Power of the Central Government to issue directions

In force From 01 Nov 1996 Act 44 of 1995 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 44 of 1995 Ministry Science and Technology Enacted 16 Dec 1995 In force 01 Nov 1996

Section 16 of the Technology Development Board Act, 1995 deals with power of the Central Government to issue directions. Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Act, the Board shall, in the discharge of its functions and duties under this Act, be bound by such directions on questions of policy as the Central Government may give in writing to it from time to time: Provided that the Board shall, as far as The Act came into force on 01 Nov 1996.

(1) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Act, the Board shall, in the discharge of its functions and duties under this Act, be bound by such directions on questions of policy as the Central Government may give in writing to it from time to time:
Provided that the Board shall, as far as practicable, be given an opportunity to express its views before any direction is given under this sub-section.
(2) The decision of the Central Government whether a question is one of the policy or not shall be final.
Section 16, The Technology Development Board Act, 1995 (Act 44 of 1995).

Questions about Section 16

What does Section 16 of the Technology Development Board Act deal with?

Section 16 of the Technology Development Board Act is headed "Power of the Central Government to issue directions". Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Act, the Board shall, in the discharge of its functions and duties under this Act, be bound by such directions on questions of policy as the Central Government may give in writing to it from time to time: Provided that the Board shall, as far as

How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Technology Development Board 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: Technology Development Board Act 16, section 16 Technology Development Board Act, section 16 of the Technology Development Board Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 16 of the Technology Development Board Act come into force?

Section 16 of the Technology Development Board Act, cited as Technology Development Board Act 16, came into force on 01 Nov 1996, having been enacted on 16 Dec 1995. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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