908. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 89. Copies of certain orders, certificates and instruments to be sent to registering officers and filed3309 words
- 17. Documents of which registration is compulsory1430 words
- 69. Power of Inspector-General to superintend registration offices and make rules1164 words
- 80. Fees payable on presentation1120 words
- 51. Register-books to be kept in the several offices868 words
- 22. Description of houses and land by reference to Government maps or surveys737 words
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