Application of Act to Ordinances
Section 30 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 deals with application of Act to Ordinances. In this Act the expression [Central Act], wherever it occurs, except in section 5 and the word "Act" in [clauses (9), (13), (25), (40), (43), (52) and (54)] of section 3 and in section 25 shall be deemed to include an Ordinance made and promulgated by the Governor General under section 23 of the Ind The Act came into force on 11 Mar 1897.
1[30.Application of Act to Ordinances.--In this Act the expression 2[Central Act], wherever it occurs, except in section 5 and the word "Act" in 3[clauses (9), (13), (25), (40), (43), (52) and (54)] of section 3 and in section 25 shall be deemed to include an Ordinance made and promulgated by the Governor General under section 23 of the Indian Councils Act, 1861 4 [or section 72 of the Government of India Act, 1915,] 5 [or section 42 6 *** of the Government of India Act, 1935] 7 [and an Ordinance promulgated by the President under article 123 of the Constitution].]
Section 30, The General Clauses Act, 1897 (Act 10 of 1897).
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Questions about Section 30
What does Section 30 of the General Clauses Act deal with?
Section 30 of the General Clauses Act is headed "Application of Act to Ordinances". [30.Application of Act to Ordinances.--In this Act the expression [Central Act], wherever it occurs, except in section 5 and the word "Act" in [clauses (9), (13), (25), (40), (43), (52) and (54)] of section 3 and in section 25 shall be deemed to include an Ordinance made and promulgated by the Gover
How do I find court cases under Section 30 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 30, section 30 General Clauses Act, section 30 of the General Clauses Act. People searching for it also type section 30 of general clauses act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 30 of the General Clauses Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 3 (Definitions), section 5 (Coming into operation of enactments), section 25 (Recovery of fines), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 30 of the General Clauses Act come into force?
Section 30 of the General Clauses Act, cited as General Clauses Act 30, 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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