Rule of construction respecting enactments not extending to Jammu and Kashmir
Section 2A of the Census Act, 1948 deals with rule of construction respecting enactments not extending to Jammu and Kashmir. 2A. [Rule of construction respecting enactments not extending to Jammu and Kashmir.] Omitted by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020, vide notification No. The Act came into force on 03 Sep 1948.
2A. [Rule of construction respecting enactments not extending to Jammu and Kashmir.] Omitted by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020, vide notification No. S.O. 1123(E) dated (18-3-2020) and vide Union Territory of Ladakh Reorganisation (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020, notification No. S.O. 3774(E), dated (23-10-2020).
Section 2A, The Census Act, 1948 (Act 37 of 1948).
Questions about Section 2A
What does Section 2A of the Census Act deal with?
Section 2A of the Census Act is headed "Rule of construction respecting enactments not extending to Jammu and Kashmir". 2A. [Rule of construction respecting enactments not extending to Jammu and Kashmir.] Omitted by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020, vide notification No.
How do I find court cases under Section 2A of the Census 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: Census Act 1948 2A, section 2A Census Act 1948, section 2A of the Census Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 2A of the Census Act come into force?
Section 2A of the Census Act, cited as Census Act 1948 2A, came into force on 03 Sep 1948, having been enacted on 03 Sep 1948. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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- 18. Power to make rules269 words
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