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Section 16, Pensions Act, 1871 [S12-T1Q]

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.

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Cite: Section 16, Pensions Act, 1871 [S12-T1Q]. Machine: S12-T1Q.

16. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Central Board may, by order in writing, direct any employer to take such measures in relation to the employment of persons as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.

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employer: Section 2, Pensions Act, 1871 [S12SKT] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "employer" in relation to an establishment which is a factory, means the owner or occupier of the factory, and in relation to any other establishment, the person who, or the authority which, has the ultimate control over the affairs of the establishment

employer: 18 more definitions.

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Section 16, Pensions Act, 1871 [S12-T1Q]