Section 16, Karnataka Sakala Services Act, 2012 [S2N-166]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 27 September 2012.
16. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Competent Authority may, by order in writing, direct any public authority to take such measures in relation to the holding of information 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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information: Section 2, Karnataka Sakala Services Act, 2012 [S2N0RV] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "information" means any material in any form, including records, documents, memos, e-mails, opinions, advices, press releases, circulars, orders, logbooks, contracts, reports, papers, samples, models, data material held in any electronic form
information: 4 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Karnataka Sakala Services Act, 2012 [S2N0RV] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
public authority: Section 2, Karnataka Sakala Services Act, 2012 [S2N0RV] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "public authority" means any authority or body or institution of self-government established or constituted by or under the Constitution, by any other law made by Parliament, or by notification issued or order made by the appropriate Government
public authority: 7 more definitions.
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