Section 4, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 [S1G-N52]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 27 April 1962 by S.O. 980(E) [N11-QG0].
4. Registration of transporters.—(1) Every transporter shall, within seven days from the commencement of this Act or, where such person begins the transport 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 transporter shall carry on the transport of excisable articles unless registered under this section.
Defined terms in this text (2)
Commissioner: Section 2, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 [S1GN3E] (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;
Commissioner: 45 more definitions.
transport: Section 2, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 [S1GN3E] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "transport" means to move from one place to another within the territory to which this Act extends
transport: 10 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (2)
Notification S.O. 3086(E), dated 11th March, 1968 [N11-V1J], 11 March 1968, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the said Act".
Notification S.O. 2182(E), dated 7th May, 1966 [N11-T1P], 7 May 1966, in force. The text contains "section 4 of the said Act".
Cited by (2)
Section 63, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 [S1G-Q00], 20 April 1961, Band A. "section 4".
Section 68, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 [S1G-Q5A], 20 April 1961, Band A. "section 4".
Not held (0)
none
Duties published under this section (1)
D10-VTY. Every transporter: Apply for registration to the Commissioner in Form B, fee five thousand rupees; seven days from the commencement of the Act, or from beginning the activity; Form B. Published by Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance (synthetic record).