Construction of orders, etc., issued under enactments
Section 20 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 deals with construction of orders, etc., issued under enactments. Where, by any [Central Act] or Regulation, a power to issue any [notification], order, scheme, rule, form, or bye-law is conferred, then expressions used in the [notification], order, scheme, rule, form or bye-law, if it is made after the commencement of this Act, shall, unless there is anything rep The Act came into force on 11 Mar 1897.
Where, by any 1[Central Act] or Regulation, a power to issue any 2[notification], order, scheme, rule, form, or bye-law is conferred, then expressions used in the 2[notification], order, scheme, rule, form or bye-law, if it is made after the commencement of this Act, shall, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, have the same respective meanings as in the Act or Regulation conferring the power.
Section 20, The General Clauses Act, 1897 (Act 10 of 1897).
Questions about Section 20
What does Section 20 of the General Clauses Act deal with?
Section 20 of the General Clauses Act is headed "Construction of orders, etc., issued under enactments". Where, by any [Central Act] or Regulation, a power to issue any [notification], order, scheme, rule, form, or bye-law is conferred, then expressions used in the [notification], order, scheme, rule, form or bye-law, if it is made after the commencement of this Act, shall, unless there is anything rep
How do I find court cases under Section 20 of the General Clauses 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: General Clauses Act 20, section 20 General Clauses Act, section 20 of the General Clauses Act. People searching for it also type general education provisions act 20 usc 1228a. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 20 of the General Clauses Act come into force?
Section 20 of the General Clauses Act, cited as General Clauses Act 20, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Definitions2735 words
- 23. Provisions applicable to making of rules or bye-laws after previous publication243 words
- 24. Continuation of orders, etc., issued under enactments repealed and re-enacted178 words
- 6. Effect of repeal168 words
- 4. Application of foregoing definitions to previous enactments143 words
- 28. Citation of enactments143 words
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