Coming into operation of Bombay Acts or Maharashtra Acts
Section 5 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act deals with coming into operation of Bombay Acts or Maharashtra Acts. 5. Coming into operation of Bombay Acts [or Maharashtra Acts.].- [(1) Where any Bombay Act [or Maharashtra Act] is not expressed to come into operation on a particular day, then, (i) in the case of a Bombay Act made before the commencement of the Constitution, it shall come into operation, if it is The Act was enacted on 30 May 1904.
5. Coming into operation of Bombay Acts 1[or Maharashtra Acts.].- 2[(1) Where any Bombay Act 3[or Maharashtra Act] is not expressed to come into operation on a particular day, then,
(i) in the case of a Bombay Act made before the commencement of the Constitution, it shall come into operation, if it is an Act of the Legislature, on the day on which the assent thereto of the Governor, the Governor-General or His Majesty, as the case may require, is first published in the Official Gazette and, if it is an Act of the Governor, on the day on which it is first published as an Act in the Official Gazette ;
(ii) in the case of a Bombay Act 4[or Maharashtra Act] made after the commencement of the Constitution, it shall come into operation on the day on which the assent thereto of the Governor or the President, as the case may require, is first published in the Official Gazette.]
(2) Unless the contrary is expressed, a Bombay Act 5[or Maharashtra Act] be construed as coming into operation immediately on the expiration of the day preceding its commencement.
Section 5, The Maharashtra General Clauses Act (Act 1 of 1904).
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Questions about Section 5
What does Section 5 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act deal with?
Section 5 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act is headed "Coming into operation of Bombay Acts or Maharashtra Acts". 5. Coming into operation of Bombay Acts [or Maharashtra Acts.].- [(1) Where any Bombay Act [or Maharashtra Act] is not expressed to come into operation on a particular day, then, (i) in the case of a Bombay Act made before the commencement of the Constitution, it shall come into operation, if it is
How do I find court cases under Section 5 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 5, section 5 Maharashtra General Clauses Act, section 5 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.
What should I read with Section 5 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act, and has it changed?
2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When was Section 5 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act enacted?
Section 5 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act, cited as Maharashtra General Clauses Act 5, was enacted on 30 May 1904 as Act 1 of 1904. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Definitions1701 words
- 24. Provisions applicable to making of rules or by-laws after previous publication255 words
- 1A. Extension of application of Act to Acts, rules, etc., made on or after the 1st day of November, 1956221 words
- 31. Application of Act to Ordinances and Regulations201 words
- 1B. Extension of application of Act to Acts, rules, etc., of State of Maharashtra192 words
- 7. Effect of repeal169 words
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