Protection of action taken in good faith
Section 29 of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 deals with protection of action taken in good faith. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Government or any person or authority in respect of anything done by it or him in good faith in pursuance of this Act or of any rule of order made thereunder. The Act came into force on 21 Sep 1962.
No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Government or any person or authority in respect of anything done by it or him in good faith in pursuance of this Act or of any rule of order made thereunder.
Section 29, The Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (Act 33 of 1962).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 29
What does Section 29 of the Atomic Energy Act deal with?
Section 29 of the Atomic Energy Act is headed "Protection of action taken in good faith". No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Government or any person or authority in respect of anything done by it or him in good faith in pursuance of this Act or of any rule of order made thereunder.
How do I find court cases under Section 29 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 29, section 29 Atomic Energy Act 1962, section 29 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 29 of the Atomic Energy Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Atomic Energy (Factories) Rules, 1996 (2021).
When did Section 29 of the Atomic Energy Act come into force?
Section 29 of the Atomic Energy Act, cited as Atomic Energy Act 1962 29, 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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