Section3
The Chit Funds Act, 1982

Act to override other laws, memorandum, articles, etc

In force From 02 Apr 1984 Act 40 of 1982 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 40 of 1982 Ministry Finance Enacted 19 Aug 1982 In force 02 Apr 1984

Section 3 of the Chit Funds Act, 1982 deals with act to override other laws, memorandum, articles, etc. Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act,-- (a) the provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any other law for the time being in force or in the memorandum or articles of association or bye-laws or in any agreement or resolution whether t The Act came into force on 02 Apr 1984.

Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act,--

(a) the provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any other law for the time being in force or in the memorandum or articles of association or bye-laws or in any agreement or resolution whether the same be registered, executed or passed, as the case may be, before or after the commencement of this Act; and

(b) any provision contained in the memorandum, articles, bye-laws, agreement or resolution aforesaid, shall, to the extent to which it is repugnant to the provisions of this Act, become or be void, as the case may be.

Section 3, The Chit Funds Act, 1982 (Act 40 of 1982).

Questions about Section 3

What does Section 3 of the Chit Funds Act deal with?

Section 3 of the Chit Funds Act is headed "Act to override other laws, memorandum, articles, etc". Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act,-- (a) the provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any other law for the time being in force or in the memorandum or articles of association or bye-laws or in any agreement or resolution whether t

How do I find court cases under Section 3 of the Chit Funds 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: Chit Funds Act 1982 3, section 3 Chit Funds Act 1982, section 3 of the Chit Funds Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 3 of the Chit Funds Act come into force?

Section 3 of the Chit Funds Act, cited as Chit Funds Act 1982 3, came into force on 02 Apr 1984, having been enacted on 19 Aug 1982. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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