Section 47: Power of Central Government to supersede Bureau.

Q: What does Section 47 of The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (TECA) deal with?

Section 47 TECA pertains to "Power of Central Government to supersede Bureau.". It is part of the The Energy Conservation Act, 2001, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 47 of The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (TECA) governs power of Central Government to supersede Bureau. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 47 TECA still in force?

Yes, Section 47 of the The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 47 TECA?

धारा 47 TECA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 47 of the The Energy Conservation Act, 2001. Section 47 of The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (TECA) governs power of Central Government to supersede Bureau. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 47 TECA?

Dhara 47 TECA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 47 of the The Energy Conservation Act, 2001. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 47 of The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (TECA) governs power of Central Government to supersede Bureau. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 47 of The Energy Conservation Act, 2001?

Cite as: "Section 47, The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (TECA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Energy Conservation Act, 2001, § 47 (India).

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(1)

It at any time the Central Government is of opinion-

(a) that on account of grave emergency, the Bureau is unable to discharge the functions and duties imposed on it by or under the provisions of this Act; or

(b) that the Bureau has persistently made default in complying with any direction issued by the Central Government under this Act or in discharge of the functions and duties imposed on it by or under the provisions of this Act and as a result of such default, the financial position of the Bureau had deteriorated or the administration of the Bureau had deteriorated; or

(c) that circumstances exist which render it necessary in the public interest so to do, the Central Government may, by notification, supersede the Bureau for such period, not exceeding six months, as may be specified in the notification.

(2)

Upon the publication of a notification under sub-section (1) superseding the Bureau,-

(a) all the members referred to in clauses (o), (p) and (q) of sub-section (2) of section 4 shall, as from the date of supersession, vacate their offices as such;

(b) all the powers, functions and duties which may, by or under the provisions of this Act, be exercised or discharged by or on behalf of the Bureau, shall until the Bureau is reconstituted under sub-section (3), be exercised and discharged by such person or persons as the Central Government may direct; and

(c) all property owned or controlled by the Bureau shall, until the Bureau is reconstituted under sub-section (3), vest in the Central Government.

(3)

On the expiration of the period of supersession specified in the notification issued under sub-section (1), the Central Government may reconstitute the Bureau by a fresh appointment and in such case any person or persons who vacated their offices under clause (a) of sub-section (2), shall not be deemed disqualified for appointment:

Provided that the Central Government may, at any time, before the expiration of the period of supersession, take action under this sub-section.

(4)

The Central Government shall cause a notification issued under sub-section (1) and a full report of any action taken under this section and the circumstances leading to such action to be laid before each House of Parliament at the earliest.