Cancellation by the Bank of vesting proceedings
Section 21 of the Public Debt Act, 1944 deals with cancellation by the Bank of vesting proceedings. Where the Bank contemplates making an order under this Act vesting a Government security in any person the Bank may, at any time before the order is made, cancel any proceedings already taken for that purpose and may, on such cancellation, proceed anew to the making of such order. The Act came into force on 22 Nov 1944.
Where the Bank contemplates making an order under this Act vesting a Government security in any person the Bank may, at any time before the order is made, cancel any proceedings already taken for that purpose and may, on such cancellation, proceed anew to the making of such order.
Section 21, The Public Debt Act, 1944 (Act 18 of 1944).
Questions about Section 21
What does Section 21 of the Public Debt Act deal with?
Section 21 of the Public Debt Act is headed "Cancellation by the Bank of vesting proceedings". Where the Bank contemplates making an order under this Act vesting a Government security in any person the Bank may, at any time before the order is made, cancel any proceedings already taken for that purpose and may, on such cancellation, proceed anew to the making of such order.
How do I find court cases under Section 21 of the Public Debt 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: Public Debt Act 1944 21, section 21 Public Debt Act 1944, section 21 of the Public Debt Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 21 of the Public Debt Act come into force?
Section 21 of the Public Debt Act, cited as Public Debt Act 1944 21, came into force on 22 Nov 1944, having been enacted on 22 Nov 1944. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 28. Power to make rules589 words
- 9B. Nominations by holders of Government securities304 words
- 9C. Payment on death of holder286 words
- 3. Transfer of Government securities254 words
- 11. Issue of duplicate securities and of new securities on conversion, consolidation, sub-division or renewal230 words
- 7. Persons whose title to a Government security of a deceased sole holder may be recognised by the Bank224 words
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