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Section 81

Exercise of discretionary power

of Patents Act 1983

ActIn forceProvision 123 of 141
Section 81
(1)

Where any discretionary power is given to the Registrar by this Act or any regulations made thereunder, he shall not exercise the power on any person who may be adversely affected by his decision without giving to the person an opportunity of being heard.

(2)

An opportunity of being heard referred to in subsection (1) shall be carried out in the prescribed manner upon payment of the prescribed fee.