THE ASSAM EASE OF DOING BUSINESS ACT, 2016.

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    "title": "THE ASSAM EASE OF DOING BUSINESS ACT, 2016.",
    "short_title": "The Assam Ease of Doing Business Act, 2016.",
    "act_number": "5",
    "act_year": 2016,
    "act_type": "STATE",
    "location": "Assam",
    "law_status": "valid",
    "enactment_date": "2016-06-29",
    "description": "The Assam Ease of Doing Business Act, 2016.",
    "preamble": "",
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        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "An ACT",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "AN\nACT\nto provide for speedy processing of applications and issue of various\nclearances required to be issued by various competent authority or\nauthorities of the State Government of Assam under various State\nenactments for setting up industrial or service sector undertakings for\nthe promotion of economic development of the State and for an\ninvestment friendly environment in the State of Assam and for\nmatters connected therewith or incidental thereto.\nWhereas it is expedient to provide for speedy processing of\napplication and issue of various clearances required to be issued by\nvarious competent authority or authorities of the State Government of\nAssam under various state enactments for setting up Industrial or\nservice sector undertakings for the promotion of economic\ndevelopment of the State and for an investment friendly environment\nin the State of Assam and for matters connected therewith or\nincidental thereto.\nIt is hereby enacted in the Sixty-seventh Year of the Republic of\nIndia as follows :-",
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        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "1.",
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        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "Section 1(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "This Act may be called the Assam Ease of Doing Business\nAct, 2016.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 20
        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "Section 1(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "It extends to the whole of Assam.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 30
        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "Section 1(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 26th day of\nFebruary, 2016.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 40
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "Section 2. Application.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "This Act shall apply to various clearances required under various\nState enactments for setting up of industrial or service sector\nundertakings in the State of Assam, but shall not apply to any\nclearance required under any central enactment.",
            "footnote": "",
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        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3. Definitions.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-",
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            "is_definition": true,
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        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"Application\" means application as mentioned in Sections 8\nand 9 and the word \"applicant\" shall be construed\naccordingly;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 70
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"Board of Governor\" means the Board of Governors of the\nBureau constituted under Section 5;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
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        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"Bureau\" means Assam Bureau of Investment Promotion\nestablished under Section 4;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 90
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"Chief Executive Officer\" means the Chief Executive Officer\nof the Single Window Agency constituted under Section 7;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 100
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"Clearance\" means grant or issue of no-objection certificate,\nallotment, consent, approval, permission, registrations\n(excluding registration required under taxing Acts of the State\nor the Centre), enrollments, licenses and like, by any\ncompetent authority or authorities of the State Government,\nrequired to be issued under various state enactments, in\nconnection with the setting up of an Industrial or Service\nsector undertaking in the State of Assam and shall include all\nsuch clearances required till the industrial or service sector\nundertaking starts its commercial production or operation;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
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        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"competent authority\" means any department or agency or\ninstrumentality of the Government, Corporation, Board,\nPanchayat, Municipality, Development Authority, Territorial\nCouncils or Councils or other local body, or authority which\nare entrusted with the powers and responsibilities to grant or\nissue clearances;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
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        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(g)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"Executive Committee\" means the Executive Committee of\nthe Single Window Agency constituted under section 7;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 130
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(h)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"Government\" means the Government of Assam;",
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            "is_definition": true,
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        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"industrial undertaking\" means an undertaking engaged in\nmanufacturing or processing or both or providing service or\ndoing any other business or commercial activity as may be\nspecified by the Government by notification, for the purposes\nof this Act;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 150
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(j)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"Notification\" means a notification published in the Assam\nGazette and the word notified\" shall be construed\naccordingly;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 160
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(k)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"prescribed\" means prescribed by rules made under this Act;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 170
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "Section 3(l)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "\"Single Window Agency\" means a set up constituted under\nSection 7 to provide all clearances to the investors under this\nAct.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": true,
            "sort_order": 180
