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The Orissa (Alteration of Name) Act, 2011

Amendment of Fourth Schedule to the Constitution

In force From 01 Nov 2011 Act 15 of 2011 As on 23 Oct 2026

Act 15 of 2011 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 23 Sep 2011 In force 01 Nov 2011

Section 7 of the Orissa (Alteration of Name) Act, 2011 deals with amendment of Fourth Schedule to the Constitution. In the Fourth Schedule to the Constitution, under the heading "TABLE", in entry 14, in the second column, for the word "Orissa", the word "Odisha" shall be substituted. The Act came into force on 01 Nov 2011.

In the Fourth Schedule to the Constitution, under the heading "TABLE", in entry 14, in the second column, for the word "Orissa", the word "Odisha" shall be substituted.

Section 7, The Orissa (Alteration of Name) Act, 2011 (Act 15 of 2011).

Questions about Section 7

What does Section 7 of the Orissa (Alteration of Name) Act deal with?

Section 7 of the Orissa (Alteration of Name) Act is headed "Amendment of Fourth Schedule to the Constitution". In the Fourth Schedule to the Constitution, under the heading "TABLE", in entry 14, in the second column, for the word "Orissa", the word "Odisha" shall be substituted.

How do I find court cases under Section 7 of the Orissa (Alteration of Name) 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: Orissa (Alteration of Name) Act 7, section 7 Orissa (Alteration of Name) Act, section 7 of the Orissa (Alteration of Name) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 7 of the Orissa (Alteration of Name) Act come into force?

Section 7 of the Orissa (Alteration of Name) Act, cited as Orissa (Alteration of Name) Act 7, came into force on 01 Nov 2011, having been enacted on 23 Sep 2011. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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