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Section 16, Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 [S20-97R]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 9 December 2000 by S.O. 1192(E) [N12-AG3].

In Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 [A11-6H0]. This text from 9 December 2000. No other text held.

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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, Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 [S208S5] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "applicant" means a person who applies for registration under this Act

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Controller: Section 2, Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 [S208S5] (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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Section 16, Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 [S20-97R]