Control over radioactive substances
Section 16 of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 deals with control over radioactive substances. The Central Government may prohibit the manufacture, possession, use, transfer by sale or otherwise, export and import and in any emergency, transport and disposal, of any radioactive substances without its written consent. The Act came into force on 21 Sep 1962.
The Central Government may prohibit the manufacture, possession, use, transfer by sale or otherwise, export and import and in any emergency, transport and disposal, of any radioactive substances without its written consent.
Section 16, The Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (Act 33 of 1962).
Made under this section, and citing it
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Questions about Section 16
What does Section 16 of the Atomic Energy Act deal with?
Section 16 of the Atomic Energy Act is headed "Control over radioactive substances". The Central Government may prohibit the manufacture, possession, use, transfer by sale or otherwise, export and import and in any emergency, transport and disposal, of any radioactive substances without its written consent.
How do I find court cases under Section 16 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 16, section 16 Atomic Energy Act 1962, section 16 of the Atomic Energy Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 16 of the Atomic Energy Act, and has it changed?
The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently Atomic Energy (Radiation Protection) Rules, 2004 (2021).
When did Section 16 of the Atomic Energy Act come into force?
Section 16 of the Atomic Energy Act, cited as Atomic Energy Act 1962 16, 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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