Power to remove difficulties
Section 16 of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003 deals with power to remove difficulties. If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as appear to it to be necessary for removing the difficulty: Provided that no such o The Act came into force on 01 Jan 2004.
(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as appear to it to be necessary for removing the difficulty:
Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiry of a period of two years from the date of commencement of this Act.
(2) Every order made under sub-section (1) shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament.
Section 16, The Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003 (Act 49 of 2003).
Questions about Section 16
What does Section 16 of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act deal with?
Section 16 of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act is headed "Power to remove difficulties". If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as appear to it to be necessary for removing the difficulty: Provided that no such o
How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Repatriation of Prisoners 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: Repatriation of Prisoners Act 16, section 16 Repatriation of Prisoners Act, section 16 of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 16 of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act come into force?
Section 16 of the Repatriation of Prisoners Act, cited as Repatriation of Prisoners Act 16, came into force on 01 Jan 2004, having been enacted on 28 Sep 2003. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 13. Determination of prison and issue of warrant for receiving transfer in India524 words
- 6. Comments of contracting State316 words
- 8. Provision to issue warrant for transfer272 words
- 2. Definitions185 words
- 3. Application of Act168 words
- 15. Laying of rules, etc150 words
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