Power of Central Government and State Government to delegate
Section 215A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with power of Central Government and State Government to delegate. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act,-- (a) the Central Government shall have the power to delegate any power or functions that have been conferred upon it by the Act to any public servant or public authority and authorise such public servant or public authority to discharge any of its pow The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1989.
1[215A. Power of Central Government and State Government to delegate.--Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act,--
(a) the Central Government shall have the power to delegate any power or functions that have been conferred upon it by the Act to any public servant or public authority and authorise such public servant or public authority to discharge any of its powers, functions and duties under this Act;
(b) the State Government shall have the power to delegate any power or functions that have been conferred upon it by the Act to any public servant or public authority and authorise such public servant or public authority to discharge any of its powers, functions and duties under this Act.]
Section 215A, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988).
Questions about Section 215A
What does Section 215A of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?
Section 215A of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Power of Central Government and State Government to delegate". [215A. Power of Central Government and State Government to delegate.--Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act,-- (a) the Central Government shall have the power to delegate any power or functions that have been conferred upon it by the Act to any public servant or public authority and authori
How do I find court cases under Section 215A of the Motor Vehicles 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: MV Act 215A, section 215A MV Act, section 215A of the Motor Vehicles Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 215A of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?
Section 215A of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 215A, came into force on 01 Jul 1989, having been enacted on 14 Oct 1988. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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- 96. Power of State Government to make rules for the purposes of this Chapter995 words
- 72. Grant of stage carriage permits868 words
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