Construction of references to laws not in force, or any functionary not in existence, in any area
Section 2A of the Works of Defence Act, 1903 deals with construction of references to laws not in force, or any functionary not in existence, in any area. Any reference in this Act to any law which is not in force in any area or any reference therein to any functionary not in existence in any area shall, in relation to that area, be construed as a reference to the corresponding law, if any, in force or to the corresponding functionary, if any, in exis The Act came into force on 20 Mar 1903.
1[2A. Construction of references to laws not in force, or any functionary not in existence, in any area.--Any reference in this Act to any law which is not in force in any area or any reference therein to any functionary not in existence in any area shall, in relation to that area, be construed as a reference to the corresponding law, if any, in force or to the corresponding functionary, if any, in existence, in that area.]
Section 2A, The Works of Defence Act, 1903 (Act 7 of 1903).
Questions about Section 2A
What does Section 2A of the Works of Defence Act deal with?
Section 2A of the Works of Defence Act is headed "Construction of references to laws not in force, or any functionary not in existence, in any area". [2A. Construction of references to laws not in force, or any functionary not in existence, in any area.--Any reference in this Act to any law which is not in force in any area or any reference therein to any functionary not in existence in any area shall, in relation to that area, be construed as a
How do I find court cases under Section 2A of the Works of Defence 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: Works Defence Act 1903 2A, section 2A Works Defence Act 1903, section 2A of the Works of Defence Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 2A of the Works of Defence Act come into force?
Section 2A of the Works of Defence Act, cited as Works Defence Act 1903 2A, came into force on 20 Mar 1903, having been enacted on 20 Mar 1903. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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