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The Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997

Act to override other laws

In force Act 27 of 1997 As on 20 Oct 2026

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Act 27 of 1997

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Section 56 of the Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997 deals with act to override other laws. The provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder shall have effect notwithstanding anything in consistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force or any custom, usage or contract or decree or order of a court or other authority.

(1) The provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder shall have effect notwithstanding anything in consistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force or any custom, usage or contract or decree or order of a court or other authority.

(2) For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that the provisions of the Goa, Daman and Diu "irrigation" Act, 1973 (Act 17 of 1973) and the rules made thereunder shall apply to the extent such provisions are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act.

Section 56, The Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997 (Act 27 of 1997).

Questions about Section 56

What does Section 56 of the Goa Command Area Development Act deal with?

Section 56 of the Goa Command Area Development Act is headed "Act to override other laws". The provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder shall have effect notwithstanding anything in consistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force or any custom, usage or contract or decree or order of a court or other authority.

How do I find court cases under Section 56 of the Goa Command Area Development Act?

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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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