Section 6
Section 6 of Elephants' Preservation Act, 1879. Power of State Government to declare what are main roads and canals, and to make rules as to licenses.
Power of State Government to declare what are main roads and canals, and to make rules as to licenses. The State Government may from time to time 2* * * declare what shall be deemed to be main public roads and canals within the meaning of this Act, and make rules consistent with this Act for regulating- (a) the grant and renewal of licenses under this Act:
(b) the fees (if any) in money, tusks or captured elephants to be charged on such grant and renewal:
(c) the time during which such licenses shall continue in force; and (d) the conditions (if any) on which they shall be granted. All such declarations and rules shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall thereupon- have the force of law.
Section 6, Elephants' Preservation Act, 1879 (Act 18 of 1879).
Questions about Section 6
How do I find court cases under Section 6 of the Elephants' Preservation Act?
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When was the Elephants' Preservation Act enacted?
Elephants' Preservation Act was enacted in 1879 as Act 18 of 1879. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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