Special provisions as to electricity

Q: When did Section 22 of the Atomic Energy Act come into force?

Section 22 of the Atomic Energy Act, cited as Atomic Energy Act 1962 22, 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 20 Oct 2026

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

Section 22 of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 deals with special provisions as to electricity. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 (54 of 1948), the Central Government shall have authority-- (a) to develop a sound and adequate national policy in regard to atomic power, to co-ordinate such policy with the Central Electricity Authority and the State Electric The Act came into force on 21 Sep 1962.

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 (54 of 1948), the Central Government shall have authority--
(a) to develop a sound and adequate national policy in regard to atomic power, to co-ordinate such policy with the Central Electricity Authority and the State Electricity Boards constituted under sections 3 and 5 respectively of that Act and other similar statutory corporations concerned with the control and utilisation of other power resources, to implement schemes for the generation of electricity in pursuance of such policy and to operate ¹[,either by itself or through any authority or corporation established by it or a Government company,] atomic power stations in the manner determined by it in consultation with the Boards or Corporations concerned, with whom it shall enter into agreement regarding the supply or electricity so produced;
(b) to fix rates for and regulate the supply of electricity from atomic power stations²[either by itself or through any authority or corporation established by it or a Government company, in consultation with] of the Central Electricity Authority;
(c) to enter into arrangements with the Electricity Board of the State in which an atomic power station is situated ¹[either by itself or through any authority or corporation established by it or a Government company] for the transmission of electricity to any other State:
Provided that in case there is difference of opinion between the Central Government ¹[or such authority or corporation or Government company, as the case may be,] and any State Electricity Board in regard to the construction of necessary transmission lines, the matter shall be referred to the Central Electricity Authority whose decision shall be binding on the parties concerned.
(2) No provision of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 (9 of 1910), or any rule made thereunder or of any instrument having effect by virtue of such law or rule shall have any effect so far as it is inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act.
(3) Save as otherwise provided in this Act, the provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 (9 of 1910), and the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 (54 of 1948)
Section 22, The Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (Act 33 of 1962).

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Questions about Section 22

What does Section 22 of the Atomic Energy Act deal with?

Section 22 of the Atomic Energy Act is headed "Special provisions as to electricity". Notwithstanding anything contained in the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 (54 of 1948), the Central Government shall have authority-- (a) to develop a sound and adequate national policy in regard to atomic power, to co-ordinate such policy with the Central Electricity Authority and the State Electric

How do I find court cases under Section 22 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 22, section 22 Atomic Energy Act 1962, section 22 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 22 of the Atomic Energy Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 3 (General powers of the Central Government), section 5 (Control over mining or concentration of substances containing uranium), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 22 of the Atomic Energy Act come into force?

Section 22 of the Atomic Energy Act, cited as Atomic Energy Act 1962 22, 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.

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