Saving for previous enactments, rules and bye-laws
Section 29 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 deals with saving for previous enactments, rules and bye-laws. The provisions of this Act respecting the construction of Acts, Regulations, rules or bye-laws made after the commencement of this Act shall not affect the construction of any Act, Regulation, rule or bye-law made before the commencement of this Act, although the Act, Regulation, rule or bye-law is The Act came into force on 11 Mar 1897.
The provisions of this Act respecting the construction of Acts, Regulations, rules or bye-laws made after the commencement of this Act shall not affect the construction of any Act, Regulation, rule or bye-law made before the commencement of this Act, although the Act, Regulation, rule or bye-law is continued or amended by an Act, Regulation, rule or bye-law made after the commencement of this Act.
Section 29, The General Clauses Act, 1897 (Act 10 of 1897).
Questions about Section 29
What does Section 29 of the General Clauses Act deal with?
Section 29 of the General Clauses Act is headed "Saving for previous enactments, rules and bye-laws". The provisions of this Act respecting the construction of Acts, Regulations, rules or bye-laws made after the commencement of this Act shall not affect the construction of any Act, Regulation, rule or bye-law made before the commencement of this Act, although the Act, Regulation, rule or bye-law is
How do I find court cases under Section 29 of the General Clauses Act?
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When did Section 29 of the General Clauses Act come into force?
Section 29 of the General Clauses Act, cited as General Clauses Act 29, 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 Continuation of orders, etc., issued under enactments repealed and re-enacted178 words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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