Section59
The Energy Conservation Act, 2001

Rules and regulations to be laid before Parliament and State Legislature

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 59 of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 deals with rules and regulations to be laid before Parliament and State Legislature. Every rule made by the Central Government and every regulation made under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, The Act came into force on 28 Jun 2012.

(1) Every rule made by the Central Government and every regulation made under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or regulation, or both Houses agree that the rule or regulation should not be made, the rule or regulation shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule or regulation.

(2) Every rule made by the State Government shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of the State Legislature where it consists of two Houses, or where such Legislature consists of one House, before that House.

Section 59, The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (Act 52 of 2001).

Questions about Section 59

What does Section 59 of the Energy Conservation Act deal with?

Section 59 of the Energy Conservation Act is headed "Rules and regulations to be laid before Parliament and State Legislature". Every rule made by the Central Government and every regulation made under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions,

How do I find court cases under Section 59 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 59, section 59 Energy Conservation Act 2001, section 59 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 59 of the Energy Conservation Act come into force?

Section 59 of the Energy Conservation Act, cited as Energy Conservation Act 2001 59, 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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