The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002 · Chapter IV – Offences

Section 26 – Previous sanction of Central Government for prosecution

In force Last verified 11 November 2026

26. Previous sanction of Central Government for prosecution

No prosecution for an offence committed under t his Act shall be instituted except with the previous sanction of the Central Government or such officer or authorit y as may be authorised by the Ce ntral Government, by order in writing in this behalf.

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