Section145
The Finance Act, 2025

Repeal of Act 18 of 1944 and savings

In force Act 7 of 2025 As on 11 Oct 2026

Act 7 of 2025 Ministry Finance Enacted 16 Aug 2025

Section 145 of the Finance Act, 2025 deals with repeal of Act 18 of 1944 and savings. Repeal of Act 18 of 1944 and savings. 145. The Act was enacted on 16 Aug 2025.

Repeal of Act 18 of 1944 and savings.

145. (1) The Public Debt Act, 1944 is hereby repealed.

(2) Notwithstanding such repeal anything done or any action taken in the exercise of any power conferred by or under the repealed Act shall be deemed to have been done or taken in the exercise of the powers conferred by or under the Government Securities Act, 2006 (38 of 2006) as amended by this Part as if the said Act was in force on the day on which such thing was done or action was taken.

(3) The rules made by the Central Government under the repealed Act as in force immediately before the commencement of this Part, shall be deemed to be the regulations made by the Bank under the Government Securities Act, 2006 (38 of 2006).

Section 145, The Finance Act, 2025 (Act 7 of 2025).

Questions about Section 145

What does Section 145 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 145 of the Finance Act is headed "Repeal of Act 18 of 1944 and savings". Repeal of Act 18 of 1944 and savings. 145.

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When was Section 145 of the Finance Act enacted?

Section 145 of the Finance Act, cited as Finance Act 2025 145, was enacted on 16 Aug 2025 as Act 7 of 2025. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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