section 17
Power to make rules
The Meghalaya Protection of Catchment Areas Act, 1990General199017 sections
Statutory text
- (1) The Government may by notification make rules to carry out purposes of this Act.
- (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, viz.
- (a) The manner and method of functioning of the Advisory Board
- (b) Fees, if any, to be paid to non-official members and other persons connected with the functions of the Board;
- (c) The form and manner of application for permission to carry on any activity in non-critical catchment areas;
- (d) The guidelines for the competent authority to deal with applications for permission, subject to provisions of section 7;
- (e) The form and manner of notification to be issued under sub-section (2) of section 8 regarding measures to be taken;
- (f) From and manner of issuing notice for entry upon any land for inspection and verification under section 10;
- (g) The authorities and nodal agency to implement and monitor the implementation of the Act;
- (h) Supply or collection of information and data; and
- (i) Any other matter that is required to be prescribed for the purpose of this Act.
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