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Section5A
The General Clauses Act, 1897

[Repealed.]

In force From 11 Mar 1897 Act 10 of 1897 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 10 of 1897 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 11 Mar 1897 In force 11 Mar 1897 Cited by 1 provision

Section 5A of the General Clauses Act, 1897 deals with [Repealed.]. [Coming into operation of Governor-General's Act.] Rep. The Act came into force on 11 Mar 1897.

[Coming into operation of Governor-General's Act.] Rep. by the A.O. 1947. Earlier it was inserted by A.O. 1937.

Section 5A, The General Clauses Act, 1897 (Act 10 of 1897).

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Referred to by 1

  1. s. 24 Continuation of orders, etc., issued under enactments repealed and re-enacted

Questions about Section 5A

What does Section 5A of the General Clauses Act deal with?

Section 5A of the General Clauses Act is headed "[Repealed.]". [Coming into operation of Governor-General's Act.] Rep.

How do I find court cases under Section 5A 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 5A, section 5A General Clauses Act, section 5A of the 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 5A of the General Clauses Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 5A of the General Clauses Act come into force?

Section 5A of the General Clauses Act, cited as General Clauses Act 5A, 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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