Section 48, National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 [S1X-9EC]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 2 January 1995 by S.O. 726(E) [N12-7CF].
48. Grant of licence.—(1) An application for a licence to undertake the running of a hostel shall be made to the Chief Commissioner in Form II, accompanied by a fee of nil rupees. (2) The Chief Commissioner may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, grant the licence subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, or, for reasons to be recorded in writing, refuse to grant the licence. (3) A licence granted under this section shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of its grant and may be renewed in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The Chief Commissioner may, after giving the licensee an opportunity of being heard, suspend or cancel a licence for contravention of any condition thereof.
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Chief Commissioner: Section 2, National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 [S1X80M] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Chief Commissioner" means the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities appointed under section 74
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Section 47, National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 [S1X-9DA], 15 November 1992, Band A. "section 48".
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