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4. Establishment of Assam Bureau of Investment Promotion.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "There shall be established a Bureau under the name and style the\nAssam Bureau of Investment Promotion (ABIP) for the purpose of\noverall supervision and administration of the speedy processing of\napplications and issue of various clearances required to be issued by\nvarious competent authority or authorities of the State Government\nunder various state enactments, for setting up of industrial or service\nsector undertakings in the State of Assam, comprising of a Board of\nGovernors to be constituted under Section 5.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5. Constitution of Board of Governors.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The State Government may, by notification, constitute a Board of\nGovernors for the Assam Bureau of Investment Promotion (ABIP)\nunder the Chairmanship of Chief Minister of Assam. The\ncomposition of the Board of Governors shall be as follows :-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Chief Minister of Assam -\nChairman;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 210
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Minister-in-charge,\nIndustries and Commerce-\nVice Chairman;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 220
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Ministers and Seniormost\nSecretaries of all the line departments -\nMembers;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 230
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "At least 3 (three) representatives\nfrom the Industries and Trade\nAssociation of the State nominated\nby the respective Association for a term\nof every one year -\nMembers;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 240
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Chief Executive Officer of the Single Window Agency\nshall be the Member-Secretary of the Board.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 250
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6. Functions of the Board of Governors.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "6.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 260
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Board of Governors which shall be the apex body for all\nmatters relating to Assam Bureau of Investment Promotion,\nshall be responsible for,-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 270
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(1)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "approving the regulation and procedures of the Bureau and the\nSingle Window Agency and entrustment of any other function\n(s) to the Executive Committee and the Chief Executive\nOfficer in conformity with this Act;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(1)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "creating, sanction, abolition and re-designation of posts\nrequired for effective functioning of the Bureau;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 290
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(1)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "approving the annual budget, accounts and reports including\nthe audit reports of the Bureau.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "6(2)",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 310
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(2)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Board of Governors shall meet at least once in a year\nor such other times as may be directed by the Chairman;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 320
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(2)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Board of Governors may invite any expert for any\nmeeting if so necessary;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 330
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(2)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Board of Governors may co-opt any members, if so\nrequired for assistance of the Board in any matter for\nproper and effective discharge of its functions.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 340
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "In absence of the Chairman, in any meeting of the Board\nof Governors, the Vice Chairman shall preside over the meeting.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 350
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7. Constitution of Single Window Agency and Executive Committee.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Government may, by notification, constitute a Single Window\nAgency (SWA) for speedy clearances, for investment promotion in\nthe State of Assam comprising of an Executive Committee of the\nSingle Window Agency with the following members:-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 360
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Chief Secretary to the Government of\nAssam\n- Chairman;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 370
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Seniormost Secretary to the Government of\nAssam, Revenue and Disaster\nManagement Department.\n-Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 380
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Seniormost Secretary to the Government\nof Assam, Finance.\n-Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 390
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Seniormost Secretary to the Government\nof Assam, Industry and Commerce\nDepartment.\n-Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 400
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Seniormost Secretary to the Government\nof Assam, Power Department.\n-Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 410
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7(6)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Seniormost Secretary to the Government\nof Assam, Labour and Employment\nDepartment.\n-Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 420
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7(7)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Seniormost Secretary to the Government\nof Assam, Environment and Forest\nDepartment.\n-Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 430
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7(8)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Seniormost Secretary to the Government\nof Assam, Home and Political\nDepartment.\n- Member;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 440
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7(9)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Seniormost Secretary to the Government\nof Assam, Panchayat and Rural\nDevelopment Department.\nMember;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 450
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7(10)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Chief Executive Officer\nMember-\nSecretary",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 460
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8. Functions of the Single Window Agency.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "8.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 470
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The single Window Agency shall,-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 480
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(1)(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "be responsible for creation of a dedicated Centralized\nWeb Portal with connectivity, so that the investors may\nsubmit application form/s online, as required by them for\nobtaining various clearances;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 490
