Notification of discovery of uranium or thorium
Section 4 of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 deals with notification of discovery of uranium or thorium. Every person who, whether before or after the commencement of this Act, has discovered or discovers that uranium or thorium occurs at any place in India shall, within three months after the date of commencement of this Act or after the discovery, whichever is later, report the discovery in writing t The Act came into force on 21 Sep 1962.
(1) Every person who, whether before or after the commencement of this Act, has discovered or discovers that uranium or thorium occurs at any place in India shall, within three months after the date of commencement of this Act or after the discovery, whichever is later, report the discovery in writing to the Central Government or to any person or authority authorised by the Central Government in this behalf.
(2) Every person who has reason to believe that uranium or thorium occurs at any place in India shall, without delay, send intimation of such belief and the reasons therefor to the Central Government or to any such person or authority as aforesaid.
Section 4, The Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (Act 33 of 1962).
Questions about Section 4
What does Section 4 of the Atomic Energy Act deal with?
Section 4 of the Atomic Energy Act is headed "Notification of discovery of uranium or thorium". Every person who, whether before or after the commencement of this Act, has discovered or discovers that uranium or thorium occurs at any place in India shall, within three months after the date of commencement of this Act or after the discovery, whichever is later, report the discovery in writing t
How do I find court cases under Section 4 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 4, section 4 Atomic Energy Act 1962, section 4 of the Atomic Energy Act. People searching for it also type atomic energy act 4 cent stamp. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 4 of the Atomic Energy Act come into force?
Section 4 of the Atomic Energy Act, cited as Atomic Energy Act 1962 4, 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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