Section55
The Jammu and Kashmir Development Act, 1970

Power to remove difficulty

In force From 31 Oct 1970 Act 21 of 1970 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 21 of 1970 Enacted 31 Oct 1970 In force 31 Oct 1970

Section 55 of the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act, 1970 deals with power to remove difficulty. If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the said provisions of this Act in their application to a zone or a local area, the Government may by order make such provisions or give such direction not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as appears to the Government to be necessary or expedi The Act came into force on 31 Oct 1970.

If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the said provisions of this Act in their application to a zone or a local area, the Government may by order make such provisions or give such direction not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as appears to the Government to be necessary or expedient for removing the difficulty.

Section 55, The Jammu and Kashmir Development Act, 1970 (Act 21 of 1970).

Questions about Section 55

What does Section 55 of the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act deal with?

Section 55 of the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act is headed "Power to remove difficulty". If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the said provisions of this Act in their application to a zone or a local area, the Government may by order make such provisions or give such direction not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as appears to the Government to be necessary or expedi

How do I find court cases under Section 55 of the Jammu and Kashmir 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: Jammu and Kashmir Development Act 55, section 55 Jammu and Kashmir Development Act, section 55 of the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 55 of the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act come into force?

Section 55 of the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act, cited as Jammu and Kashmir Development Act 55, came into force on 31 Oct 1970, having been enacted on 31 Oct 1970. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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