Section 13: Appointment of Competent Authority

Q: What does Section 13 of The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 (MCOCA) deal with?

Section 13 MCOCA pertains to "Appointment of Competent Authority". It is part of the The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 13 of The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 (MCOCA) governs appointment of Competent Authority. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 13 MCOCA still in force?

Yes, Section 13 of the The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 13 MCOCA?

धारा 13 MCOCA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 13 of the The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999. Section 13 of The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 (MCOCA) governs appointment of Competent Authority. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 13 MCOCA?

Dhara 13 MCOCA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 13 of the The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 13 of The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 (MCOCA) governs appointment of Competent Authority. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 13 of The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999?

Cite as: "Section 13, The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 (MCOCA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999, § 13 (India).

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The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 13

Appointment of Competent Authority

The State Government may appoint any of its officer, in Home Department, not below the rank of Secretary to Government, to be the Competent Authority for the purposes of section 14.