Section 47 — Delegation of powers

Reviewed by CA Nikhil Gupta · Last reviewed 18 September 2026

The Central Government may by notification direct that any of its powers or functions under the Act, except the power to make rules under section 48, be exercised or discharged also by a specified authority, subject to any conditions in the notification.

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