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Section 9, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 [S1Z-W0Y]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 11 June 2000 by S.O. 2272(E) [N12-A78].

In Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 [A11-607]. This text from 11 June 2000. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 9, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 [S1Z-W0Y]. Machine: S1Z-W0Y.

9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Authority may, by order in writing, direct any insurance agent to take such measures in relation to the soliciting of insurance business 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.

Defined terms in this text (1)

Authority: Section 2, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 [S1ZVSN] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Authority" means the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India established under section 3 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 (41 of 1999)

Authority: 22 more definitions.

Made under this section, or naming it (16)

Circular IRDAI/CIR/2024/1755 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India dated 7th November, 2024 on the practice as an actuary [C1D-SDZ], 7 November 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 (41 of 1999), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India hereby issues the following"

Circular IRDAI/CIR/2024/4880 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India dated 3rd July, 2024 on the holding of policies in electronic form [C1B-VJS], 3 July 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 (41 of 1999), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India hereby issues the following"

Circular IRDAI/CIR/2023/4348 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India dated 24th June, 2023 on the business of a corporate agent [C14-3DT], 24 June 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 (41 of 1999), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India hereby issues the following"

Circular IRDAI/CIR/2023/3042 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India dated 13th July, 2023 on the carrying on of insurance business [C12-6XY], 13 July 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 (41 of 1999), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India hereby issues the following"

Circular IRDAI/CIR/2024/1058 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India dated 18th November, 2024 on the business of an insurance intermediary [C12-B2M], 18 November 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 (41 of 1999), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India hereby issues the following"

Circular IRDAI/CIR/2025/940 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India dated 1st October, 2025 on the carrying on of insurance business [C12-EXV], 1 October 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 (41 of 1999), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India hereby issues the following"

Circular IRDAI/CIR/2018/2370 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India dated 22nd December, 2018 on the holding of a policy [C11-R8Y], 22 December 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 (41 of 1999), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India hereby issues the following"

Circular IRDAI/CIR/2015/2824 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India dated 15th July, 2015 on the business of an insurance intermediary [C11-EGS], 15 July 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 (41 of 1999), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India hereby issues the following"

Circular IRDAI/CIR/2022/2971 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India dated 23rd April, 2022 on the marketing of insurance products [C17-TKG], 23 April 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 (41 of 1999), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India hereby issues the following"

Circular IRDAI/CIR/2021/4389 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India dated 3rd January, 2021 on the carrying on of insurance business [C15-RZG], 3 January 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 (41 of 1999), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India hereby issues the following"

Circular IRDAI/CIR/2022/1836 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India dated 22nd March, 2022 on the business of an insurance broker [C19-QR8], 22 March 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 (41 of 1999), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India hereby issues the following"

Circular IRDAI/CIR/2011/1457 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India dated 15th November, 2011 on the display of insurance products on a website [C1E-HVB], 15 November 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 (41 of 1999), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India hereby issues the following"

Circular IRDAI/CIR/2015/1681 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India dated 11th October, 2015 on the business of a corporate agent [C1G-SF8], 11 October 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 (41 of 1999), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India hereby issues the following"

Circular IRDAI/CIR/2025/2569 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India dated 21st July, 2025 on the sale of insurance products at a point of sale [C1Q-D5V], 21 July 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 (41 of 1999), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India hereby issues the following"

Circular IRDAI/CIR/2009/585 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India dated 4th August, 2009 on the display of insurance products on a website [C1J-5E5], 4 August 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 (41 of 1999), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India hereby issues the following"

Circular IRDAI/CIR/2015/3056 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India dated 28th March, 2015 on the business of a corporate agent [C1M-GMZ], 28 March 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 (41 of 1999), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India hereby issues the following"

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Section 9, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 [S1Z-W0Y]