Offences and penalties
Section 24 of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 deals with offences and penalties. Whoever-- (a) contravenes any order made under section 14 or any condition subject to which a licence is granted under that section; The Act came into force on 21 Sep 1962.
(1) Whoever--
(a) contravenes any order made under section 14 or any condition subject to which a licence is granted under that section; or
(b) contravenes any rule made under section 17 or any requirement, prohibition or restriction imposed under any such rule; or
(c) obstructs any person authorised by the Central Government under sub-section (4) of section 17 in the exercise of powers under that sub-section; or
(d) contravenes sub-section (2) of section 18;
shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both.
Section 24, The Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (Act 33 of 1962).
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Questions about Section 24
What does Section 24 of the Atomic Energy Act deal with?
Section 24 of the Atomic Energy Act is headed "Offences and penalties". Whoever-- (a) contravenes any order made under section 14 or any condition subject to which a licence is granted under that section;
How do I find court cases under Section 24 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 24, section 24 Atomic Energy Act 1962, section 24 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 24 of the Atomic Energy Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 14 (Control over production and use of atomic energy), section 17 (Special provisions as to safety), section 18 (Restriction on disclosure of information), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 24 of the Atomic Energy Act come into force?
Section 24 of the Atomic Energy Act, cited as Atomic Energy Act 1962 24, 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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