Section 25, White Phosphorus Matches Prohibition Act, 1913 [S16-9PZ]
As at 6 September 2026. In force from 12 July 1913.
25. Registration of persons in possession.—(1) Every person in possession shall, within seven days from the commencement of this Act or, where such person begins the possession of excisable articles after such commencement, within seven days from the date of such beginning, make an application for registration to the Commissioner in Form B, accompanied by a fee of five thousand rupees. (2) The Commissioner shall, on being satisfied that the application is in order, register the applicant and issue a certificate of registration in such form as may be prescribed. (3) No person in possession shall carry on the possession of excisable articles unless registered under this section.
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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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