Central Bare Acts 1978

Press Council Act, 1978

Title: Press Council Act, 1978

State: Central

Year: 1978

Preamble1 - Press Council Act, 1978 ChapterI - Preliminary Section1 - Short Title and Extent Section2 - Definitions Section3 - Rule of Construction Respecting Enactments Not Extending to the State of Jammu and Kashmir or Sikkim ChapterII - Establishment of the Press Council Section4 - Incorporation of the Council Section5 - Composition of the Council Section6 - Term of Office and Retirement of Members Section7 - Conditions of Service of Members Section8 - Committees of the Council Section9 - Meetings of the Council and Committees Section10 - Vacancies Among Members or Defect in the Constitution Not to Invalidate Acts and Proceedings of the Council Section11 - Staff of the Council Section12 - Authentication of Orders and Other Instruments of the Council ChapterIII - Powers and Functions of the Council Section13 - Objects and Functions of the Council Section14 - Power to Censure Section15 - General Powers of the Council Section16 - Levy of Fees Section17 - Payments to the Council Section18 - Fund of the Council Section19 - Budget Section20 - Annual Report Section21 - Interim Reports Section22 - Accounts and Audit ChapterIV - Miscellaneous Section23 - Protection of Action Taken in Good Faith Section24 - Members, Etc., to Be Public Servants Section25 - Power to Make Rules Section26 - Power to Make Regulations Section27 - Amendment of Act 25 of 1867

Bolani Ores Limited (Acquisition of Shares) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1978

State: Central

Year: 1978

.....POSSESSION OF PROPERTIES, ETC - Where any property appertaining to any of the undertakings of the Section17 - PENALTIES - Any person who, Chapter3 - OFFENCES BY COMPANIES Section19 - PROTECTION OF ACTION TAKEN IN GOOD FAITH - No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Section20 - COGNIZANCE OF OFFENCES - Notwithstanding anything contained in theCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973-, no Court shall Section21 - SAVING OF CONTRACTS, ETC - All contracts, deeds, bonds, agreements and other instruments of whatever nature to which Section22 - SAVING OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - If, on the appointed day, there is pending any suit, 'arbitration, appeal or other legal Section23 - BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA TO ADOPT ACCOUNTS OF DISSOLVED COMPANY Section24 - TRANSFER OF DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE DISSOLVED COMPANY Section25 - POWER TO REMOVE DIFFICULTIES - If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Section26 - ACT TO OVERRIDE PROVISIONS OF OTHER LAWS - The provisions of this Act or of any order made there under shall have Section27 - POWER TO AMEND MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION Chapter4 - POWER TO MAKE RULES

High Denomination Bank Notes (Demonetisation) Act, 1978

State: Central

Year: 1978

Preamble1 - High Denomination Bank Notes (Demonetisation) Act, 1978 Section1 - SHORT TITLE, EXTENT AND COMMENCEMENT Section2 - DEFINITIONS In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, Section3 - HIGH DENOMINATION BANK NOTES TO CEASE TO BE LEGAL TENDER On the expiry of the 16th day of January, 1978, all high Section4 - PROHIBITION OF TRANSFER AND RECEIPT OF HIGH DENOMINATION BANK NOTES Save as provided by or under this Act, no person Section5 - DECLARATION OF HIGH DENOMINATION BANK NOTES BY BANKS AND GOVERNMENT TREASURIES Section6 - EXCHANGE OF HIGH DENOMINATION BANK NOTES HELD BY BANKS AND GOVERNMENT TREASURIES Section7 - EXCHANGE OF HIGH DENOMINATION BANK NOTES HELD BY OTHER PERSONS Section8 - EXCHANGE OF NOTES AFTER THE TIME LIMIT SPECIFIED IN SECTION 7 Section9 - CLOSING OF BANKS AND GOVERNMENT TREASURIES

Hindustan Tractors Limited (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1978

State: Central

Year: 1978

.....- CLAIMS TO BE MADE TO THE COMMISSIONER Every person having a claim against the Company shall prefer such claim before Section20 - PRIORITY OF CLAIMS The claims arising out of the matters specified in the Schedule shall have priorities in accordance Section21 - EXAMINATION OF CLAIMS Section22 - ADMISSION OR REJECTION OF CLAIMS Section23 - DISBURSEMENT OF AMOUNT BY THE COMMISSIONER OF CLAIMANTS After admitting a claim under this Act, the amount due in Section24 - DISBURSEMENT OF AMOUNTS TO THE COMPANY Section25 - UNDISBURSED OR UNCLAIMED AMOUNT TO BE DEPOSITED TO THE GENERAL REVENUE ACCOUNT Any money paid to the Commissioner which Section26 - ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY Section27 - ACT TO HAVE OVERRIDING EFFECT The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent Section28 - PROVISION RELATING TO CONTRACTS Section29 - TRANSFER OF ASSETS, ETC., TO BE VOID IN CERTAIN CASES Section30 - PROTECTION OF ACTION TAKEN IN GOOD FAITH Section31 - PENALTIES Any person who, Section32 - OFFENCES BY COMPANIES Section33 - DELEGATION OF POWERS Section34 - POWER OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT TO MAKE RULES Section35 - POWER TO REMOVE DIFFICULTIES If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Section36 - DECLARATION AS TO THE POLICY OF THE STATE It is hereby declared that this Act is for giving effect to the policy of the

