Section 19 of The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021
Constitution of special investigation teams.
Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, or any judicial order by any Court, where the Commission considers it necessary so to do, it may constitute one or more special investigation teams, consisting of such officers or such persons, as it thinks necessary, for the purposes of carrying out its functions under this Act.
Summary
- The Commission has the power to set up special investigation teams.
- It can form these teams whenever it believes it is necessary to do so.
- The teams are made up of whichever officers or persons the Commission chooses.
- The sole purpose of these teams is to carry out the Commission's functions under the law.
- The Commission can create these teams despite any other existing law or any order from a court.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who decides who gets to be on a special investigation team?
The Commission chooses whichever officers or persons it thinks are necessary.
2. Can a local judge stop the Commission from sending an investigation team?
No, the Commission can form these teams despite any judicial order from a court.
3. Why does the Commission form these teams?
The teams are formed specifically to carry out the functions of the Commission under this law.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 19 of The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021, what can override the Commission's power to constitute special investigation teams?
Q2.Under Section 19 of The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021, who decides whether it is necessary to constitute a special investigation team?
Q3.Under Section 19 of The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021, who can be appointed to a special investigation team?
Q4.Under Section 19 of The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021, what is the primary purpose of constituting a special investigation team?