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Section 40, White Phosphorus Matches Prohibition Act, 1913 [S16-A5G]

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.

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Cite: Section 40, White Phosphorus Matches Prohibition Act, 1913 [S16-A5G]. Machine: S16-A5G.

40. Prohibition of the possession of excisable articles without licence.—No person shall undertake the possession of excisable articles except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under section 41: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the possession of excisable articles undertaken by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government.

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licence: Section 2, White Phosphorus Matches Prohibition Act, 1913 [S168Z9] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "licence" means a licence granted under section 7

licence: 17 more definitions.

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Section 40, White Phosphorus Matches Prohibition Act, 1913 [S16-A5G]