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The Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997

Section 46

In force Act 27 of 1997 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 27 of 1997

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Section 46 of the Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997. Members of the Command Area Development Board and members of the staff of the Command Area Development Board Offices to be public servants .- Members of the Command Area Development Board and the members of the staff of the Command Area Development Board offices shall, while acting or purporting to

Members of the Command Area Development Board and members of the staff of the Command Area Development Board Offices to be public servants .- Members of the Command Area Development Board and the members of the staff of the Command Area Development Board offices shall, while acting or purporting to act in pursuance of any of the provisions of this Act, be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Central Act 45 of 1860).

Section 46, The Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997 (Act 27 of 1997).

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This section refers to

  1. Indian Penal Code s. 21 "Public servant"

Questions about Section 46

How do I find court cases under Section 46 of the Goa Command Area Development 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: Goa Command Area Development Act 46, section 46 Goa Command Area Development Act, section 46 of the Goa Command Area Development 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 46 of the Goa Command Area Development Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Indian Penal Code 21 ("Public servant"), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Goa Command Area Development Act enacted?

Goa Command Area Development Act was enacted in 1997 as Act 27 of 1997. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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