Interpretation clause
Section 2 of the Sarais' Act, 1867 deals with interpretation clause. In this Act, unless there be something repugnant in the subject or context,-- "Sarai." --- "Sarai" means any building used for the shelter and accommodation of travellers, and includes, in any case in which only part of a building is used as a sarai, the part so used of such building. The Act was enacted on 15 Mar 1867.
In this Act, unless there be something repugnant in the subject or context,--
"Sarai." --- "Sarai" means any building used for the shelter and accommodation of travellers, and includes, in any case in which only part of a building is used as a sarai, the part so used of such building. It also includes a purao so far as the provisions of this Act are applicable thereto:
"Keeper of a Sarai."--- "keeper of a sarai" includes the owner and any person having or acting in the care or management thereof :
"Magistrate of the District."--- "Magistrate of the District" means the chief officer charged with the executive administration of a district in criminal matters whatever may be his designation :
Number.---Words in the singular include the plural, and vice versa ; And in any place in which this Act shall operate,
"Local Government".--- shall mean the person administering Executive Government in such place, and shall include a Chief Commissioner and the Commissioner in Sind.
Section 2, The Sarais' Act, 1867 (Act 22 of 1867).
Questions about Section 2
What does Section 2 of the Sarais' Act deal with?
Section 2 of the Sarais' Act is headed "Interpretation clause". In this Act, unless there be something repugnant in the subject or context,-- "Sarai." --- "Sarai" means any building used for the shelter and accommodation of travellers, and includes, in any case in which only part of a building is used as a sarai, the part so used of such building.
How do I find court cases under Section 2 of the Sarais' 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: Sarais Act 1867 2, section 2 Sarais Act 1867, section 2 of the Sarais' Act. People searching for it also type sarais act 1867 section 7 2. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 2 of the Sarais' Act enacted?
Section 2 of the Sarais' Act, cited as Sarais Act 1867 2, was enacted on 15 Mar 1867 as Act 22 of 1867. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 7. Duties of keepers of Sara'i's269 words
- 9. Power to shut up, secure, clear, and clean deserted Sara'i'183 words
- 10. Taking down or repairing ruinous Sara'i's161 words
- 12. Penalty for permitting Sara'i's to be filthy or overgrown. Proviso154 words
- 8. Power to order reports from keepers of Sara'i's134 words
- 14. Penalty for infringing Act or regulations119 words
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