Section 27, Bengal Indigo Contracts Act, 1836 [S10-PS7]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 3 May 1836.
27. Grant of licence.—(1) An application for a licence to undertake the business of a firm shall be made to the Registrar in Form B, accompanied by a fee of one hundred rupees. (2) The Registrar may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, grant the licence subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, or, for reasons to be recorded in writing, refuse to grant the licence. (3) A licence granted under this section shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of its grant and may be renewed in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The Registrar may, after giving the licensee an opportunity of being heard, suspend or cancel a licence for contravention of any condition thereof.
Defined terms in this text (3)
business: Section 2, Bengal Indigo Contracts Act, 1836 [S10P0G] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "business" includes every trade, occupation and profession
business: 13 more definitions.
firm: Section 2, Bengal Indigo Contracts Act, 1836 [S10P0G] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "firm" means a firm registered under section 4
firm: 12 more definitions.
Registrar: Section 2, Bengal Indigo Contracts Act, 1836 [S10P0G] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Registrar" means the Registrar appointed under section 3
Registrar: 79 more definitions.
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Section 26, Bengal Indigo Contracts Act, 1836 [S10-PR5], 3 May 1836, Band A. "section 27".
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