Substitution of functionaries
Section 17 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 deals with substitution of functionaries. In any [Central Act] or Regulation made after the commencement of this Act, it shall be sufficient, for the purpose of indicating the application of a law to every person or number of persons for the time being executing the functions of an office, to mention the official title of the officer at pre The Act came into force on 11 Mar 1897.
(1) In any 1[Central Act] or Regulation made after the commencement of this Act, it shall be sufficient, for the purpose of indicating the application of a law to every person or number of persons for the time being executing the functions of an office, to mention the official title of the officer at present executing the functions, or that of the officer by whom the functions are commonly executed.
(2) This section applies also to all 2[Central Acts] made after the third day of January, 1868, and to all Regulations made on or after the fourteenth day of January, 1887.
Section 17, The General Clauses Act, 1897 (Act 10 of 1897).
Questions about Section 17
What does Section 17 of the General Clauses Act deal with?
Section 17 of the General Clauses Act is headed "Substitution of functionaries". In any [Central Act] or Regulation made after the commencement of this Act, it shall be sufficient, for the purpose of indicating the application of a law to every person or number of persons for the time being executing the functions of an office, to mention the official title of the officer at pre
How do I find court cases under Section 17 of the General Clauses Act?
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When did Section 17 of the General Clauses Act come into force?
Section 17 of the General Clauses Act, cited as General Clauses Act 17, came into force on 11 Mar 1897, having been enacted on 11 Mar 1897. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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- 6. Effect of repeal168 words
- 4. Application of foregoing definitions to previous enactments143 words
- 28. Citation of enactments143 words
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