Section 7

Act to override other enactments.

The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991

  • Act 42 of 1991
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
About this Act

An Act to prohibit conversion of any place of worship and to provide for the maintenance of the religious character of any place of worship as it existed on the 15th day of August, 1947, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

All sections
    The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force or any instrument having effect by virtue of any law other than this Act.

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