Section 16A

Power of the Central Government to delegate.

The Civil Defence Act, 1968

  • Act 27 of 1968
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

An Act to make provision for civil defence and for matters connected therewith.

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    1[16A. Power of the Central Government to delegate.--The Central Government may, by order, direct that any power or duty, which by this Act or any rule made thereunder is conferred or imposed upon the Central Government shall, in such circumstances and under such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the direction, be exercised or discharged also by any officer or authority subordinate to the Central Government.

Notes

1. Ins. by Act 42 of 1971, s. 6 (during emergency and six months thereafter) (w.e.f. 3-12-1971)
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