The Mizoram Private Placement Agencies (Regulation) Act, 201
mizoram · 2015
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- S. 1The act establishes the Mizoram Private Placement Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2015, applicable statewide, effective from a date set by the State Government.
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Mizoram Private Placement Agencies (Regulation) Act, 201.
- S. 3The State Government appoints a Sub-Divisional Magistrate as the Controlling Authority to regulate private placement agencies in Mizoram.
- S. 4Section 4 mandates that no person or agency can operate as a private placement agency in Mizoram without a license issued under the Act.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the application process, fees, investigation, licensing terms, and renewal conditions for private placement agencies in Mizoram.
- S. 6Section 6 allows the Controlling Authority to cancel or suspend a license if the licensee misrepresents facts or violates the Act or rules.
- S. 7Section 7 allows aggrieved parties to appeal Controlling Authority decisions to the Appellate Authority within 30 days.
- S. 8Section 8 mandates private placement agencies in Mizoram to report domestic worker placements, prohibit fee charges, restrict underage employment, display licenses, and maintain worker records.
- S. 9Section 9 imposes penalties for violating specific provisions of the Mizoram Private Placement Agencies (Regulation) Act, 201.
- S. 10APPLICATION OF CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973 (Act No
- S. 11The section ensures the Act complements other existing laws without overriding them.
- S. 12POWER TO MAKE RULES,- (1) The State Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the provisions of this
- S. 13Section 13 protects the Controlling Authority and others from legal action for good faith actions under the Act.
- S. 14Section 14 makes all offenses under the Mizoram Private Placement Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2013 cognizable and non-bailable.
- S. 15Section penalizes anyone who aids or encourages an offense under the Mizoram Private Placement Agencies (Regulation) Act, 201.
- S. 16Section 16 allows the State Government to issue orders to resolve difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within two years of its commencement.