Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 [A10-XVZ]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 7 March 1987.

Dates: made 14 April 1986; in force 7 March 1987; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band A.

Synthetic. The words of this Act are generated by the register; its title, number and year are real.

Cite: Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986, Act 60 of 1986 [A10-XVZ]. Machine: A10-XVZ.

Sections (42)

Chapter I. PRELIMINARY

Chapter II. COMMISSIONER

Chapter III. REGULATION OF THE SALE OF EXCISABLE ARTICLES

Chapter IV. OFFENCES AND PENALTIES

Chapter V. MISCELLANEOUS

Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement [S1T-MPZ]

Section 2. Definitions [S1T-MQX]

Section 3. Appointment of Commissioner [S1T-MR3]

Section 4. Registration of transporters [S1T-MS1]

Section 5. Prohibition of the possession of excisable articles without licence [S1T-MT7]

Section 6. Grant of licence [S1T-MV5]

Section 7. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns [S1T-MWB]

Section 8. Powers of Excise Officer [S1T-MX9]

Section 9. Power to issue directions [S1T-MYF]

Section 10. Power to exempt [S1T-MZD]

Section 11. Registration of licensees [S1T-N0J]

Section 12. Prohibition of the manufacture of excisable articles without licence [S1T-N1G]

Section 13. Grant of licence [S1T-N2P]

Section 14. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns [S1T-N3M]

Section 15. Powers of Excise Officer [S1T-N4T]

Section 16. Power to issue directions [S1T-N5R]

Section 17. Power to exempt [S1T-N6Y]

Section 18. Registration of dealers [S1T-N7W]

Section 19. Prohibition of the transport of excisable articles without licence [S1T-N82]

Section 20. Grant of licence [S1T-N90]

Section 21. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns [S1T-NA6]

Section 22. Powers of Excise Officer [S1T-NB4]

Section 23. Power to issue directions [S1T-NCA]

Section 24. Power to exempt [S1T-ND8]

Section 25. Registration of persons in possession [S1T-NEE]

Section 26. Prohibition of the sale of excisable articles without licence [S1T-NFC]

Section 27. Grant of licence [S1T-NGQ]

Section 28. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns [S1T-NHN]

Section 29. Powers of Excise Officer [S1T-NJK]

Section 30. Power to issue directions [S1T-NKH]

Section 31. Power to exempt [S1T-NMZ]

Section 32. Registration of manufacturers [S1T-NNX]

Section 33. Prohibition of dealing in excisable articles without licence [S1T-NPV]

Section 34. Grant of licence [S1T-NQS]

Section 35. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns [S1T-NR7]

Section 36. Penalty for contravention [S1T-NS5]

Section 37. Offences by companies [S1T-NT3]

Section 38. Appeal [S1T-NV1]

Section 39. Cognizance of offences [S1T-NWF]

Section 40. Protection of action taken in good faith [S1T-NXD]

Section 41. Power to make rules [S1T-NYB]

Section 42. Power to remove difficulties [S1T-NZ9]

Made under

No recital of a power is printed.

Acts on (0)

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Acted on by (6)

Amends: Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act (Amendment) Act, 1991 [A11-0Y6], 10 May 1991. "section 36 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 (60 of 1986)".

Commences: Notification S.O. 1649(E), dated 2nd September, 1987 [N12-3SG], 11 September 1987. "shall come into force".

Exempts: Notification S.O. 2983(E), dated 12th March, 1992 [N12-5QM], 12 March 1992. "section 4 of the said Act".

Commences: Notification S.O. 2679(E), dated 25th February, 1987 [N12-3DX], 7 March 1987. "shall come into force".

Amends: Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act (Amendment) Act, 1999 [A11-679], 2 August 1999. "section 36 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 (60 of 1986)".

Exempts: Notification S.O. 2593(E), dated 19th July, 1992 [N12-5W2], 19 July 1992. "section 4 of the said Act".

Not held (0)

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