Public Sector Iron and Steel Companies (Restructuring) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1978

State: Central

Year: 1978

.....COMPANIES Section15 - PROVISIONS RELATING TO OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF TRANSFERRED UNITS Section16 - PROVISIONS RELATING TO DIRECTORS Section17 - PROVISION RELATING TO AUDITORS Every person appointed under section 619 of the Companies Act, 1956 -as an auditor of a Section18 - COMPENSATION FOR TRANSFER NOT PAYABLE Notwithstanding anything contained in the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947-, or in Section19 - PROVIDENT FUND Where a provident fund has been established by a dissolved company or any other company in respect of a Section20 - GRATUITY, WELFARE AND OTHER FUNDS Where any gratuity, welfare or other fund has been established by a dissolved company Section21 - PROVISIONS WITH RESPECT TO INCOME TAX AND SUR TAX Section22 - TAXES, FEES AND OTHER CHARGES NOT PAYABLE For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that no exists, duties, fees Section23 - SAVINGS OF CONTRACTS ETC Section24 - SAVING OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS If, on the appointed day, there is pending any suit, arbitration, appeal or other legal Section25 - POWER TO REMOVE DIFFICULTIES If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Section26 - ACT TO OVERRIDE THE PROVISIONS OF OTHER LAWS The provisions of this Act or of any order made thereunder shall have Section27 - POWER TO AMEND MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

Sugar Undertakings (Taking over of Management) Act, 1978

State: Central

Year: 1978

Preamble1 - Sugar Undertakings (Taking over of Management) Act, 1978 Section1 - SHORT TITLE, EXTENT AND COMMENCEMENT Section2 - Section3 - Chapter02 - TAKING OVER OF MANAGEMENT Section4 - ASSETS, ETC., OF NOTIFIED SUGAR UNDERTAKING Chapter1 - APPOINTMENT OF CUSTODIAN Chapter2 - PAYMENT OF AMOUNT Section7 - POWER OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT TO MAKE CERTAIN DECLARATIONS Section8 - ASSISTANCE TO NOTIFIED SUGAR UNDERTAKINGS TO CLEAR ARREARS OF CANE DUES Chapter04 - MISCELLANEOUS Section9 - NOTIFIED SUGAR UNDERTAKING, IF A COMPANY, NOT TO BE WOUND UP Section11 - POWER TO TERMINATE THE CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT If the Custodian or Custodian-General is of opinion that any contract of Section12 - MANAGEMENT OF NOTIFIED SUGAR UNDERTAKINGS PENDING TAKING OVER PHYSICAL POSSESSION BY THE CUSTODIAN Section13 - PROTECTION OF ACTION TAKEN IN GOOD FAITH Chapter3 - DELEGATION OF POWERS Section15 - DEBTS INCURRED FOR THE PURPOSES OF NOTIFIED SUGAR UNDERTAKINGS TO HAVE PRIORITY Every debt arising out of any loan Section16 - PENALTIES If any person Chapter4 - OFFENCES BY COMPANIES Section18 - ACT NOT TO APPLY TO CERTAIN SUGAR UNDERTAKINGS Section19 - ACT TO HAVE OVERRIDING EFFECT The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent Section20 - POWER TO MAKE RULES The Central Government may, by notification, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Act Section21 - LAYING OF RULES AND CERTAIN NOTIFICATIONS Every rule made by the Central Government under this Act and every Chapter5 - REPEAL AND SAVING

Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes Banning Act 1978

Title: Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes Banning Act 1978

State: Central

Year: 1978

Preamble1 - Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes Banning Act 1978 Section1 - Short Title and Extent Section2 - Definitions Section3 - Banning of Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes or Enrolment as Members or Participation Therein Section4 - Penalty for Contravening the Provisions of Section 3 Section5 - Penalty for Other Offences in Connection with Prize Chits or Money Circulation Schemes Section6 - Offences by Companies Section7 - Power to Enter, Search and Seize Section8 - Forfeiture of Newspaper and Publication Containing Prize Chit or Money Circulation Scheme Section9 - Power to Try Offences Section10 - Offences Under This Act to Be Cognizable Section11 - Act Not to Apply to Certain Prize Chits or Money Circulation Schemes Section12 - Transitional Provisions Section13 - Power to Make Rules Section14 - Repeals and Saving

