Section 5, Provisional Insolvency Act, 1920 [S17-0NG]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 2 April 1921 by S.O. 3357(E) [N11-EH9].

In Provisional Insolvency Act, 1920 [A10-8NX]. This text from 2 April 1921. 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, Provisional Insolvency Act, 1920 [S17-0NG]. Machine: S17-0NG.

5. Prohibition of the recovery of debts without licence.—No person shall undertake the recovery of debts 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 recovery of debts undertaken by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government.

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Section 10, Provisional Insolvency Act, 1920 [S17-0TE], 22 October 1920, Band A. "section 5".

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