Section 5, Destruction of Records Act, 1917 [S16-J0N]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 10 July 1917 by S.O. 2491(E) [N11-E9W].

In Destruction of Records Act, 1917 [A10-87W]. This text from 10 July 1917. 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 5, Destruction of Records Act, 1917 [S16-J0N]. Machine: S16-J0N.

5. Prohibition of the carrying on of business without licence.—No person shall undertake the carrying on of business except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under section 6: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the carrying on of business undertaken by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government.

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Section 46, Destruction of Records Act, 1917 [S16-K93], 18 February 1917, Band A. "section 5".

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