Section2
The Technology Development Board Act, 1995

Definitions

In force From 01 Nov 1996 Act 44 of 1995 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 44 of 1995 Ministry Science and Technology Enacted 16 Dec 1995 In force 01 Nov 1996 Instruments 1

Section 2 of the Technology Development Board Act, 1995 deals with definitions. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "Board" means the Technology Development Board constituted under sub-section (1) of section 3; The Act came into force on 01 Nov 1996.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,--

(a) "Board" means the Technology Development Board constituted under sub-section (1) of section 3;

(b) "Chairperson" means the Chairperson of the Board;

(c) "Fund" means the Fund for Technology Development and Application constituted under sub-section (1) of section 9;

(d) "member" means a member of the Board and includes the Chairperson;

(e) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act;

(f) "Secretary' means the Secretary of the Board appointed under sub-section (1) of section 4;

(g) words and expressions used herein and not defined but defined in the Research and Development Cess Act, 1986 (32 of 1986), shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in that Act.

Section 2, The Technology Development Board Act, 1995 (Act 44 of 1995).

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Questions about Section 2

What does Section 2 of the Technology Development Board Act deal with?

Section 2 of the Technology Development Board Act is headed "Definitions". In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "Board" means the Technology Development Board constituted under sub-section (1) of section 3;

How do I find court cases under Section 2 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 2, section 2 Technology Development Board Act, section 2 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.

What should I read with Section 2 of the Technology Development Board Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 3 (Constitution and incorporation of the Board), section 4 (Secretary and other officers and employees of the Board), section 9 (Fund for Technology Development and Application), so none of them can safely be read on its own. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently G.S.R 668 (E) TDB Act (1998).

When did Section 2 of the Technology Development Board Act come into force?

Section 2 of the Technology Development Board Act, cited as Technology Development Board Act 2, 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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