Section 1

Short title and commencement.

The Public Employment (Requirement as to Residence) Act, 1957

  • Act 44 of 1957
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Home
About this Act

An Act to make in pursuance of clause (3) of article 16 of the Constitution special provisions for requirement as to residence in regard to certain classes of public employment in certain areas and to repeal existing laws prescribing any such requirement.

All sections
    (1) This Act may be called the Public Employment (Requirement as to Residence) Act, 1957.
     (2) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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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