[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.
Section 16A: Power of the Central Government to delegate.
The Civil Defence Act, 1968Central Act · Act 27 of 1968
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Civil Defence Act, 1968 |
|---|---|
| Section | 16A |
| Marginal note | Power of the Central Government to delegate. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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- inserted, Act 42 of 1971. . Ins. by Act 42 of 1971, s. 6 (during emergency and six months thereafter) (w.e.f. 3-12-1971)
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