Section 16, Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1988 [S1V-Q7W]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 3 May 1988.

In Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1988 [A10-Z8M]. This text from 3 May 1988. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 16, Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1988 [S1V-Q7W]. Machine: S1V-Q7W.

16. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Commission may, by order in writing, direct any child care institution to take such measures in relation to the running of a child care institution 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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child: Section 2, Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1988 [S1VPS1] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "child" means a person who has not completed eighteen years of age

child: 18 more definitions.

institution: Section 2, Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1988 [S1VPS1] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "institution" means an institution registered under section 41

institution: 95 more definitions.

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