Deposit Insurance Corporation (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1978

Title: Deposit Insurance Corporation (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1978

State: Central

Year: 1978

Preamble1 - Deposit Insurance Corporation (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1978 ChapterI - Preliminary Section1 - Short Title and Commencement Section2 - Definitions ChapterII - Acquisition and Transfer of Undertaking of the Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited Section3 - Undertaking of the Company to Vest in the Corporation Section4 - Merger of the Undertaking of the Company with the Undertaking of the Corporation Section5 - General Effect of Merger Section6 - Payment of Amount Section7 - Power of Central Government to Authorise a Person or Body of Persons to Take over the Management of the Company ChapterIII - Amendments to the Deposit Insurance Corporation Act, 1961 Section8 - Amendment of the Deposit Insurance Corporation Act, 1961 ChapterIV - Amendment to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 Section9 - Amendment of Act 2 of 1934

Metro Railways (Construction of Works) Act, 1978

Title: Metro Railways (Construction of Works) Act, 1978

State: Central

Year: 1978

.....of Construction, Etc. Section23 - Power to Underpin Building or Otherwise Strengthen It Section24 - Power to Enter, Etc. Section25 - Amount Payable for Damage, Loss or Injury Section26 - Right to Claim for Damages ChapterV - Inspection of Metro Railway Section27 - Appointment and Duties of Commissioner Section28 - Powers of Commissioners Section29 - Facilities to Be Afforded to Commissioner ChapterVI - Miscellaneous Section30 - Surplus Land to Be Sold or Otherwise Disposed of Section31 - Notice of Accidents and Enquiries Section32 - Power to Alter the Entries in the Schedule Section33 - Prohibition of Obstruction Section34 - Local Authorities Lo Assist Section35 - Prohibition of Removal of Marks Section36 - Penalty for Failure to Comply with Directions Issued Under Section 21 Section37 - General Provision for Punishment of Offences Section38 - Offences by Companies Section39 - Bar of Jurisdiction Section40 - Effect of Act and Rules, Etc., Inconsistent with Other Enactments Section41 - Protection of Action Taken in Good Faith Section42 - Power to Remove Difficulties Section43 - Application of the Indian Railways Act, 1890 Section44 - Power to Make Rules Section45 - Saving Section - Metro Railways (Construction of Works) Amendment Act, 1987

Coast Guard Act, 1978

Title: Coast Guard Act, 1978

State: Central

Year: 1978

.....the Coast Guard Section5 - Control, Direction, Etc. Section6 - Enrolment Section7 - Liability for Service Outside India Section8 - Oath of Allegiance Section9 - Resignation and Withdrawal from the Post Section10 - Tenure of Service Under the Act Section11 - Dismissal or Removal by Central Government and by Other Officers Section12 - Certificate of Termination of Service Section13 - Restrictions Respecting Right to Form Association, Freedom of Speech, Etc. ChapterIII - Duties Ana Functions of the Coast Guard Section14 - Duties and Functions of Coast Guard ChapterIV - Offences Section15 - Correspondence, Etc., with Offenders Section16 - Deserting Post and Neglect of Duty Section17 - Mutiny Section18 - Persons on Board Ship or Aircraft Seducing Coast Guard Personnel from Allegiance Section19 - Striking or Threatening Superior Officers Section20 - Disobedience to Superior Officer Section21 - Ill-treating Subordinates Section22 - Quarrelling, Fighting and Disorderly Behaviour Section23 - Certain Forms of Disgraceful Conduct Section24 - Drunkenness Section25 - Desertion and Aiding Desertion Section26 - Breaking out of Ship and Absence Without Leave Section27 - Losing Ship or Aircraft Section28 - Dangerous Unauthorised Flying Section29 - Inaccurate Certificate Section30 - Low Flying and Annoyance by Flying Section31 - Disobedience of Lawful Command of Captain of an Aircraft Section32 - False Accusations Section33 - Falsifying Official Documents and False Declarations Section34 - Offences in Respect of Property Section35 - Damage to Property Section36 - Taking Unauthorised Goods on Board Section37 - Offences in Respect of Papers Relating to Vessel, Craft or Aircraft Taken into Custody Section38 - Offences in Respect of Vessel, Craft or Aircraft Taken into Custody Section39 - Unlawful Taking of Ransom Section40 - Offences Relating to Coast Guard Courts Section41 - Escape from Custody Section42 - Violation of the Act, Rules and.....