Title and extent
Section 1 of the Pensions Act, 1871 deals with title and extent. This Act may be called the 1Pensions Act, 1871. The Act came into force on 18 Aug 1871.
This Act may be called the 1Pensions Act, 1871.
Extent of Act.-- 2[In so far as it relates to Union pensions, it extends to the whole of India and in so far as it relates to other pensions, it extends] to 3[the whole of India except 4[the territories which, immediately before the 1st November, 1956, were comprised in Part B States]].
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STATE AMENDMENT
Karnataka
In section 1, for the entry under the heading “Extent of Act”, the following entry shall be substituted, namely:-
“It extends to the whole of the State of Karnataka.”
[Vide Karnataka Act 23 of 1979, s. 4]
Section 1, The Pensions Act, 1871 (Act 23 of 1871).
Questions about Section 1
What does Section 1 of the Pensions Act deal with?
Section 1 of the Pensions Act is headed "Title and extent". This Act may be called the 1Pensions Act, 1871.
How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Pensions 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: Pensions Act 1871 1, section 1 Pensions Act 1871, section 1 of the Pensions Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 1 of the Pensions Act come into force?
Section 1 of the Pensions Act, cited as Pensions Act 1871 1, came into force on 18 Aug 1871, having been enacted on 18 Aug 1871. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 12A. Nomination by pensioner to receive moneys outstanding on account of pension254 words
- 14. Power to make rules188 words
- 5. Claims to be made to collector, Deputy Commissioner or other authorised officer172 words
- 16. Laying of rules157 words
- 8. Payment to be made by Deputy Commissioner, Collector or other authorised officer121 words
- 7. Pensions for lands held under grants in perpetuity117 words
Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 18 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.