Section 34B
Power of Central Government to issue directions.
The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002
About this Act
An Act to provide for development and regulation of mineral resources in the territorial waters, continental shelf, exclusive economic zone and other maritime zones of India and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
1[34B. Power of Central Government to issue directions.-- Notwithstanding anything contained in
this Act, the Central Government may give such directions to the administering authority, as it may deem
necessary, in public interest, strategic interest of the country, conservation and development of mineral, or
to carry out the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder.]
Notes
1. Ins. by Act 17 of 2023, s. 20 (w.e.f. 17-8-2023).