Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on November 1, 2018, delegates specific powers and functions under Section 10 of the Arms Act of 1959 to the Secretary of the Department of Commerce and the Secretary of the Department of Defence Production. This delegation pertains to the import and export of arms and ammunition as specified in Schedule I of the Arms Rules, 2016. The notification supersedes a previous order (S.O. 2049E) dated May 22, 2018.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Delegation of Powers:**
* The Central Government delegates powers under Section 10 of the Arms Act, 1959.
* **Designated Officers:**
* Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, or an authorized officer, for import of arms and ammunition.
* Secretary, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, or an authorized officer, for export of arms and ammunition.
* The arms and ammunition mentioned are as specified in Schedule I of the Arms Rules, 2016
* **Conditions for Exercising Powers:**
* The designated Secretaries must adhere to the policies and instructions of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
* New policies or instructions require prior consent from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
* **Revocation Clause:**
* The Central Government retains the right to revoke the delegated powers or exercise the functions directly if deemed necessary in the public interest.
Impact Analysis:
* **Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry:**
* *Impact:* Granted authority to exercise powers related to the import of arms and ammunition, subject to conditions outlined in the notification.
* *Action Required:* Ensure compliance with existing policies and instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs and seek prior consent before implementing any new policies or instructions.
* **Secretary, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence:**
* *Impact:* Granted authority to exercise powers related to the export of arms and ammunition, subject to conditions outlined in the notification.
* *Action Required:* Ensure compliance with existing policies and instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs and seek prior consent before implementing any new policies or instructions.
* **Central Government (Ministry of Home Affairs):**
* *Impact:* Delegates specific powers while retaining oversight and the ability to revoke the delegation if necessary.
* *Action Required:* Monitor the exercise of delegated powers and provide guidance and policy direction as needed. Retain the authority to intervene if deemed necessary in the public interest.
Key Entities Referenced
Arms Act, 1959: An Indian law regulating the acquisition, possession, manufacture, sale, import, export, and transport of firearms and ammunition.
Ministry of Home Affairs: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for internal security, law and order, and other related matters.
Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry: A department within the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Government of India, responsible for international trade, commerce, and related policies.
Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence: A department within the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India, responsible for the production of defence equipment and related matters.
Arms Rules, 2016: Rules pertaining to the Arms Act, 1959 specifying regulations for arms and ammunition.
S.O. 5607E: An order number related to the notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
S.O. 2049E: Previous notification being superseded by the current notification.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued, which is also the capital of India.
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[फा.सं. वी.-11026/164/2018-आयुध]
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6488 GI/2018 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 1st November, 2018
S.O. 5607(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 43 of the Arms Act, 1959 (54
of 1959), and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section 3, Sub-
section (ii) vide S.O. 2049(E), dated the 22nd May, 2018 the Central Government hereby directs that, the powers and
functions which are exercised and performed by it under section 10 of the said Act, shall also be exercised and performed
by the following officers, namely: -
(a) the Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and
Industry or an officer authorised by him in this behalf for import of Arms and Ammunition as specified in
Schedule I of Arms Rules, 2016;
(b) the Secretary to the Government of India in Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence or an
officer authorised by him in this behalf for export of Arms and Ammunition as specified in Schedule I of
the Arms Rules, 2016.
2. The powers and functions under this notification shall be exercised and performed by the said officers subject to
following conditions, namely: -
(i) The Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and
Industry and the Secretary to the Government of India in Department of Defence Production, Ministry of
Defence shall observe the policies and instructions laid down by the Central Government in the Ministry of
Home Affairs and shall not enunciate any new policy or issue instructions in relation thereto without the
prior consent of the Central Government in the Ministry of Home Affairs; and
(ii) The Central Government may revoke such delegation of powers and functions or may itself exercise or
perform the powers or functions under the said section, if in its opinion such a course of action is necessary
in the public interest.
[F.No.V-11026/164/2018-Arms]
S. C. L. DAS, Jt. Secy.
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