Section21
The Energy Conservation Act, 2001

Borrowing powers of Bureau

In force From 28 Jun 2012 Act 52 of 2001 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 52 of 2001 Ministry Power Enacted 29 Sep 2001 In force 28 Jun 2012

Section 21 of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 deals with borrowing powers of Bureau. The Bureau may, with the consent of the Central Government or in accordance with the terms of any general or special authority given to it by the Central Government, borrow money from any source as it may deem fit for discharging all or any of its functions under this Act. The Act came into force on 28 Jun 2012.

(1) The Bureau may, with the consent of the Central Government or in accordance with the terms of any general or special authority given to it by the Central Government, borrow money from any source as it may deem fit for discharging all or any of its functions under this Act.

(2) The Central Government may guarantee, in such manner as it thinks fit, the repayment of the principal and the payment of interest thereon with respect to the loans borrowed by the Bureau under sub-section (1).

Section 21, The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (Act 52 of 2001).

Questions about Section 21

What does Section 21 of the Energy Conservation Act deal with?

Section 21 of the Energy Conservation Act is headed "Borrowing powers of Bureau". The Bureau may, with the consent of the Central Government or in accordance with the terms of any general or special authority given to it by the Central Government, borrow money from any source as it may deem fit for discharging all or any of its functions under this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 21 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 21, section 21 Energy Conservation Act 2001, section 21 of the Energy Conservation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 21 of the Energy Conservation Act come into force?

Section 21 of the Energy Conservation Act, cited as Energy Conservation Act 2001 21, 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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