Delegation of powers

In force Act 65 of 1951 As on 16 Oct 2026

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

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

Section 25 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 deals with delegation of powers. The Central Government may, by notified order, direct that any power exercisable by it under this Act (other than the power given to it by section [,18A, 18AA and 18FA]) shall, in relation to such matters and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the direction, be exercisable al The Act was enacted on 31 Oct 1951.

¹[25. Delegation of powers.--(1) The Central Government may, by notified order, direct that any power exercisable by it under this Act (other than the power given to it by section 16² [,18A, 18AA and 18FA]) shall, in relation to such matters and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the direction, be exercisable also by such officer or authority (including in the said expressions any Development Council, State Government or officer or authority subordinate to the Central Government) as may be specified in the direction.
(2) Any power exercisable by a State Government by virtue of a direction under sub-section (1) may, unless otherwise provided in such direction, be exercised also by such officer or authority subordinate to that State Government as it may, by notified order, specify in this behalf.]
Section 25, The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 (Act 65 of 1951).

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This section refers to

s. 16 Powers of Central Government on completion of investigation under section 15

Questions about Section 25

What does Section 25 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act deal with?

Section 25 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act is headed "Delegation of powers". [25. Delegation of powers.--(1) The Central Government may, by notified order, direct that any power exercisable by it under this Act (other than the power given to it by section [,18A, 18AA and 18FA]) shall, in relation to such matters and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in

How do I find court cases under Section 25 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 25, section 25 Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, section 25 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.

What should I read with Section 25 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 16 (Powers of Central Government on completion of investigation under section 15), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was Section 25 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act enacted?

Section 25 of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, cited as Industries (Development and Regulation) Act 25, 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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