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(1)(ii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "be headed by a Chief Executive Officer to be appointed\nby the Government;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 500
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(1)(iii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "prepare a combined application form for online\nsubmission by the investors for obtaining various\nclearances, which shall consist of,-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 510
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(1)(iii)(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "forms under the relevant Central enactments without\nany change; and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 520
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(1)(iii)(ii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "existing forms or new forms in lieu of the existing\nforms under the relevant state enactments;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 530
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(1)(iv)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "publish downloadable application form/s, comprehensive\ncheck lists, etc. covering all activities in their Portal;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 540
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(1)(v)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "follow the required procedures to be observed under\nsection 9;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 550
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(1)(v)(vi)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "perform any other functions as entrusted to them by the\nBureau for carrying out the provisions of this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 560
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Single Window Agency shall exercise its functions under\nthis Act upto the stage/date of commencement of production\nor operation of the undertaking or the service as the case may\nbe. Any Additional clearances as may be necessary thereafter,\nshall be accorded by the competent authority.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 570
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9. Procedure for online application for obtaining clearance.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "9.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 580
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The applicant seeking any clearance shall register through the\nSingle Window portal created by the Single Window Agency\nfor the purpose and on registration, applicant shall be given a\nunique ID and password for future reference;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 590
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(ii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The application form along with prescribed attachment shall\nbe submitted/uploaded online, wherever feasible. Other\nattachments, wherever necessary, shall be sent to the\nconcerned competent authority through courier, and can be\ntracked online through a built-in system as per guidance\navailable in the Single Window Portal;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 600
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(iii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "On receipt of the application form online, the system shall\nautomatically forward it to the concerned competent authority.\nThe Single Window Agency shall hand over hard copy or\ncopies of such application/s to the officer under the disposal of\nthe Chief Executive Officer to follow up and get the clearance\nwithin the stipulated time;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 610
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(iv)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "All competent authorities shall be provided online access to\nthe Single Window Portal through a secured user ID and\npassword, to process the applications forwarded to them;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 620
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(v)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "For additional attachments despatched by courier to respective\ncompetent authority, the concerned competent authority shall\nenter the date specific to clearance in their record;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 630
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(vi)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "In case the competent authority does not acknowledge the\nreceipt of attachment within 3 (three) working days of\ndespatch, as noted initially in the system, the fourth working\nday from despatch shall be construed as reference date specific\nto clearance;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 640
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(vii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The competent authority may ask for additional information\nfrom the applicant only once, within first 3 (three) days of\napplication which may be extended up to a maximum of\n7(seven) days in case of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation,\nunder intimation to the Chief Executive Officer;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 650
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(viii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The competent authority shall process the application and\ncommunicate the decision regarding approval or rejection of\nthe request alongwith comments and upload the same in the\nsystem within the prescribed time limit. Approval or rejection\nletter shall bear the digital signature of the competent\nauthority. A hard copy of the approval shall be forwarded to\nthe applicant as well as to the Chief Executive Officer;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 660
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(ix)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Once the request is approved by the concerned competent\nauthority, the applicant can take a print out of the approval;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 670
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(x)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The applicant/s may file online for Multiple clearances.\nApplicant/s shall be given an option to file for all clearances at\none time or multiple time, as the case may be;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 680
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(xi)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "At each stage of the application, an e-mail and SMS alerts\nshall be sent to the applicant;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 690
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(xii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The application shall be submitted with the prescribed fee in\nthe prescribed manner to the Single Window Agency;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 700
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(xiii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Single Window Agency shall keep all records of\nclearances, etc. for future record;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 710
