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The Trade Marks Act, 1999

Power of Central Government to remove difficulties

In force From 15 Sep 2003 Act 47 of 1999 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 47 of 1999 Ministry Commerce and Industry Enacted 30 Dec 1999 In force 15 Sep 2003 Instruments 1

Section 156 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 deals with power of Central Government 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 may appear to be necessary for removing the difficulty: Provided that no order sha The Act came into force on 15 Sep 2003.

(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 may appear to be necessary for removing the difficulty:

Provided that no order shall be made under this section after the expiry of five years from the commencement of this Act.

(2) Every order made under this section shall, as soon as may be after it is made, be laid before each House of Parliament.

Section 156, The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (Act 47 of 1999).

Made under this section, and citing it

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Questions about Section 156

What does Section 156 of the Trade Marks Act deal with?

Section 156 of the Trade Marks Act is headed "Power of Central Government 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 may appear to be necessary for removing the difficulty: Provided that no order sha

How do I find court cases under Section 156 of the Trade Marks 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: Trade Marks Act 156, section 156 Trade Marks Act, section 156 of the Trade Marks 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 156 of the Trade Marks Act, and has it changed?

The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently The Trade Marks (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2004 (2004).

When did Section 156 of the Trade Marks Act come into force?

Section 156 of the Trade Marks Act, cited as Trade Marks Act 156, came into force on 15 Sep 2003, having been enacted on 30 Dec 1999. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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