Transitional provisions

Q: When did Section 40 of the Andhra State Act come into force?

Section 40 of the Andhra State Act, cited as Andhra State Act 1953 40, came into force on 01 Oct 1953, having been enacted on 14 Sep 1953. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 01 Oct 1953 Act 30 of 1953 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 30 of 1953 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 14 Sep 1953 In force 01 Oct 1953

Section 40 of the Andhra State Act, 1953 deals with transitional provisions. The provisions of this section shall have effect with respect to the period beginning on the appointed day and ending immediately before the prescribed day. The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1953.

(1) The provisions of this section shall have effect with respect to the period beginning on the appointed day and ending immediately before the prescribed day.
(2) The jurisdiction of the High Court at Madras shall extend to the State of Andhra, and the said High Court shall, in relation to the territories of that State, continue to have such jurisdiction as it had immediately before the appointed day.
Section 40, The Andhra State Act, 1953 (Act 30 of 1953).

Questions about Section 40

What does Section 40 of the Andhra State Act deal with?

Section 40 of the Andhra State Act is headed "Transitional provisions". The provisions of this section shall have effect with respect to the period beginning on the appointed day and ending immediately before the prescribed day.

How do I find court cases under Section 40 of the Andhra State Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Andhra State Act 1953 40, section 40 Andhra State Act 1953, section 40 of the Andhra State Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 40 of the Andhra State Act come into force?

Section 40 of the Andhra State Act, cited as Andhra State Act 1953 40, came into force on 01 Oct 1953, having been enacted on 14 Sep 1953. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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