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Section 38, Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 [S1T-NV1]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 11 September 1987 by S.O. 1649(E) [N12-3SG].

In Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 [A10-XVZ]. This text from 11 September 1987. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 38, Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 [S1T-NV1]. Machine: S1T-NV1.

38. Appeal.—(1) Any person aggrieved by an order of the Commissioner under this Act may, within thirty days from the date on which the order is communicated to him, prefer an appeal to the Collector in such form and accompanied by such fee as may be prescribed. (2) The appellate authority may, after giving the appellant an opportunity of being heard, confirm, modify or set aside the order appealed against. (3) No appeal shall lie under this section against an order made with the consent of the parties.

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Commissioner: Section 2, Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 [S1TMQX] (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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Cited by (2)

Section 41, Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 [S1T-NYB], 14 April 1986, Band A. "section 38".

Rule 9, Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act Rules, 1988 [S1V-K6E], 20 January 1988, Band A. "section 38 of the Act".

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Section 38, Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 [S1T-NV1]