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  1. The General Clauses Act of 1897 an Overview

    The General Clauses Act of 1897 is a piece of legislation that provides rules for the interpretation of statutes. These rules are applicable to all Central Acts and Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires. The General Clauses Act of 1897, often referred to as the Interpretation Act, indeed lays down the fundamental principles for ...

  2. PDF GENERAL CLAUSES ACT 1897

    The General Clauses Act, 1897 was enacted on 11th March, 1897 to consolidate and extend the General Clauses Act, 1868 and 1887. OBJECT, PURPOSE, IMPORTANCE OF GCA The objects of the Act are several, namely: 1. To shorten the language of Central Acts:- It provides principals to follow the

  3. The General Clauses Act-Interpreting Words and Legal Principles

    On March 11, 1897, the General Clauses Act of 1897 was enacted to combine and expand the General Clauses Acts of 1868 and 1887. The Act covers all fields of law and contains provisions relating to the interpretation of the General Clauses Act and other Indian legislation. The Act's definition applies only when the context requires it.

  4. PDF THE GENERAL CLAUSES ACT, 1897 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

    An Act to consolidate and extend the General Clauses Act, 1868 and 1887. WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and extend the General Clauses Acts, 1868 (1 of 1868) and 1887 (1 of 1887); it is hereby enacted as follows:— PRELIMINARY 1. 2Short title.—(1) This Act may be called the General Clauses Act, 1897; *** 3 * 2. [Repeal.]

  5. PDF The General Clauses Act, 1897

    Short title -. This Act may be called the General Clauses Act, 1897. Repeal -. (Repealed by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1903 (1 of 1903), Sec. 4 and Schedule III) 3. Definitions -. In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context ...

  6. India Code: General Clauses Act, 1897

    The General Clauses Act, 1897: Hindi Title: साधारण खण्‍ड अधिनियम, 1897: Long Title: An Act to consolidate and extend the General Clauses Act, 1868 and 1887. Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice: Department: Legislative Department: Enforcement Date: 11-03-1897: Last Updated: 14-01-2019:

  7. The General Clauses Act

    Law Commission Report The General Clauses Act LAW COMMISSION OF INDIA SIXTIETH REPORT ON THE GENERAL CLAUSES ACT, 1897 MAY, 1974 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW, JUSTICE & COMPANY AFFAIRS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Appendix CONTENTS Preliminary Statutory ...

  8. PDF THE GENERAL CLAUSES ACT, 1897

    THE GENERAL CLAUSES ACT, 1897 (ACT NO. X OF 1897). [11th March, 1897] 1887. An Act to consolidate and extend the General Clauses Acts, 1868 and WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and extend the General Clauses Acts, 1868 and 1887; It is hereby enacted as follows:- PRELIMINARY Short title 1. This Act may be called the General Clauses Act ...

  9. The General Clauses Act, 1897

    THE GENERAL CLAUSES ACT, 1897 3. Application to foregoing definitions to previous enactments [Section 4]- There are certain definitions in section 3 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 which would also apply to the Acts and Regulations made prior to 1987 i., on the previous enactments of 1868 and 1887. This provision is divided into two parts-

  10. The General Clauses Act 1897 (10 of 1897)

    Unless the context otherwise requires, the General Clauses Act, 1897, shall subject to any adaptations and modifications that may be made therein under article 372, apply for the interpretation of this Constitution as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of the legislature of the Dominion of India." The words italici2ed (which ...

  11. PDF The General Clauses Act, 1897

    3. Subs, by the A.O., 1950, as amended by C.O. 17, dated 5th June, 1950, for the section. (2) "act", used with reference to an offence or civil wrong, shall include a series of acts and words which refer to acts done, extend also to illegal omissions; (3) "affidavit" shall include affirmation and declaration in the case of persons by law ...

  12. The General Clauses Act, 1897

    Short title -. (1) This Act may be called the General Clauses Act, 1897. 2. Repeal -. (Repealed by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1903 (1 of 1903), Sec. 4 and Schedule. III) 3. Definitions -. In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or ...

