Section 20, Bengal Bonded Warehouse Association Act, 1854 [S11-MA4]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 23 March 1854.
20. Grant of licence.—(1) An application for a licence to undertake the engagement of contract labour shall be made to the Chief Inspector in Form I, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees. (2) The Chief Inspector 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 Chief Inspector may, after giving the licensee an opportunity of being heard, suspend or cancel a licence for contravention of any condition thereof.
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Inspector: Section 2, Bengal Bonded Warehouse Association Act, 1854 [S11KRS] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Inspector" means an Inspector appointed under section 7
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Section 19, Bengal Bonded Warehouse Association Act, 1854 [S11-M92], 23 March 1854, Band A. "section 20".
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