Section 80 – THE PATENTS ACT, 1970

Exercise of discretionary powers by Controller

Without prejudice to any provision
contained in this Act requiring the Controller to hear any party to the proceedings
thereunder or to give any such party an opportunity to be heard, the Controller shall give
to any applicant for a patent, or for amendment of a specification (if within the prescribed
time the applicant so requires) an opportunity to be heard before exercising adversely to
the applicant any discretion vested in the Controller by or under this Act.
Provided that the party desiring a hearing makes the request for such hearing to the
Controller at least ten days in advance of the expiry of the time-limit specified in respect of
the proceeding.

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