Power of the State Governments to make rules
Section 37 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 deals with power of the State Governments to make rules. The State Government may, after consultation with the board and subject to the condition of previous publication, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of this Act and not inconsistent with the rules, if any, made by the Central Govern The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1971.
(1) The State Government may, after consultation with the board and subject to the condition of previous publication, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of this Act and not inconsistent with the rules, if any, made by the Central Government.
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for--
(a) the authority to which, the manner in which, and the fee on payment of which, an appeal may be filed under section 15 and the procedure to be followed by the appellate authority in disposing of the appeal;
(b) the delegation of any of the powers and functions conferred by this Act on the State Government to any officer or authority specified by that Government.
1 [(3) Every rule made by the State Government under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before the State Legislature.]
Section 37, The Insecticides Act, 1968 (Act 46 of 1968).
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Questions about Section 37
What does Section 37 of the Insecticides Act deal with?
Section 37 of the Insecticides Act is headed "Power of the State Governments to make rules". The State Government may, after consultation with the board and subject to the condition of previous publication, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of this Act and not inconsistent with the rules, if any, made by the Central Govern
How do I find court cases under Section 37 of the Insecticides 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: Insecticides Act 1968 37, section 37 Insecticides Act 1968, section 37 of the Insecticides 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 37 of the Insecticides Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 15 (Appeal against the decision of a licensing officer), so none of them can safely be read on its own. The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently constitution of a State Advisory Board on disability under the rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 - Inclusion of three members of Legislative Assembly (2018).
When did Section 37 of the Insecticides Act come into force?
Section 37 of the Insecticides Act, cited as Insecticides Act 1968 37, came into force on 01 Mar 1971, having been enacted on 02 Sep 1968. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 36. Power of Central Government to make rules798 words
- 3. Definitions710 words
- 9. Registration of insecticides697 words
- 4. The Central Insecticides Board591 words
- 22. Procedure to be followed by Insecticide Inspectors555 words
- 29. Offences and punishment437 words
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