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Under section 9, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 (1)
Text
Section 9, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 [S1G-NAW]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 24 December 1963 by S.O. 1502(E) [N11-RQQ].
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Commissioner may, by order in writing, direct any transporter to take such measures in relation to the transport of excisable articles 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 (2)
Commissioner: Section 2, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 [S1GN3E] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Commissioner" means the Commissioner appointed under section 3
Commissioner: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): (14) "Commissioner" shall mean the chief officer-in-charge of the revenue administration of a division;
Commissioner: 45 more definitions.
transport: Section 2, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 [S1GN3E] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "transport" means to move from one place to another within the territory to which this Act extends
transport: 10 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (1)
Notification S.O. 267(E) of the Department of Revenue dated 17th October, 2014 under section 9 [N13-TWS], 17 October 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 (28 of 1961), the Central Government hereby directs that the powers exercisable by it under section 9 shall, subject to its control, also be exercisable by the Excise Officer"
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