Section 14: Previous sanction of the Central Government for prosecution

Q: What does Section 14 of The Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and Other Maritime Zones Act, 1976 (TTWCSEEZOMZA) deal with?

Section 14 TTWCSEEZOMZA pertains to "Previous sanction of the Central Government for prosecution". It is part of the The Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and Other Maritime Zones Act, 1976, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 14 of The Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and Other Maritime Zones Act, 1976 (TTWCSEEZOMZA) governs previous sanction of the Central Government for prosecution. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 14 TTWCSEEZOMZA still in force?

Yes, Section 14 of the The Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and Other Maritime Zones Act, 1976 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 14 TTWCSEEZOMZA?

धारा 14 TTWCSEEZOMZA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 14 of the The Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and Other Maritime Zones Act, 1976. Section 14 of The Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and Other Maritime Zones Act, 1976 (TTWCSEEZOMZA) governs previous sanction of the Central Government for prosecution. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 14 TTWCSEEZOMZA?

Dhara 14 TTWCSEEZOMZA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 14 of the The Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and Other Maritime Zones Act, 1976. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 14 of The Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and Other Maritime Zones Act, 1976 (TTWCSEEZOMZA) governs previous sanction of the Central Government for prosecution. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 14 of The Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and Other Maritime Zones Act, 1976?

Cite as: "Section 14, The Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and Other Maritime Zones Act, 1976 (TTWCSEEZOMZA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and Other Maritime Zones Act, 1976, 1976, § 14 (India).

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- No prosecution shall be instituted against any person in respect of any offence under this Act or the rules made thereunder without the previous sanction of the Central Government or such officer or authority as may be authorised by that Government by order in writing in this behalf.