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The Atomic Energy Act, 1962

Delegation of powers

In force From 21 Sep 1962 Act 33 of 1962 As on 23 Oct 2026

Act 33 of 1962 Ministry Department of Atomic Energy Enacted 15 Sep 1962 In force 21 Sep 1962 Instruments 5

Section 27 of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 deals with delegation of powers. The Central Government may, by order, direct that any power conferred or any duty imposed on it by this Act shall, in such circumstances and subject to such conditions as may be specified in the direction, be exercised or discharged also by-- (a) such officer or authority subordinate to the Central The Act came into force on 21 Sep 1962.

The Central Government may, by order, direct that any power conferred or any duty imposed on it by this Act shall, in such circumstances and subject to such conditions as may be specified in the direction, be exercised or discharged also by--

(a) such officer or authority subordinate to the Central Government, or

(b) such State Government or such officer or authority subordinate to a State Government as may be specified in the direction.

Section 27, The Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (Act 33 of 1962).

Made under this section, and citing it

3 instruments state that it was made under this provision — the power to make it comes from here, so a change to any of them changes what this section requires in practice. Newest first.

Another 2 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 27

What does Section 27 of the Atomic Energy Act deal with?

Section 27 of the Atomic Energy Act is headed "Delegation of powers". The Central Government may, by order, direct that any power conferred or any duty imposed on it by this Act shall, in such circumstances and subject to such conditions as may be specified in the direction, be exercised or discharged also by-- (a) such officer or authority subordinate to the Central

How do I find court cases under Section 27 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 27, section 27 Atomic Energy Act 1962, section 27 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 27 of the Atomic Energy Act, and has it changed?

The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there are 3: most recently Notification dated 15.12.2015 authorising Director AMD to exercise powers of entry and inspection under section 8 of the Act for the purpose of Atomic Energy (Working of the mines, minerals and handling of prescribed substances) Rules, 1984 (New Addition) (2021), then Notification s.o.1014 E 04..07.2005 (2021), and 1 more.

When did Section 27 of the Atomic Energy Act come into force?

Section 27 of the Atomic Energy Act, cited as Atomic Energy Act 1962 27, 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

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