Section 43. Failure to surrender certificate of registration

43. Failure to surrender certificate of registration .—(1) If any person whose name has been removed from the register fails without sufficient cause forthwith to surrender his certificate of registration, he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to fifty rupees. (2) Cognizance of an offence punishable under this section shall not be taken except upon complaint made by an order of the Executive Committee. 1. Ins. by Act 24 of 1959, s. 15 (w.e.f. 1-5-1960). 2. The words "except under the direct and personal supervision of a registered pharmacist" omitted by s. 16, ibid . (w.e.f. 1-5-1960). 3. Added by Act 70 of 1976, s. 19 (w.e.f. 1-9-1976). 4. Subs. by Act 22 of 1982, s. 2, for "five years" (w.e.f. 1-9-1981). 5. Subs. by Act 18 of 2023, s. 2 and Schedule for certain words (w.e.f. 31-12-2024). 6. Subs. by Act 24 of 1959, s. 16, for "an order of the State Government" (w.e.f. 1-5-1960).