Bar of jurisdiction
Section 22 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 deals with bar of jurisdiction. No civil court shall have jurisdiction to entertain any suit or proceeding in respect of anything done, action taken or order or direction issued by the Central Government or any other authority or officer in pursuance of any power conferred by or in relation to its or his functions under this Act. The Act came into force on 19 Nov 1986.
No civil court shall have jurisdiction to entertain any suit or proceeding in respect of anything done, action taken or order or direction issued by the Central Government or any other authority or officer in pursuance of any power conferred by or in relation to its or his functions under this Act.
Section 22, The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (Act 29 of 1986).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument states 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.
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Questions about Section 22
What does Section 22 of the Environment (Protection) Act deal with?
Section 22 of the Environment (Protection) Act is headed "Bar of jurisdiction". No civil court shall have jurisdiction to entertain any suit or proceeding in respect of anything done, action taken or order or direction issued by the Central Government or any other authority or officer in pursuance of any power conferred by or in relation to its or his functions under this Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 22 of the Environment (Protection) 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: Environment Act 22, section 22 Environment Act, section 22 of the Environment (Protection) 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 22 of the Environment (Protection) Act, and has it changed?
The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently GSR 189 (E): National Environment Appellate Authority (Salary, Allowances and Conditions of Service of Members) Rules, 1998 (1998).
When did Section 22 of the Environment (Protection) Act come into force?
Section 22 of the Environment (Protection) Act, cited as Environment Act 22, came into force on 19 Nov 1986, having been enacted on 23 May 1986. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Power of Central Government to take measures to protect and improve environment580 words
- 25. Power to make rules447 words
- 11. Power to take sample and procedure to be followed in connection therewith420 words
- 15C. Adjudicating officer379 words
- 10. Powers of entry and inspection369 words
- 15F. Offence for failure to pay penalty or additional penalty310 words
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