September 14, 2026

Section 23 – Environment Protection Act: Powers to Delegate

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 — back to Table of Contents

Section 23. Powers to delegate

Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (3) of section 3, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, delegate, subject to such conditions and limitations as may be specified in the notifications, such of its powers and functions under this Act, except the powers to constitute an authority under sub-section (3) of section 3 and to make rules under section 25, as it may deem necessary or expedient, to any officer, State Government or other authority.