Section 42: Power of Central Government to issue directions .-(1) The Central Government may, from time to time, by writing issue to the Board such directions as it may think necessary in the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States or public order

Q: What does Section 42 of The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006 (PNGRB Act) deal with?

Section 42 PNGRB Act pertains to "Power of Central Government to issue directions .-(1) The Central Government may, from time to time, by writing issue to the Board such directions as it may think necessary in the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States or public order". It is part of the The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 42 of The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006 (PNGRB Act) governs power of Central Government to issue directions .-(1) The Central Government may, from time to time, by writing issue to the Board such directions as it may think necessary in the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States or public order. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 42 PNGRB Act still in force?

Yes, Section 42 of the The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 42 PNGRB Act?

धारा 42 PNGRB Act is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 42 of the The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006. Section 42 of The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006 (PNGRB Act) governs power of Central Government to issue directions .-(1) The Central Government may, from time to time, by writing issue to the Board such directions as it may think necessary in the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States or public order. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 42 PNGRB Act?

Dhara 42 PNGRB Act is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 42 of the The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 42 of The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006 (PNGRB Act) governs power of Central Government to issue directions .-(1) The Central Government may, from time to time, by writing issue to the Board such directions as it may think necessary in the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States or public order. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 42 of The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006?

Cite as: "Section 42, The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006 (PNGRB Act)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006, § 42 (India).

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(2)

Without prejudice to the foregoing provision, the Central Government may, if it finds necessary or expedient so to do in public interest or for maintaining or increasing supplies of petroleum, petroleum products or natural gas or all or any of them or for securing their equitable distribution and ensuring adequate availability, issue policy directives to the Board in writing and such policy directives shall be binding upon the Board:-

Provided that no such directive shall relate to any day-to-day affairs of the Board:

Provided further that the Board shall, as far as practicable, be given an opportunity of expressing its views before any directive is issued under this sub-¬section.

(3)

The decision of the Central Government whether a question is one of policy or not shall be final.