Section 5 — Delegation of powers.

5. Delegation of powers.―The Central Government may, by notified order, direct that 1[the 

power to make orders or issue notifications under section 3] shall, in relation to such matters and 

subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the direction, be exercisable also by― 

(a) such officer or authority subordinate to the Central Government, or 

                                                      
1. Subs. by Act 66 of 1971, s. 3, for “the power to make orders under section 3” (w.e.f. 23-12-1971).  



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(b) such State Government or such officer or such authority subordinate to a State 

Government, 

as may be specified in the direction.