Laying of rules
Section 16 of the Pensions Act, 1871 deals with laying of rules. Every rule made by the Central Government under this Act and every rule made under section 14 by a Chief Controlling Revenue Authority with the consent of the Central Government, shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total p The Act came into force on 18 Aug 1871.
1[16. Laying of rules.--Every rule made by the Central Government under this Act and every rule made under section 14 by a Chief Controlling Revenue Authority with the consent of the Central Government, shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or both Houses agree that the rule should not be made, the rule shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule.]
Section 16, The Pensions Act, 1871 (Act 23 of 1871).
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Questions about Section 16
What does Section 16 of the Pensions Act deal with?
Section 16 of the Pensions Act is headed "Laying of rules". [16. Laying of rules.--Every rule made by the Central Government under this Act and every rule made under section 14 by a Chief Controlling Revenue Authority with the consent of the Central Government, shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in
How do I find court cases under Section 16 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 16, section 16 Pensions Act 1871, section 16 of the Pensions 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 16 of the Pensions Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 14 (Power to make rules), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 16 of the Pensions Act come into force?
Section 16 of the Pensions Act, cited as Pensions Act 1871 16, 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
- 8. Payment to be made by Deputy Commissioner, Collector or other authorised officer121 words
- 7. Pensions for lands held under grants in perpetuity117 words
- 1. Title and extent111 words
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