Section 13, Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act, 1985 [S1T-6PX]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 11 April 1985.
13. Grant of licence.—(1) An application for a licence to undertake the construction of buildings in a vulnerable area shall be made to the National Authority in Form C, accompanied by a fee of nil rupees. (2) The National Authority may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, grant the licence subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, or, for reasons to be recorded in writing, refuse to grant the licence. (3) A licence granted under this section shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of its grant and may be renewed in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The National Authority may, after giving the licensee an opportunity of being heard, suspend or cancel a licence for contravention of any condition thereof.
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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
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Cited by (1)
Section 12, Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act, 1985 [S1T-6NV], 11 April 1985, Band A. "section 13".
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