Section 46: Power to make rules .-(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make [rules] to carry out the purposes of Chapters III, IV and V

Q: What does Section 46 of The Pharmacy Act, 1948 (TPA) deal with?

Section 46 TPA pertains to "Power to make rules .-(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make [rules] to carry out the purposes of Chapters III, IV and V". It is part of the The Pharmacy Act, 1948, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 46 of The Pharmacy Act, 1948 (TPA) governs power to make rules .-(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make [rules] to carry out the purposes of Chapters III, IV and V. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 46 TPA still in force?

Yes, Section 46 of the The Pharmacy Act, 1948 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 46 TPA?

धारा 46 TPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 46 of the The Pharmacy Act, 1948. Section 46 of The Pharmacy Act, 1948 (TPA) governs power to make rules .-(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make [rules] to carry out the purposes of Chapters III, IV and V. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 46 TPA?

Dhara 46 TPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 46 of the The Pharmacy Act, 1948. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 46 of The Pharmacy Act, 1948 (TPA) governs power to make rules .-(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make [rules] to carry out the purposes of Chapters III, IV and V. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 46 of The Pharmacy Act, 1948?

Cite as: "Section 46, The Pharmacy Act, 1948 (TPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Pharmacy Act, 1948, § 46 (India).

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(2)

In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power such rules may provide for-

(a) the management of the property of the State Council, and the maintenance and audit of its accounts;

(b) the manner in which elections under Chapter III shall be conducted;

(c) the summoning and holding of meetings of the State Council, the times and places at which such meetings shall be held, the conduct of business thereat and the number of members necessary to form a quorum;

(d) the powers and duties of the President and Vice-President of the State Council;

(e) the constitution and functions of the Executive Committee, the summoning and holding of meetings thereof, the times and places at which such meetings shall be held, and the number of the members necessary to constitute a quorum;

(f) the qualifications, the term of office and the powers and duties of the Registrar and other officers and servants of the State Council, including the amount and nature of the security to be given by the Treasurer;

(g) the particulars to be stated, and the proof of qualifications to be given, in applications for registration under Chapter IV;

(h) the conditions for registration under sub-section (1) of section 32;

(i) fees payable under Chapter IV and the charge for supplying copies of the register;

(j) the form of certificates of registration [* * *] [ Certain words omitted by Act 24 of 1959, Section 17 (w.e.f. 1.5.1960).];

(k) the maintenance of a register;

(l) any other matter which is to be or may be prescribed under Chapters III, IV and V except sub-sections (1), (2), (3) and (4) of section 45.

(3)

[ Every rule made by the State Government under this section shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before the State Legislature.] [ Inserted by Act 4 of 1986, Section 2 and Schedule (w.e.f. 15.5.1986).]