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The Special Economic Zones Act, 2005

Agency to inspect

In force From 10 Feb 2006 Act 28 of 2005 As on 23 Oct 2026

Act 28 of 2005 Ministry Commerce and Industry Enacted 23 Jun 2005 In force 10 Feb 2006 Cited by 1 provision Instruments 1

Section 20 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 deals with agency to inspect. Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the Central Government may, by notification, specify any officer or agency to carry out surveys or inspections for securing of compliance with the provisions of any Central Act by a Developer or an entrepreneur, as the The Act came into force on 10 Feb 2006.

Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the Central Government may, by notification, specify any officer or agency to carry out surveys or inspections for securing of compliance with the provisions of any Central Act by a Developer or an entrepreneur, as the case may be, and such officer or agency shall submit verification and compliance reports, in such manner and within such time as may be specified in the said notification.

Section 20, The Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 (Act 28 of 2005).

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Referred to by 1

  1. s. 22 Investigation, inspection, search or seizure

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Questions about Section 20

What does Section 20 of the Special Economic Zones Act deal with?

Section 20 of the Special Economic Zones Act is headed "Agency to inspect". Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the Central Government may, by notification, specify any officer or agency to carry out surveys or inspections for securing of compliance with the provisions of any Central Act by a Developer or an entrepreneur, as the

How do I find court cases under Section 20 of the Special Economic Zones 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: Special Economic Zones Act 20, section 20 Special Economic Zones Act, section 20 of the Special Economic Zones 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 20 of the Special Economic Zones Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently Amendment to Rules, 2006 (2010).

When did Section 20 of the Special Economic Zones Act come into force?

Section 20 of the Special Economic Zones Act, cited as Special Economic Zones Act 20, came into force on 10 Feb 2006, having been enacted on 23 Jun 2005. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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