Section 86: Power of Central Government to give directions to State Governments.

Q: What does Section 86 of The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSSA) deal with?

Section 86 FSSA pertains to "Power of Central Government to give directions to State Governments.". It is part of the The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 86 of The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSSA) governs power of Central Government to give directions to State Governments. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 86 FSSA still in force?

Yes, Section 86 of the The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 86 FSSA?

धारा 86 FSSA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 86 of the The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Section 86 of The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSSA) governs power of Central Government to give directions to State Governments. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 86 FSSA?

Dhara 86 FSSA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 86 of the The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 86 of The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSSA) governs power of Central Government to give directions to State Governments. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 86 of The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006?

Cite as: "Section 86, The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSSA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, § 86 (India).

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The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

Chapter XII — MISCELLANEOUS

Section 86

Power of Central Government to give directions to State Governments.

The Central Government may give such directions, as it may deem necessary, to a State Government for carrying out all or any of the provisions of this Act and the State Government shall comply with such directions.