20(1), 20(2), 20(3) of PC & PNDT Act and
other relevant applicable sections under IPC .
2. On 23-02-2024 the complainant ... under Section 23 , 23(1) , 23(2) ,
20(1) , 20(2) , 20(3) and other relevant Sections of PC &
PNDT Act and other relevant
reasons recorded in
writing, suspending the registration. Sub-section (3) of Section 20
does not require an opportunity of hearing, which is otherwise
stipulated ... section (2) of Section 20 of the Act of 1994. It is not
in dispute that the order under challenge was passed under Section
20
initiated by the 1st respondent under
Section 200 of the Cr.P.C., alleging offences under Sections 20 ... under Section 23 , 23(1) , 23(2) , 20(1) ,
20(2) , 20(3) and other relevant Sections of PC & PNDT Act and
other relevant
Section 5 or Section 6 and the
proviso to Section 4(3) accordingly be diluted. It may be clarified
that contravention of proviso to Section ... attract
Section 27 of the Act. The provision of Section 23(2) be read
down so that suspension should not fall under Section
notice having
been issued to the petitioner under Sub- section 1 of Section 20 of the PCPNDT
Act and an opportunity was extended ... section 4 , contravention of the
provisions of section 5 or 6 is legally presumed and actions are
proposed to be taken under section 20
which is mandatory in terms of Sections 17(4)(d) , 17 (4)(i) and Section 20(2) of the PCPNDT Act. It is further argued ... been specified under Section 17(4) . Section 17-A provides the powers of the Appropriate Authorities to be exercised. Section 20 confers the power
transmitted the inspection report suggesting
suspension of licence. Sub-section (2) of Section 20 of
PCPNDT Act clearly spells out that after giving a
reasonable ... advice of the
Advisory Committee, action can be taken. Sub-section
(3) of Section 20 lays down the modality which
prescribes mandatory compliance
clause (b) of sub-section (1). The word 'may' as it
appears in sub-section (3) of section 28 of the PCPNDT ... Faridkot was competent
to lodge a complaint against the appellants under section 20(1)
of the Act for commission of an offence punishable under section
petitioner's registration in purporting exercise of power under section 20(3) of the Act, which according to the petitioner is vague, without jurisdiction ... been specified under Section 17(4) . Section 17-A provides the powers of the Appropriate Authorities to be exercised. Section 20 confers the power
could be passed under sub-
section (3) thereof. The order of suspension under sub-section (2)
of section 20 is in the nature ... provided under sub-section (2). On the other
hand, the suspension referred to sub-section (3) of section 20 is in
the nature of immediate
