The phrase "notwithstanding" in Section 14 of the Prevention of Black-marketing and Maintenance of…
Section 14(1) lets an order be revoked or modified by the State or Central Government "notwithstanding that the order has been made by an officer" of that Government, or,…
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The phrase "notwithstanding" in Section 14 of the Prevention of Black-marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980 mainly indicates:
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Section 14(1) lets an order be revoked or modified by the State or Central Government "notwithstanding that the order has been made by an officer" of that Government, or, for the Central Government, by a State Government. The word removes any objection based on who made the order; it neither limits the power nor brings in the courts.