Power of Central Government or State Government to issue directions
Section 18 of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 deals with power of Central Government or State Government to issue directions. The Central Government or the State Government may, in the exercise of its powers and performance of its functions under this Act and for efficient use of energy and its conservation, issue such directions in writing as it deems fit for the purposes of this Act to any person, officer, authority or a The Act came into force on 28 Jun 2012.
The Central Government or the State Government may, in the exercise of its powers and performance of its functions under this Act and for efficient use of energy and its conservation, issue such directions in writing as it deems fit for the purposes of this Act to any person, officer, authority or any designated consumer and such person, officer or authority or any designated consumer shall be bound to comply with such directions.
Explanation.--For the avoidance of doubts, it is hereby declared that the power to issue directions under this section includes the power to direct--
(a) regulation of norms for process and energy consumption standards in any industry or building or building complex; or
(b) regulation of the energy consumption standards for equipment and appliances.
Section 18, The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (Act 52 of 2001).
Made under this section, and citing it
6 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.
- BEE 2 Star Rated TransformersOrder 2018
- Mandator use of minimum BEE 2 star labelled and ISI Marked outdoor distribution transformersNotification 2018
- specification of the constant speed fuel consumption standard for heavy duty commercial vehicles of category M3 and N3 with gross vehicle weight exceeding twelve tonnes in accordance with the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989Notification 2017
- Punjab Energy Conservation Building CodeNotification 2016
- Specification of energy consumption standards for motor vehicles which are type approved under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989Notification 2015
- Mandatory use of Solar Water, BISNotification 2006
Another 1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 18
What does Section 18 of the Energy Conservation Act deal with?
Section 18 of the Energy Conservation Act is headed "Power of Central Government or State Government to issue directions". The Central Government or the State Government may, in the exercise of its powers and performance of its functions under this Act and for efficient use of energy and its conservation, issue such directions in writing as it deems fit for the purposes of this Act to any person, officer, authority or a
How do I find court cases under Section 18 of the Energy Conservation 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: Energy Conservation Act 2001 18, section 18 Energy Conservation Act 2001, section 18 of the Energy Conservation 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 18 of the Energy Conservation Act, and has it changed?
The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there are 6: most recently BEE 2 Star Rated Transformers (2018), then Mandator use of minimum BEE 2 star labelled and ISI Marked outdoor distribution transformers (2018), and 4 more.
When did Section 18 of the Energy Conservation Act come into force?
Section 18 of the Energy Conservation Act, cited as Energy Conservation Act 2001 18, came into force on 28 Jun 2012, having been enacted on 29 Sep 2001. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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