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Under section 17, Press Council Act, 1978 (1)
Text
Section 17, Press Council Act, 1978 [S1Q-V3E]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 26 September 1978.
17. Power to remove difficulties.—(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may appear to it to be necessary for removing the difficulty: Provided that no such order shall be made under this section after the expiry of a period of two years from the commencement of this Act. (2) Every order made under this section shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament.
Defined terms in this text (0)
none
Made under this section, or naming it (1)
Press Council (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2021 [N14-JJX], 11 December 2021, in force. Recital: "Whereas difficulties have arisen in giving effect to the provisions of the Press Council Act, 1978 (37 of 1978); NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 17 of the said Act, the Central Government hereby makes the following Order to remove the difficulties, namely:"
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Not held (0)
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none
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