Section 22: Act to override other laws

Q: What does Section 22 of Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 (WCMR) deal with?

Section 22 WCMR pertains to "Act to override other laws". It is part of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 22 of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 (WCMR) governs act to override other laws. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 22 WCMR still in force?

Yes, Section 22 of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 22 WCMR?

धारा 22 WCMR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 22 of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017. Section 22 of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 (WCMR) governs act to override other laws. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 22 WCMR?

Dhara 22 WCMR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 22 of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 22 of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 (WCMR) governs act to override other laws. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 22 of Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017?

Cite as: "Section 22, Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 (WCMR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, 2017, § 22 (India).

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Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 22

Act to override other laws

The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force or in any contract, express or implied, or in any instrument having effect by virtue of any law or in any custom or usage.