Central Act
The Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act, 1985
An Act to confer certain powers on the Central Government to secure that claims arising out of, or connected with, the Bhopal gas leak disaster are dealt with speedily, effectively, equitably and to the best advantage of the claimants and for matters incidental thereto.
| Act number | 21 of 1985 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1985-03-29 |
| In force from | 1985-02-20 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers |
| Department | Department of Chemicals and Petro-Chemicals |
| Sections | 12 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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When did the The Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act, 1985 come into force?
It came into force on 1985-02-20, having been enacted on 1985-03-29.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (Department of Chemicals and Petro-Chemicals).
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