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Section 11A of The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 in hindi

1[11A. Licence for producing or manufacturing new articles.--The owner of an industrial undertaking not being the Central Government which is registered under section 10 or in respect of which a licence or permission has been issued under section 11 shall not produce or manufacture any new article unless--

(a)in the case of an industrial undertaking registered under section 10, he has obtained a licence for producing or manufacturing such new article; and
(b)in the case of an industrial undertaking in respect of which a licence or permission has been issued under section 11, he has had the existing licence or permission amended in the prescribed manner.]

Summary

This section prevents owners from making new types of products without getting permission first.
It requires factories that are already registered to get a new license if they want to diversify.
It requires factories that already have a license to get that license amended, meaning changed officially, before making new articles.
A new article is defined as anything falling under a different category in the First Schedule of the Act.
It also covers products that use a different trademark or patent than what the factory was originally allowed to make.

Practical examples

1Anita owns a registered factory that makes heavy industrial pumps. She decides to start making household refrigerators. Since refrigerators are a different category, she must get a new license under Section 11A.

2A licensed toy factory wants to start producing specialized medical surgical tools under a new patent. They must apply to have their existing license amended under Section 11A before they start the new production line.

FAQ

1. What happens if I make a new product without permission under Section 11A of The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951?

Section 11A of The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 prohibits producing new articles without a license or an amendment, and doing so would be a violation of the Act.

2. If my factory is already registered, do I still need a license for new goods under Section 11A of The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951?

Yes, Section 11A of The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 specifically says a registered undertaking must obtain a license for producing new articles.

3. Does Section 11A of The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 apply to the Central Government?

No, Section 11A of The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 states it applies to the owner of an industrial undertaking not being the Central Government.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 11A of The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951, what must a licensed undertaking do before manufacturing a new article?

Q2.According to Section 11A of The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951, a "new article" can be something that is subject to a what?

Q3.If a license for a new article is granted under Section 11A of The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 but the owner fails to start production, which section allows the government to cancel it?

Q4.To which entity does Section 11A of The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 NOT apply?

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