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Section 56, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 [S1G-PSK]

As at 7 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 56, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 [S1G-PSK]. Machine: S1G-PSK.

56. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns.—(1) Every licensee shall maintain such records and registers relating to the sale of excisable articles as may be prescribed and shall preserve them for a period of five years. (2) Every licensee shall furnish to the Commissioner a return in Form C within thirty days from the end of every financial year, and such other information as the Commissioner may, by order in writing, require.

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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;

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Section 56, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 [S1G-PSK]