Officers and employees of the Committee to be public servants

Q: When did Section 16 of the Textiles Committee Act come into force?

Section 16 of the Textiles Committee Act, cited as Textiles Committee Act 1963 16, came into force on 22 Aug 1964, having been enacted on 03 Dec 1963. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 22 Aug 1964 Act 41 of 1963 As on 24 Oct 2026

Act 41 of 1963 Ministry Textiles Enacted 03 Dec 1963 In force 22 Aug 1964

Section 16 of the Textiles Committee Act, 1963 deals with officers and employees of the Committee to be public servants. All officers and employees of the Committee shall, while acting or purporting to act in pursuance of the provisions of this Act or of any rule or regulation made thereunder, be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860). The Act came into force on 22 Aug 1964.

All officers and employees of the Committee shall, while acting or purporting to act in pursuance of the provisions of this Act or of any rule or regulation made thereunder, be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
Section 16, The Textiles Committee Act, 1963 (Act 41 of 1963).

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This section refers to

Indian Penal Code s. 21 "Public servant"

Questions about Section 16

What does Section 16 of the Textiles Committee Act deal with?

Section 16 of the Textiles Committee Act is headed "Officers and employees of the Committee to be public servants". All officers and employees of the Committee shall, while acting or purporting to act in pursuance of the provisions of this Act or of any rule or regulation made thereunder, be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Textiles Committee 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: Textiles Committee Act 1963 16, section 16 Textiles Committee Act 1963, section 16 of the Textiles Committee 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 16 of the Textiles Committee Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 21 ("Public servant"), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 16 of the Textiles Committee Act come into force?

Section 16 of the Textiles Committee Act, cited as Textiles Committee Act 1963 16, came into force on 22 Aug 1964, having been enacted on 03 Dec 1963. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

22. Power to make rules438 words
5A. Imposition of cess on textiles and textile machinery manufactured in India373 words
5C. Hearing of appeals by Tribunal343 words
4. Functions of the Committee338 words
2. Definitions330 words
17. Power to prohibit exports and internal marketing of textiles and textile machinery267 words

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