The Indian Antarctic Act, 2022
Central · 2022
- S. 1Short title and commencement.
- S. 2Application.
- S. 3Definitions.
- S. 4Permit for Indian expedition to Antarctica.
- S. 5Permit for Indian station in Antarctica.
- S. 6Permit for vessel and aircraft entering Antarctica.
- S. 7Permit for mineral resource activities.
- S. 8Permit for certain activities in Antarctica.
- S. 9Permit for introducing non-native animals and plants into Antarctica.
- S. 10Permit for introducing microscopic organisms.
- S. 11Permit to enter protected areas.
- S. 12Permit for waste disposal.
- S. 13Permit for discharge into sea.
- S. 14Permit for removal of biological specimen or any other sample from Antarctica.
- S. 15Certain provisions not to apply during emergencies.
- S. 16Special permit for commercial fishing in Antarctica.
- S. 17Prohibition of nuclear explosion or disposal of radioactive waste material in Antarctica.
- S. 18Prohibition of introducing non-sterile soil in Antarctica.
- S. 19Prohibition of introducing specified substances and products.
- S. 20Prohibition relating to historic sites and monuments.
- S. 21Prohibition of possessing, selling, etc.
- S. 22Prohibition of discharge of certain products or substances.
- S. 23Constitution of Committee.
- S. 24Meetings of Committee.
- S. 25Functions of Committee.
- S. 26Power of Central Government to give directions.
- S. 27Application for permit.
- S. 28Liability of owner or Operator in certain cases.
- S. 29Suspension or cancellation of permit.
- S. 30Inspection in India.
- S. 31Inspection of international facilities.
- S. 32Obstruction and false information.
- S. 33Waste disposal.
- S. 34Establishment of waste classification system and waste management plans.
- S. 35Removal of waste from Antarctica.
- S. 36Disposal of combustive wastes.
- S. 37Storage of wastes.
- S. 38Committee to ensure compliance of international obligations.
- S. 39Duties and liabilities of Operator in case of environmental emergency.
- S. 40Exemption of Operator from liability in certain cases.
- S. 41Penalty for contravention of certain provisions of Act by person.
- S. 42Penalty for contravention of certain provisions of Act involving vessel.
- S. 43Penalty for contravention of certain provisions of Act involving aircraft.
- S. 44Penalty where no provision made in Act.
- S. 45Offences by companies.
- S. 46Constitution of fund.
- S. 47Security for permit by certain persons.
- S. 48Designated Court and jurisdiction.
- S. 49Report to Committee of offences.
- S. 50Conferment of powers of investigation, etc.
- S. 51Application of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 to proceedings before Designated Court.
- S. 52Accounts and audit of fund.
- S. 53Returns and reports.
- S. 54Protection of action taken in good faith.
- S. 55Power to make rules.
- S. 56Power to remove difficulties.
- S. 57Rules, notifications or orders made or issued to be laid before Parliament.