Section 40 - Recycling of Ships Act, 2019

The Recycling of Ships Act, 2019

Chapter X

Miscellaneous

40. Delegation of powers.-

(1) The Central Government may, by general or special order, subject to such conditions and restrictions as may be provided in such order, direct that any power, authority or jurisdiction exercisable by it under or in relation to a provision of this Act (except the power to make rules), be exercisable also by the National Authority or Competent Authority or such other officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India.

(2) The National Authority or the Competent Authority may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, by general or special order, subject to such conditions and restrictions as may be provided in such order, direct that any power, authority or jurisdiction exercisable by it under or in relation to a provision of this Act (except the power to make regulations), be exercisable also by such officer or other authority as may be specified in such order.