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Section 37, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 [S1G-P68]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 24 December 1963 by S.O. 1502(E) [N11-RQQ].

In Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 [A10-H89]. This text from 24 December 1963. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 37, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 [S1G-P68]. Machine: S1G-P68.

37. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Commissioner may, by order in writing, direct any manufacturer to take such measures in relation to the manufacture of excisable articles 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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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.

manufacture: Section 2, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 [S1GN3E] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "manufacture" includes every process, whether natural or artificial, by which any excisable article is produced or prepared

manufacture: 36 more definitions.

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Section 37, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 [S1G-P68]