Powers of Central Government to issue directions
Section 40 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007 deals with powers of Central Government to issue directions. Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Act, the Authority shall, in exercise of its powers and performance of its functions under this Act, be bound by such directions on questions of policy, other than those relating to technical and administrative matters, as the Central Government The Act came into force on 25 Oct 2010.
(1) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Act, the Authority shall, in exercise of its powers and performance of its functions under this Act, be bound by such directions on questions of policy, other than those relating to technical and administrative matters, as the Central Government may give in writing to it from time to time:
Provided that the Authority 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 policy or not, shall be final.
Section 40, The Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007 (Act 37 of 2007).
Questions about Section 40
What does Section 40 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act deal with?
Section 40 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act is headed "Powers of Central Government to issue directions". Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Act, the Authority shall, in exercise of its powers and performance of its functions under this Act, be bound by such directions on questions of policy, other than those relating to technical and administrative matters, as the Central Government
How do I find court cases under Section 40 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act?
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When did Section 40 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act come into force?
Section 40 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, cited as Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act 40, came into force on 25 Oct 2010, having been enacted on 19 Sep 2007. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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