Franchise Act 1998 · Updated to 1 Nov 2023 · Part VII · Enforcement
42. Authorized officer
Feedback & supportThe Minister may, in writing, authorize the Registrar or any
Minister
“Minister” means the Minister for the time being charged with the responsibility for matters relating to franchises;
Deputy Registrar, Assistant Registrar or public officer to exercise the powers of enforcement under this Act.
Deputy Registrar
“Registrar”, “Deputy Registrar” and “Assistant Registrar” mean respectively the Registrar of Franchises, a Deputy Registrar of Franchises and an Assistant Registrar of Franchises appointed under section 5;
In exercising any of the powers of enforcement under this Act, an authorized officer shall on demand produce to the person against whom he is acting the authority card signed by the Registrar and issued to him.