Section 3, Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act, 1985 [S1T-6CC]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 11 April 1985.
3. Appointment of National Authority.—(1) The Central Government may, by notification, appoint an authority, to be known as the National Authority, to exercise the powers and perform the functions conferred on it by or under this Act. (2) The National Authority may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, appoint such officers and other employees as it considers necessary for the efficient discharge of its functions under this Act. (3) The Central Government may, by notification, direct that any power exercisable by it under this Act, except the power to make rules under section 34, shall, in relation to such matters and subject to such conditions as may be specified in the notification, be exercisable also by the National Authority.
Defined terms in this text (1)
National Authority: Section 2, Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act, 1985 [S1T6B2] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "National Authority" means the National Disaster Management Authority established under section 3
National Authority: 2 more definitions.
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Cited by (1)
Section 2, Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act, 1985 [S1T-6B2], 11 April 1985, Band A. "section 3".
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Duties published under this section (0)
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