  13. The General Clauses Act, 1897

    Section 3(26) of the General Clauses Act, 1897 reads as under: - "Immovable property" shall include land, benefits to arise out of land, and things attached to the earth, or permanently fastened to anything attached to the earth;" The Section 3 of Transfer of Property Act does not define the term except to say that immovable property does not include standing timber, growing crops or grass.

  14. THE GENERAL CLAUSES ACT, 1897

    Assignment; Waiting for Godot Litcharts notes ... MPT by Hafiz karim islamiat portion; Aligarh, Partition of Bengal; MPT by Hafiz karim urdu portion; Preview text. THE GENERAL CLAUSES ACT, 1897 CONTENTS PRELIMINARY. ... ( 27 of 1981 ), s. 3 and 2 nd Sch. 4 Cl. ( 37 b) relating to "Orrisa Act" omitted by the General Clauses (Arndt.) Act ...

  15. A brief discussion on the importance and purposes of enacting General

    This paper is regarding e importance and purposes of enacting the General Clauses Act,1897 and reasons for considering it as a Legislative Dictionary in Bangladesh perspective. ... But it is existing till todays date with its stringent provisions. This Assignment is made only for assignment purposes and plz use the actual bare Act to get in ...

  16. General Clauses Act 1897

    GENERAL CLAUSES ACT 1897 VOL. V-B 9 THE GENERAL CLAUSES ACT, 1897. ACT NO. 10 OF 1897 1* [11th March, 1897.] An Act to consolidate and extend the General Clauses Acts, 1868 and Clauses Acts, 1868 (1 of 1868.) and 1887; (1 of 1887.); It is hereby enacted as follows:- PRELIMINARY 1. Short title.-

  17. General Clauses Act 1897

    This document is the preamble and section 1 of the General Clauses Act of 1897 from India. It provides definitions for key terms used in central acts and regulations in India. Some key definitions include: - "Central Government" means the President of India and includes authorities administering states, union territories, and chief commissioner provinces. - "Central Act" means an act of ...

  18. India Code: General Clauses Act, 1897

    The General Clauses Act, 1897: Long Title: An Act to consolidate and extend the General Clauses Act, 1868 and 1887. Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice: Department: Legislative Department: Enforcement Date: 11-03-1897: Last Updated: 14-01-2019: Schedule 1. THE SCHEDULE. Order; Appendix;

  19. General Clauses Act 1897 Law of All Laws

    The document is an assignment on analyzing the implementation of the General Clauses Act 1897 in Bangladesh. It begins with an abstract, introduction, and sections on the General Clauses Act, its implementation in Bangladesh, and a critical analysis. Some key points made are: - The General Clauses Act 1897 provides definitions and interpretation guidelines for other legislation in Bangladesh ...

  20. India Code: General Clauses Act, 1897

    The General Clauses Act, 1897: Long Title: An Act to consolidate and extend the General Clauses Act, 1868 and 1887. Department: Department of Administrative reforms: Enforcement Date: 11-03-1897: Type: CENTRAL ACT (Ministry of Law and Justice, Legislative Department) Location: Uttar Pradesh: Ref Act ID: 189710: Schedule 1. THE SCHEDULE.

  21. India Code: GENERAL CLAUSES ACT, 1897

    Act ID: 189710: Act Number: 10: Enactment Date: 1897-03-11: Act Year: 1897: Short Title: The GENERAL CLAUSES ACT, 1897: Department: Police Department: Type:

  22. The General Clasuses Act 1897

    the general clauses act, 1897 arrangement of sections preliminary sections short title. general definitions definitions. application of foregoing definitions. Skip to document. ... Evidence LAW Assignment; A93a489e 36d2 4809 bbf8 5e9010d1f98b; Kanunu Kannada (PDF) 13-02-2020; Adversarial and inquisitorial system outline; Medicine-and-society;

  23. PDF The General Clauses Act, 1897 Contents

    THE GENERAL CLAUSES ACT, 1897 ACT NO. X OF 1897 [11th March, 1897] An Act to consolidate and extend the General Clauses Acts, 1868 and 1887. WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and extend the General Clauses Acts, 1868 and 1887; It is hereby enacted as follows: PRELIMINARY Short title 1. This Act may be called the General Clauses Act, 1897. 2.