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(xiv)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Single Window Agency shall submit a report to the\nBureau, the Government as well as to the Chairman of the\nExecutive Committee about the status of application received,\ndisposal, pending and reasons for pending on monthly basis;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 720
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(xv)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "There shall be a dedicated helpline number to provide helps to\nthe investors while filing application form online;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(xvi)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Competent authority or authorities having its own web portal\nwith facilities of online submission, tracking, etc. shall\ncontinue with the existing portal till such time as deemed fit\nand proper in consultation with the Single Window Agency.\nThese web portals shall be hyperlinked with the portal created\nunder the Single Window Agency. However competent\nauthority shall take initiative to interlink with the web portal\ncreated by the Single Window Agency.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 740
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10. Self Certification.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "10.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 750
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Every applicant shall furnish a \"Self Certificate\" at the time of\nSubmitting Online application to the Single Window Agency\nin the format attached with the application form.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 760
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Self Certificate furnished by the applicant shall be taken\ninto consideration and accepted by the competent authority as\na reliable document to which the applicant shall be fully\nresponsible.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 770
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Explanation to Section 10",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Explanation: The word \"applicant\" mentioned in Sections 8\nand 9 of this Act shall also mean Registered Technical\nPersonal (RTPs) through whom the Building permission\nproposals are submitted in respect of Guwahati Metropolitan\nDevelopment Authority (GMDA).",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 780
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11. Office, Officers and staff of the Single Window Agency.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "11.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 790
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "There shall be a permanent set up of the Single Window\nAgency in an appropriate location as may be decided by the\nGovernment in the Industries and Commerce Department, with\nall basic required infrastructure, officers and staff as may be\nprescribed :",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 800
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 11(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that no posts of the Single Window Agency shall\nbe created without prior approval of the Bureau and the\nGovernment.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 810
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The State Government shall appoint a Senior All India\nServices Officer as the Chief Executive Officer for carrying\nout the day to day functions of the Single Window Agency.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 820
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The staffing pattern, qualifications, salary and allowances and\nother conditions of service of the officers and staff of the\nSingle Window Agency shall be such as may be prescribed.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 830
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Initially, to start with its functions till the completion of the\nrecruitment process on a regular-basis, the concerned\ndepartmental staffs. and officers of the Industries and\ncommerce Department shall be placed under the disposal of\nthe Chief Executive Officer by the Government by\nnotification, for such time as may appear to it to be necessary\nfor smooth functioning of the Single Window Agency:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 840
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 11(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that such officers and staff shall draw salaries\nand allowances from the parent department as admissible to\nthem.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 850
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Subject to such condition and for such time as may be ordered\nfrom time to time, the competent authorities involved in the\nSingle Window Clearance system under this Act shall place at\nleast one Senior Officer and such other staff including Grade -\nIII and Grade-IV staff under the disposal of the Chief\nExecutive Officer initially and they will draw their salary and\nallowances from the competent authority concerned:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 860
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 11(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that such officers and staff shall not be entitled\nto any additional financial benefit except the traveling\nallowances admissible to them as per Government norms.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 870
        },
        {
            "number": "12",
            "title": "Section 12. Power to engage or outsource persons.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Single Window Agency may engage or outsource any person or\npersons while performing its activities with the approval of the\nExecutive Committee.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 880
        },
        {
            "number": "13",
            "title": "Section 13. Functions of the Executive Committee.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Executive Committee,-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 890
        },
        {
            "number": "13",
            "title": "Section 13(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "shall regularly monitor, supervise and review the functioning\nof the Single Window Agency set up under this Act;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 900
        },
        {
            "number": "13",
            "title": "Section 13(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "shall sit at least once in a quarter or such other times as may\nbe directed by the Chairman of the Committee;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 910
        },
        {
            "number": "13",
            "title": "Section 13(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "shall be responsible for recommending to the Board of\nGovernors of the Bureau regarding any critical clearance or\nrelaxation in any matter of investment proposals and\nactivities of the Single Window Agency;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 920
        },
        {
            "number": "13",
