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| (1) The Minister may make regulations under this Act in respect of all such matters as are necessary for giving full force and effect to the principles and provisions of this Act. |
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| (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of this section, the Minister may make regulations under this Act-
| | (a) for all matters stated or required by this Act to be prescribed; | | |
| | (b) amending, varying or replacing any Schedule; | | |
| | (c) for all matters in respect of which no provision, or no adequate provision, is made by the provisions of this Act; and | | |
| | (d) for all matters in respect of which it is necessary to supplement the provisions of this Act to meet unforeseen or special circumstances. | | |
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| (3) Every regulation made under this Act shall be laid before the Senate and the House of Representatives for approval. |
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| (4) Every regulation made under this Act shall, upon its being approved by the Senate and the House of Representatives, be published in the Gazette, and shall come into force on the date of such publication, or on such later date as may be specified therein. |
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| (5) Every regulation made under this Act shall, upon its coming into force as herein before provided, be as valid and effectual as though it were herein enacted |
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