Section 16, Official Secrets Act, 1923 [S17-6PE]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 26 August 1923.
16. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Director-General may, by order in writing, direct any contractor supplying stores to the Force to take such measures in relation to the supply of stores 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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Force: Section 2, Official Secrets Act, 1923 [S1768Q] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Force" means the Force constituted under section 4
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prescribed: Section 2, Official Secrets Act, 1923 [S1768Q] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
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