Section 16, Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 [S1Z-QDD]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 26 April 2001 by S.O. 1797(E) [N12-ARK].

In Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 [A11-5TT]. This text from 26 April 2001. 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, Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 [S1Z-QDD]. Machine: S1Z-QDD.

16. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Controller may, by order in writing, direct any applicant to take such measures in relation to the filing of applications 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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applicant: Section 2, Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 [S1ZPZ8] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "applicant" means a person who applies for registration under this Act

applicant: 3 more definitions.

Controller: Section 2, Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 [S1ZPZ8] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Controller" means the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks referred to in section 73 of the Patents Act, 1970 (39 of 1970)

Controller: 5 more definitions.

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