The Industries(Development and Regulation) Act, 1951

• S. 1METALLURGICAL INDUSTRIES: A
• S. 2FUELS : (1) Coal, lignite, coke and their derivatives
• S. 3Definitions In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires
• S. 4[Saving
• S. 5Establishment and constitution of Central Advisory Council and its functions
• S. 6Section 6 establishes Development Councils to oversee and enhance the efficiency of scheduled industries.
• S. 7Reports and Accounts of Development Councils
• S. 8INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY : A
• S. 9Section 9 imposes a cess on specified scheduled industries for development purposes, with rates not exceeding two annas per cent.
• S. 10Section 10 mandates registration of existing industrial undertakings by their owners or the Central Government, with issuance of a registration certificate detailing productive capacity.
• S. 10ASection 10A allows the Central Government to revoke industrial registration if obtained by misrepresentation or deemed ineffective.
• S. 11Section 11 mandates that only the Central Government can license new industrial undertakings, with specific conditions.
• S. 11ASection 11A mandates that industrial owners must obtain a license or amend existing permits to produce or manufacture new articles.
• S. 11BSection 11B empowers the Central Government to set requirements for small scale industrial undertakings to promote economic growth and employment.
• S. 12Section 12 allows the Central Government to revoke or amend industrial licenses if the licensee fails to establish the project within specified time.
• S. 13Section 13 prohibits industrial undertakings from operating without a Central Government license for various specified conditions.
• S. 14Section 14 outlines the procedure for investigations before granting industrial licenses or permissions.
• S. 15Section 15 empowers the Central Government to investigate scheduled industries if there's a substantial fall in production, quality deterioration, unjustified price rise, or detrimental management.
• S. 15ASection 15A allows the Central Government to request a High Court to investigate a company's liquidation to explore restarting its industrial operations.
• S. 16Section 16 empowers the Central Government to issue directions to regulate industrial production, stimulate industry development, and control prices after investigations.
• S. 17[Special provisions for direct control by Central Government in certain cases
• S. 18Section 18 grants appointed investigators powers of a civil court to gather evidence and compel witness attendance.
• S. 18ASection 18A allows the Central Government to take over management of an industrial undertaking if it's not complying with directions or is managed detrimentally.

Chapter Section 1[18AA

• S. 18AAPower to take over industrial undertakings without investigation under certain circumstances

• S. 18BSection 18B nullifies management roles and contracts, appoints a managing agent, and transfers control of the industrial undertaking's assets upon a notified order.
• S. 18CContracts in bad faith, etc
• S. 18DSection 18D denies compensation for loss of office or contract termination due to specified provisions, but retains right to recover other recoverable moneys.
• S. 18ESection 18E allows the Central Government to override company directors' appointments and shareholder resolutions in a taken-over industrial company.
• S. 18FSection 18F allows the Central Government to cancel or authorize others to manage industrial undertakings if deemed necessary for public interest.

Chapter Section *18FA

• S. 18FAPower of Central Government to authorise, with the permission of the High Court, persons to take over management or control of industrial undertakings

Chapter Section 18FB

• S. 18FBPower of Central Government to make certain declarations in relation to industrial undertakings, the management or control of which has been taken over under section 18A, section 18AA, or section 18FA

Chapter Section 18FC

• S. 18FCPower of Central Government to call for report on the affairs and working of managed company

Chapter Section 18FD

• S. 18FDDecision of Central Government in relation to managed company

Chapter Section 18FE

• S. 18FEProvisions where Government decides to follow the course of action specified in section 18FD (1).

Chapter Section 18FF

• S. 18FFProvisions where Government decides to follow the course of action specified in section 18FD(2).

Chapter Section 18FG

• S. 18FGPreparation of inventory of assets and liabilities and list of members and creditors of managed company

Chapter Section 18FH

• S. 18FHStay of suits and other proceedings

• S. 18GPower to control supply, distribution, price, etc
• S. 19Section 19 grants the Central Government the authority to inspect industrial premises and examine related documents and personnel.
• S. 20Section 20 prohibits state governments or local authorities from taking over management or control of industrial undertakings.
• S. 21Section 21 specifies that administrative expenses for Development Council officers approved by the Central Government are funded by Parliament.
• S. 22Section 22 grants the Central Government authority to direct Development Councils on using proceeds from a cess.
• S. 23Section 23 lists textiles made from various fibers like cotton, jute, wool, silk, and synthetic fibers.
• S. 24Section 24 imposes penalties for contravening specific provisions or orders under the Industries(Development and Regulation) Act, including imprisonment, fines, and additional daily fines for continued offenses.
• S. 24ASection penalizes false statements or information provided under the Act with up to three months imprisonment and/or a fine of up to ₹2,000.

Chapter Section 24B

• S. 24BAppeal.--

Chapter Section 24C

• S. 24CRecovery.--

• S. 25The section allows the Central Government to delegate its powers under the Act to specified officers or authorities.
• S. 26The Central Government can direct State Governments to implement provisions of the Act.
• S. 27Section 27 prohibits courts from investigating offenses under this Act without a written report from a public servant.
• S. 28Section 28 states that the defendant must prove they have necessary permits if prosecuted for violating certain orders.
• S. 29Section 29 specifies that only certain magistrates can try offences under the Act, with higher courts handling more serious cases.
• S. 29ASection 29A allows first-class magistrates and presidency magistrates to impose fines over 1,000 rupees for violations of the Industries(Development and Regulation) Act.
• S. 29BSection 29B allows the Central Government to exempt small or developing industries from certain provisions of the Act.
• S. 29CSection 29C protects individuals and the government from legal actions for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
• S. 29DSection 29D prioritizes debts incurred by authorized persons for managing industrial undertakings taken over by the government.
• S. 30Section 30 grants the Central Government authority to create rules for implementing the Industries(Development and Regulation) Act, 1951.
• S. 31Section 31 allows the Industries(Development and Regulation) Act to supplement, not override, other central laws for scheduled industries.
• S. 32Amendment of section 2, Act 14 of 1947
• S. 33GLASS : (1) Hollow ware
• S. 34CERAMICS : (1) Fire bricks
• S. 35CEMENT AND GYPSUM PRODUCTS : (1) Portland cement
• S. 36TIMBER PRODUCTS: (1) Plywood
• S. 37DEFENCE INDUSTRIES : (1)Arms and ammunition
• S. 38MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRIES : (1) Cigarettes