Power to appoint to include power to appoint ex-officio

In force Act 1 of 1904 As on 23 Oct 2026

Act 1 of 1904 Ministry Govt of Maharashtra Enacted 30 May 1904

Section 15 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act deals with power to appoint to include power to appoint ex-officio. Where, by any Bombay Act [or Maharashtra Act] a power to appoint any person to fill any office or execute any function is conferred, then, unless it is otherwise expressly provided, any such appointment, if it is made after the commencement of this Act, may be made either by name or by virtue of off The Act was enacted on 30 May 1904.

Where, by any Bombay Act ¹[or Maharashtra Act] a power to appoint any person to fill any office or execute any function is conferred, then, unless it is otherwise expressly provided, any such appointment, if it is made after the commencement of this Act, may be made either by name or by virtue of office.
Section 15, The Maharashtra General Clauses Act (Act 1 of 1904).

Questions about Section 15

What does Section 15 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act deal with?

Section 15 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act is headed "Power to appoint to include power to appoint ex-officio". Where, by any Bombay Act [or Maharashtra Act] a power to appoint any person to fill any office or execute any function is conferred, then, unless it is otherwise expressly provided, any such appointment, if it is made after the commencement of this Act, may be made either by name or by virtue of off

How do I find court cases under Section 15 of the Maharashtra 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: Maharashtra General Clauses Act 15, section 15 Maharashtra General Clauses Act, section 15 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was Section 15 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act enacted?

Section 15 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act, cited as Maharashtra General Clauses Act 15, was enacted on 30 May 1904 as Act 1 of 1904. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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