The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 · IV — MISCELLANEOUS

Section 22. Power of the Central Government to issue directions to Development Councils

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

22. Power of the Central Government to issue directions to Development Councils.— In the exercise of its functions under this Act, every Development Council shall be guided by such instructions as may be given to it by the Central Government and such instructions may include directions relating to the manner in which, and the purpose for which, any proceeds of the cess levied under section 9 which may have been handed over to it, shall be expanded. 1 — [23. Decision of Central Government final respecting certain matters. If, for the purposes of — this Act, any question arises as to whether (a) there has been a substantial expansion of an industrial undertaking, or (b) an industrial undertaking is producing or manufacturing any new article, the decision of the Central Government thereon shall be final.]

Source: India Code