Power to do work for discovering minerals
Section 9 of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 deals with power to do work for discovering minerals. The Central Government may, subject to the provisions of this section, do on, over or below the surface of any land such work as it considers necessary for the purpose of discovering whether there is present in or on the land, either in a natural state or in a deposit of waste material obtained from The Act came into force on 21 Sep 1962.
(1) The Central Government may, subject to the provisions of this section, do on, over or below the surface of any land such work as it considers necessary for the purpose of discovering whether there is present in or on the land, either in a natural state or in a deposit of waste material obtained from any underground or surface working, any substance from which in its opinion any of the prescribed substances can be obtained, and the extent to which such substance is so present.
(2) Before any powers are exercised under sub-section (1) in relation to any land, the Central Government shall serve on every owner, lessee and occupier of the land a notice in writing specifying the nature of the work proposed to be done and the extent of the land affected, and the time, not being less than twenty-eight days, within which and the manner in which objections can be made thereto, and no such powers shall be exercised otherwise than in pursuance of the notice or before the expiration of the time specified therein for making objections.
(3) The Central Government may, after giving the person making the objection an opportunity of appearing before and being heard by a person appointed by the Central Government for the purpose, and after considering any such objection and the report of the person so appointed, make such orders as it may deem proper but not so as to increase the extent of the land affected.
(4) Compensation shall be determined and paid in accordance with section 21 in respect of any diminution in the value of any land or property situate thereon resulting from the exercise of powers under this section.
Section 9, The Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (Act 33 of 1962).
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Questions about Section 9
What does Section 9 of the Atomic Energy Act deal with?
Section 9 of the Atomic Energy Act is headed "Power to do work for discovering minerals". The Central Government may, subject to the provisions of this section, do on, over or below the surface of any land such work as it considers necessary for the purpose of discovering whether there is present in or on the land, either in a natural state or in a deposit of waste material obtained from
How do I find court cases under Section 9 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 9, section 9 Atomic Energy Act 1962, section 9 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 9 of the Atomic Energy Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 21 (Principles relating to payment of compensation), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 9 of the Atomic Energy Act come into force?
Section 9 of the Atomic Energy Act, cited as Atomic Energy Act 1962 9, 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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