Delegation
Section 19 of the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 deals with delegation. The State Government may, by notification, direct that any power or function (except the powers to make rules under section 25)— (a) which may be exercised or performed by it, or (b) which may be exercised or performed by the Controlling Authority, under this Act, may, in relation to such matter and The Act came into force on 14 Mar 2006.
The State Government may, by notification, direct that any power or function (except the powers to make rules under section 25)—
(a) which may be exercised or performed by it, or
(b) which may be exercised or performed by the Controlling Authority,
under this Act, may, in relation to such matter and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the notification, be also exercised or performed by such officer or authority subordinate to the Government or officer subordinate to the Controlling Authority, as may be specified in such notification.
Section 19, The Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 (Act 29 of 2005).
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Questions about Section 19
What does Section 19 of the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act deal with?
Section 19 of the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act is headed "Delegation". The State Government may, by notification, direct that any power or function (except the powers to make rules under section 25)— (a) which may be exercised or performed by it, or (b) which may be exercised or performed by the Controlling Authority, under this Act, may, in relation to such matter and
How do I find court cases under Section 19 of the Private Security Agencies (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: Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act 19, section 19 Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, section 19 of the Private Security Agencies (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 19 of the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 25 (Power of State Government to make rules), so none of them can safely be read on its own. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently The Delhi Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Rules, 2009. (2009).
When did Section 19 of the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act come into force?
Section 19 of the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, cited as Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act 19, came into force on 14 Mar 2006, having been enacted on 23 Jun 2005. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 13. Cancellation and suspension of licence595 words
- 7. Application for grant of licence322 words
- 25. Power of State Government to make rules311 words
- 2. Definitions236 words
- 22. Offences by companies226 words
- 10. Eligibility to be a private security guard225 words
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