Section23
The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951

Decision of Central Government final respecting certain matters

In force Act 65 of 1951 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 65 of 1951 Ministry Commerce and Industry Enacted 31 Oct 1951

Commencement. 08-05-1952, 15-02-1962

Section 23 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 deals with decision of Central Government final respecting certain matters. If, for the purposes of this Act, any question arises as to whether-- (a) there has been a substantial expansion of an industrial undertaking, or (b) an industrial undertaking is producing or manufacturing any new article, the decision of the Central Government thereon shall be final.] The Act was enacted on 31 Oct 1951.

1[23. Decision of Central Government final respecting certain matters.--If, for the purposes of this Act, any question arises as to whether--

(a) there has been a substantial expansion of an industrial undertaking, or

(b) an industrial undertaking is producing or manufacturing any new article,

the decision of the Central Government thereon shall be final.]

Section 23, The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 (Act 65 of 1951).

Questions about Section 23

What does Section 23 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act deal with?

Section 23 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act is headed "Decision of Central Government final respecting certain matters". [23. Decision of Central Government final respecting certain matters.--If, for the purposes of this Act, any question arises as to whether-- (a) there has been a substantial expansion of an industrial undertaking, or (b) an industrial undertaking is producing or manufacturing any new article, the de

How do I find court cases under Section 23 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) 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: Industries (Development and Regulation) Act 23, section 23 Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, section 23 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was Section 23 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act enacted?

Section 23 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, cited as Industries (Development and Regulation) Act 23, was enacted on 31 Oct 1951 as Act 65 of 1951. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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