Section 20

Construction of orders, etc., issued under enactments.

The General Clauses Act, 1897

  • Act 10 of 1897
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and extend the General Clauses Act, 1868 and 1887.

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    Where, by any 1[Central Act] or Regulation, a power to issue any 2[notification], order, scheme, rule, form, or bye-law is conferred, then expressions used in the 2[notification], order, scheme, rule, form or bye-law, if it is made after the commencement of this Act, shall, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, have the same respective meanings as in the Act or Regulation conferring the power.

Notes

1. Subs. by the A.O. 1937, for "Act of the Governor General in Council"
2. Ins. by Act 1 of 1903, s. 3 and the Second Schedule.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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