            "title": "Section 13(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "shall be responsible for organizing campaign, events,\nconferences and meetings both in India and abroad for\npromoting Assam as an investment destination;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 930
        },
        {
            "number": "13",
            "title": "Section 13(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "may refer any matter or issue to the Government or the\nBoard of Governors with its recommendation or suggestions,\nis considered necessary;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 940
        },
        {
            "number": "13",
            "title": "Section 13(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "may invite the concerned administrative Head or Secretary\nor any other officer of a competent authority as a special\ninvitee to discuss and finalize any specific proposal/s or\nissue/s of such competent authority;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 950
        },
        {
            "number": "13",
            "title": "Section 13(g)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "may co-opt any other member/s if so required, for assistance\nof the Executive Committee for proper and effective\ndischarge of its functions;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 960
        },
        {
            "number": "13",
            "title": "Section 13(h)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "may appoint from time to time, such sub-committee and/or\nspecial committee as may be considered necessary, to assist\nit in carrying out its functions and facilitate investment in the\nState; and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 970
        },
        {
            "number": "13",
            "title": "Section 13(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Shall be responsible for carrying out any other functions as\nmay be entrusted to it by the Board of Governors.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 980
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14. Functions of the Chief Executive Officer.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The functions of the Chief Executive Officer shall be as follows:-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 990
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "he shall receive and process all investment proposals\nincluding new investment as well as proposal of\nmodernization, expansion of existing industries;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1000
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "he shall be responsible to run the Web Portal of Single\nWindow Agency efficiently, liaise with all competent\nauthorities, preparation of monthly report and get clearances\nfrom the competent authority in time;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1010
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "he shall coordinate with all efforts of the State Government\nto encourage new investment and its actual implementation\nin the state in respect of all sectors of trade, commerce and\nindustry;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1020
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "he shall receive or cause to be received applications online\nfor new investment from Private and Public sector, and\nexamine and process the same for all necessary statutory and\nother approvals;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1030
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "he shall issue notices to the competent authority, in case of\ntheir failure to provide necessary clearances within the\nstipulated time and same be intimated to the concerned\nadministrative departments for taking necessary action;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1040
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "he shall review the process with the team of officers under\nhim at least twice in a month and sort out any problem faced\nby them. In case of any critical issue/s, the matter may be\nreferred to the Executive Committee for a suitable solution.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1050
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(g)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "He shall be responsible for carrying such other functions as\nmay be entrusted to him by the Board of Governors.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1060
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "Section 15. Time limit for issue of different clearances.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Notwithstanding anything contained in any state law for the time\nbeing in force, the Government may prescribe time limits for\nprocessing of applications and issuance of clearance/s by different\ncompetent authorities under this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1070
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16. Deemed Clearance.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "16.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1080
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "In the event of failure of the respective competent authority\nto issue the clearance within the time limit prescribed, the\nrequisite clearance shall be deemed to have been accorded to\nthe concerned applicants under various State enactments\nprovided the applicants have paid requisite fees if any, the\napplications are complete in all respects and they are free\nfrom any material defect:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1090
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 16(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that provisions of this section shall not be\napplicable in the matter of allotment of land, approval for\nchange of land use for industrial purpose and registration of\nland documents under the Revenue and Disaster\nManagement Department of the State Government:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1100
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Further Proviso to Section 16(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided further that the deemed clearance under this\nsection shall not guarantee issue of subsequent statutory\ndocuments unless the entire process of enquiry required for\nthe same is complete.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1110
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Single Window Agency shall inform to the applicant\nthe date on which the application was received by the\ncompetent authority and the date on which it was deemed to\nhave been cleared under sub-section (1) of this section.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1120
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The applicant may proceed to execute the work or take other\nnecessary action after receiving the information from the\nSingle Window Agency under sub-section (2) of this section.\nbut not so as to contravene any of the provisions of the\nrelevant Acts, rules or bye-laws made thereunder applicable\nto such clearances.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1130
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Single Window Agency shall prepare a list of applicants\nreceiving deemed clearances on monthly basis and inform\nthe respective competent authority from time to time for\ntheir information and record.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1140
        },
        {
            "number": "17",
