Section 35 of The Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990
If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order, published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as it may deem necessary, for the removal of the difficulty: Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiry of a period of three years from the appointed day.
Summary
- The Central Government has the power to resolve difficulties in implementing the provisions of the Act.
- This is done by making provisions through an order published in the Official Gazette.
- Any order made must not be inconsistent with the existing provisions of the Act.
- No such difficulty-removal order can be made after the expiry of a period of three years from the appointed day.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What kind of orders can the Central Government issue under Section 35 of the Act?
The Central Government can issue orders making necessary provisions to remove any difficulty that arises in giving effect to the provisions of the Act.
2. Where must these difficulty-removal orders be published?
They must be published in the Official Gazette.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 35 of The Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990, what is the strict time limit for the Central Government to make an order to remove difficulties?
Q2.Under Section 35 of The Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990, what is the essential legal requirement for any difficulty-removal order made by the Central Government?
Q3.Under Section 35 of The Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990, which instrument must the Central Government use to remove a difficulty?
Q4.Suppose the Central Government wants to resolve an administrative issue four years after the appointed day. Why is it barred from using Section 35 of The Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990, to do so?