Section 6, Pensions Act, 1871 [S12-SQJ]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 14 August 1871.

In Pensions Act, 1871 [A10-46B]. This text from 14 August 1871. No other text held.

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

Cite: Section 6, Pensions Act, 1871 [S12-SQJ]. Machine: S12-SQJ.

6. Grant of licence.—(1) An application for a licence to undertake the employment of persons shall be made to the Central Board in Form 10, accompanied by a fee of nil rupees. (2) The Central Board 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 Central Board 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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Cited by (2)

Section 33, Pensions Act, 1871 [S12-TJM], 14 August 1871, Band A. "section 6".

Section 5, Pensions Act, 1871 [S12-SPG], 14 August 1871, Band A. "section 6".

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Duties published under this section (1)

D10-3XZ. Every employer: Obtain a licence before undertaking the employment of persons; apply in Form 10, fee nil rupees; Before the activity begins; licence valid three years; Form 10. Published by Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, Ministry of Labour and Employment (synthetic record).