            "title": "Section 17. Exemption.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The State Government may, by notification for good and sufficient\nreasons to be recorded in writing, exempt any clearance from the\npurview of this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1150
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18. Fund.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "18.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1160
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "For smooth functioning of the Single Window Agency,\nentire fund shall be provided by the Government through\nbudgetary support.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1170
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Single Window Agency shall maintain a separate Bank\nAccount of its receipts and expenditures in a Scheduled\nBank.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1180
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Fund under sub-section (1) shall be utilized for the\nfollowing :-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1190
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(3)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Procurement of IT Hardware/Software, cost towards\ndevelopment of software, maintenance of\nHardware/Software, payment towards connectivity\ncharges, Annual charges of leased land, furniture and\nfixtures, procurement of electrical equipments, printing\npaper, postage and stamps, contingencies, mid term\nstudy, preparation of Request for Proposal (RFP) and to\ndefray any other statutory dues etc.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1200
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(3)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Salary for the officers and staff of the Single Window\nAgency including outsourced and contractual staff\nengaged by the Single Window Agency;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1210
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(3)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Cost towards payment of rent, Travelling allowances for\nthe Chief Executive Officer and other officers and staff.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1220
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(3)(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Cost towards printing and stationery, payment of\nelectricity bills, telephone bills, mobile bills, bill for\nhelpline telephone number, etc. and any more head of\nexpenditure approved by the Executive Committee.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1230
        },
        {
            "number": "19",
            "title": "Section 19. Account and Audit.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "19.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1240
        },
        {
            "number": "19",
            "title": "Section 19(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Single Window Agency shall cause to be maintained\nproper books of accounts and other books as may be\nprescribed and prepare an annual statement of accounts.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1250
        },
        {
            "number": "19",
            "title": "Section 19(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Single Window Agency shall cause its accounts to be\naudited annually by the statutory and Government auditors.\nThe auditors shall have the right to demand the production of\nbooks, accounts, connected vouchers, documents and to\npapers and inspect the office of the Single Window Agency.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1260
        },
        {
            "number": "19",
            "title": "Section 19(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "As soon as the accounts of the Single Window Agency have\nbeen audited, the Single Window Agency shall send a copy\nthereof together with a copy of the report of the auditor\nthereon to the State Government.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1270
        },
        {
            "number": "19",
            "title": "Section 19(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Single Window Agency shall comply with such\ndirections as the State Government may, after the perusal of\nthe report of the auditor thinks fit to issue.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1280
        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "Section 20. Fees.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The State Government may by notification, impose such fees or\ncharges in respect of any service provided under this Act, if so\ndesired.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1290
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21. Delegation of Financial power.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The delegation of Financial power of different authorities for\nmaking expenditure under this Act shall be as under :-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1300
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Board of Governors\nFull power",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1310
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Executive Committee\nUpto Rs. 1 Cr.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1320
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Chief Executive Officer level\nUpto Rs. 20 lakh.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1330
        },
        {
            "number": "22",
            "title": "Section 22. Suspension or cancellation of clearance.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Any clearance issued by the competent authority or any deemed\nclearance shall be liable to be suspended or cancelled at any time\nby the competent authority if it is detected at any point of time that\nthe clearance has been obtained by false self certification, corrupt\nuse of false or fabricating documents, use of forged certificates or\ndocuments etc., after giving a reasonable opportunity of being\nheard, in addition to taking appropriate penal action under\nSection 23.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1340
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "Section 23. Penalty.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "23.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1350
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "Section 23(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Any applicant who makes an application for obtaining clearance\nunder Section 9 and signs and furnishes a Self Certificate to the\nSingle Window Agency under Section 10 by corruptly using or\nattempting to use false or fabricating documents or by issuing or\nsigning such Certificate knowing to be false and fabricated and\nusing or attempting to use such certificate as true knowing to be\nfalse and/or indulge in any activities of forgery in order to get\nclearance under this Act, he shall be liable to be prosecuted and\npunished under appropriate section/s of the Indian Penal Code,\n1860.",
            "footnote": "48 of 1860",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1360
