Revival of repealed enactments
Section 7 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 deals with revival of repealed enactments. In any [Central Act] or Regulation made after the commencement of this Act, it shall be necessary, for the purpose of reviving, either wholly or partially, any enactment wholly or partially repealed, expressly to state that purpose. 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Act, it shall be necessary, for the purpose of reviving, either wholly or partially, any enactment wholly or partially repealed, expressly to state that purpose.
(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 7, The General Clauses Act, 1897 (Act 10 of 1897).
Questions about Section 7
What does Section 7 of the General Clauses Act deal with?
Section 7 of the General Clauses Act is headed "Revival of repealed enactments". In any [Central Act] or Regulation made after the commencement of this Act, it shall be necessary, for the purpose of reviving, either wholly or partially, any enactment wholly or partially repealed, expressly to state that purpose.
How do I find court cases under Section 7 of the General Clauses Act?
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When did Section 7 of the General Clauses Act come into force?
Section 7 of the General Clauses Act, cited as General Clauses Act 7, 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 Continuation of orders, etc., issued under enactments repealed and re-enacted178 words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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