Section 46. Removal of difficulties

46. Removal of difficulties .—(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as may appear to it to be necessary for removing the difficulty: Provided that no such order shall be made under this section after the expiry of a period of three years from the date of commencement of this Act. (2) Every order made under this section shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament. STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS India is a leader in the global ship recycling industry with a share of over thirty per cent. The ship recycling industry is a labour-intensive sector, but, it is susceptible to concerns relating to environmental safety. The existing regulatory framework, namely, the Ship Breaking Code (Revised), 2013, governs the ship recycling activity in India and lays down the standards for environmental protection and workers' safety. However, the said Code does not provide penalties for contravention of the provisions of the Code or deal with the restrictions and prohibitions on use of hazardous materials on ships.