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "Section 23(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Any entrepreneur who fails to comply with the conditions or\nundertaking in the self certification given to the Single Window\nAgency or the competent authority as the case may be, be\npunishable with fine which may extend to twenty thousand\nrupees for the first offence and for the second or subsequent\noffences with fine which may extend to thirty thousand rupees.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1370
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "Section 23(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The relevant provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure,\n1973 shall apply in case of the offences committed under\nsub-section (1) and (2) of this section.",
            "footnote": "2 of 1974",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1380
        },
        {
            "number": "24",
            "title": "Section 24. Offences by Companies, etc.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "24.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1390
        },
        {
            "number": "24",
            "title": "Section 24(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Where an offence under this Act is committed by a company,\nthe company as well as every person in charge of and\nresponsible to the company for the conduct of its business at the\ntime of commission of the offence, shall be deemed to be guilty\nof the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and\npunished accordingly:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1400
        },
        {
            "number": "24",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 24(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall\nrender any such person liable to any punishment if he proves\nthat the offence was committed without his knowledge or that\nhe exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such\noffence.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1410
        },
        {
            "number": "24",
            "title": "Section 24(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where\nan offence under this Act has been committed with the consent\nor connivance of, or that commission of the offence is\nattributable to any neglect on the part of any Director, Manager,\nSecretary or other Officer, such Director, Manager, Secretary or\nother officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence\nand shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished\naccordingly.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1420
        },
        {
            "number": "24",
            "title": "Explanation to Section 24",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Explanation:- For the purpose of this section,-\n(a) \"Company\" means any body Corporate and includes a firm\nor other association of individuals; and\n(b) \"Director\" in relation to a firm means a partner in the firm.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1430
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25. Action against Officer and Staff.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Any officer or staff working under the Single Window Agency or\nunder the competent authority as the case may be, who fails or\nneglects to discharge his duty or deliver service/s under this Act\nshall be liable for disciplinary action under the relevant rules\napplicable to him.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1440
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26. Power to remove difficulty.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any of the provisions of\nthis Act, the Chief Executive Officer shall make a reference to the\nExecutive Committee with its suggestions/proposals to remove\nsuch difficulty and the decision of the Executive Committee in this\nregard shall be final and binding, subject to ratification by the\nBoard of Governors.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1450
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27. Power to delegate.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Board of Governors may delegate any of its powers to the\nExecutive Committee or the Chief Executive Officer, as the case\nmay be, through a specific resolution in this respect.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1460
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28. Appeal.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Any person aggrieved by the decision of any competent authority\nor the Single Window Agency on any clearance, may file an appeal\nbefore the Government in the Industries and Commerce\nDepartment within 30 (thirty) days from the date of receipt of such\nclearance or any information or communication rejecting the\napplication, as the case may be, and the decision of the Government\nthereon shall be final and binding on all concerned.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1470
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29. Power to make rules.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "29.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1480
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying\nout the provisions of this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1490
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Every rule made under this section shall be laid as soon as may\nbe after it is made before the Assam Legislative Assembly while\nit is in session for a total period of fourteen days which may be\ncomprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions\nand if before the expiry of the session in which it is so laid or\nthe session immediately following, the Assam Legislative\nAssembly agree in making any modification in the rule or the\nAssam Legislative Assembly agree that the rule should not be\nmade, the rule shall thereafter have effect only in such modified\nform or be of no effect, as the case may be, so however, that any\nsuch modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the\nvalidity of anything previously done under that rule.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1500
        },
        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Section 30. Repeal and savings.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "30.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1510
        },
        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Section 30(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "The Assam Ease of Doing Business Ordinance, 2016 is hereby\nrepealed.",
            "footnote": "1 of 2016",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1520
        },
        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Section 30(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done or any action taken\r\nunder the Ordinance so repealed shall be deemed to have been\r\ndone or taken under the corresponding provisions of this Act, as\r\nis this Act had come into force on the date on which the said\r\nOrdinance came into force.\r\n\r\nS.M. BUZAR BARUAH,\r\nSecretary to the Government of Assam,\r\nLegislative Department, Dispur.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1530
        }
    ],
    "metadata": {
        "Act ID": "201605",
        "Act Number": "5",
        "Enactment Date": "2016-06-29",
        "Act Year": "2016",
        "Short Title": "The Assam Ease of Doing Business Act, 2016.",
        "Department": "Legislative Department",
        "Type": "STATE",
        "Location": "Assam"
    },
    "updated_at": "2026-09-29 21:55:17"
}