Power of Central Government to issue directions
Section 55 of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 deals with power of Central Government to issue directions. The Central Government may give directions to a State Government or the Bureau as to carrying out into execution of this Act in the State. The Act came into force on 28 Jun 2012.
The Central Government may give directions to a State Government or the Bureau as to carrying out into execution of this Act in the State.
Section 55, The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (Act 52 of 2001).
Questions about Section 55
What does Section 55 of the Energy Conservation Act deal with?
Section 55 of the Energy Conservation Act is headed "Power of Central Government to issue directions". The Central Government may give directions to a State Government or the Bureau as to carrying out into execution of this Act in the State.
How do I find court cases under Section 55 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 55, section 55 Energy Conservation Act 2001, section 55 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 55 of the Energy Conservation Act come into force?
Section 55 of the Energy Conservation Act, cited as Energy Conservation Act 2001 55, 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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