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Section 39 of The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

The Executive Committee may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, by notification in the Official Gazette, make regulations consistent with this Act and the rules to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Summary

The Executive Committee is given the authority to create specific regulations to carry out the goals of the Act.
Before making any regulations, the committee must first get approval from the Central Government.
All new regulations must be officially published through a notification in the Official Gazette.
Any regulation created under this power must be entirely consistent with the main Act and any existing rules.

Practical examples

1In August 2026, the Executive Committee decides they need a new regulation detailing the exact testing procedures for a new type of water filter. Before they can publish it, they submit the draft to the Central Government for review. Once the government approves it, they publish it in the Official Gazette on October 12, 2026, making it official.

2The Executive Committee drafts a regulation regarding certification fees. However, a rule already established under the Act sets a hard limit on these exact fees. Because the new draft contradicts the existing rule, the committee cannot legally pass the regulation, as all new regulations must be consistent with existing rules.

FAQ

1. Who has the power to make regulations under Section 39 of The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016?

Under Section 39 of the Act, the Executive Committee is responsible for making regulations.

2. Does the Executive Committee need anyone's permission before making regulations under Section 39 of The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016?

Yes, Section 39 requires the committee to obtain the previous approval of the Central Government before making any regulations.

3. How must new regulations be announced under Section 39 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act?

According to Section 39, the regulations must be announced to the public by publishing a notification in the Official Gazette.

4. Can a new regulation overrule the main rules of The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 under Section 39?

No, Section 39 clearly states that any regulations made must be consistent with both the Act itself and the rules made under it.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 39 of The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, which specific body is granted the power to make regulations?

Q2.What is a mandatory condition for a regulation to be validly made under Section 39 of The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016?

Q3.Under Section 39 of The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, what happens if a proposed regulation conflicts with the existing rules of the Act?

Q4.According to Section 39 of The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, how are the approved regulations officially put into effect?

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Section 39 of The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

Summary

The Executive Committee is given the authority to create specific regulations to carry out the goals of the Act.
Before making any regulations, the committee must first get approval from the Central Government.
All new regulations must be officially published through a notification in the Official Gazette.
Any regulation created under this power must be entirely consistent with the main Act and any existing rules.