Section 23, White Phosphorus Matches Prohibition Act, 1913 [S16-9MV]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 12 July 1913.

In White Phosphorus Matches Prohibition Act, 1913 [A10-7WP]. This text from 12 July 1913. 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 23, White Phosphorus Matches Prohibition Act, 1913 [S16-9MV]. Machine: S16-9MV.

23. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Commissioner may, by order in writing, direct any dealer to take such measures in relation to dealing in excisable articles 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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Commissioner: Section 2, White Phosphorus Matches Prohibition Act, 1913 [S168Z9] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Commissioner" means the Commissioner appointed under section 3

Commissioner: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): (14) "Commissioner" shall mean the chief officer-in-charge of the revenue administration of a division;

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