Novation of certain contracts

Q: When did Section 13 of the Atomic Energy Act come into force?

Section 13 of the Atomic Energy Act, cited as Atomic Energy Act 1962 13, came into force on 21 Sep 1962, having been enacted on 15 Sep 1962. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 21 Sep 1962 Act 33 of 1962 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 33 of 1962 Ministry Department of Atomic Energy Enacted 15 Sep 1962 In force 21 Sep 1962

Section 13 of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 deals with novation of certain contracts. The Central Government may serve on the parties to a contract relating to prospecting or mining of any substance from which any of the prescribed substances can be obtained or to production or use of atomic energy or to research into matters connected therewith, not being a contract for the renderin The Act came into force on 21 Sep 1962.

(1) The Central Government may serve on the parties to a contract relating to prospecting or mining of any substance from which any of the prescribed substances can be obtained or to production or use of atomic energy or to research into matters connected therewith, not being a contract for the rendering of personal services, a notice in writing stating that on such date as may be specified in the notice the rights and liabilities of any of the parties to the contract specified in the notice (hereinafter referred to as the specified party) will be transferred to the Central Government, and thereupon subject to any withdrawal of the notice under the following provisions of this section, the contract shall, as regards any rights exercisable, or liabilities incurred, on or after the said date, have effects as if the Central Government were a party to the contract instead of the specified party and as if for any reference in the contract to the specified party there were substituted a reference to the Central Government.
(2) A notice served under sub-section (1) shall contain a statement to the effect that an objection may be made thereto within such time and in such manner as may be specified, and if any such objection is duly made and not withdrawn, the Central Government shall afford an opportunity to the person making the objection of appearing before and being heard by person appointed by the Central Government for the purpose.
(3) After considering any such objection and the report of the person appointed by it under sub-section (2), the Central Government may make such order as it may deem proper.
(4) Where the rights and liabilities of a party to a contract are transferred to the Central Government under this section, there shall be paid to that party such compensation in respect of any loss suffered by that party as may be agreed between him and the Central Government, and in default of such agreement, as may be determined by arbitration.
Section 13, The Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (Act 33 of 1962).

Questions about Section 13

What does Section 13 of the Atomic Energy Act deal with?

Section 13 of the Atomic Energy Act is headed "Novation of certain contracts". The Central Government may serve on the parties to a contract relating to prospecting or mining of any substance from which any of the prescribed substances can be obtained or to production or use of atomic energy or to research into matters connected therewith, not being a contract for the renderin

How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the Atomic Energy Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Atomic Energy Act 1962 13, section 13 Atomic Energy Act 1962, section 13 of the Atomic Energy Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 13 of the Atomic Energy Act come into force?

Section 13 of the Atomic Energy Act, cited as Atomic Energy Act 1962 13, came into force on 21 Sep 1962, having been enacted on 15 Sep 1962. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

14. Control over production and use of atomic energy695 words
11. Compulsory acquisition of prescribed substances, minerals and plants612 words
30. Power to make rules474 words
3. General powers of the Central Government459 words
2. Definitions and interpretation457 words
10. Compulsory acquisition of rights to work minerals434 words

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