The General Clauses Act, 1897
Central · 1897
- S. 1Short title.
- S. 2[Repealed.].
- S. 3Definitions.
- S. 4Application of foregoing definitions to previous enactments.
- S. 4AApplication of certain definitions to Indian Laws.
- S. 5Coming into operation of enactments.
- S. 5A[Repealed.].
- S. 6Effect of repeal.
- S. 6ARepeal of Act making textual amendment in Act or Regulation.
- S. 7Revival of repealed enactments.
- S. 8Construction of references to repealed enactments.
- S. 9Commencement and termination of time.
- S. 10Computation of time.
- S. 11Measurement of distances.
- S. 12Duty to be taken pro rata in enactments.
- S. 13Gender and number.
- S. 13A[Repealed.].
- S. 14Powers conferred to be exercisable from time to time.
- S. 15Power to appoint to include power to appoint ex officio.
- S. 16Power to appoint to include power to suspend or dismiss.
- S. 17Substitution of functionaries.
- S. 18Successors.
- S. 19Official chiefs and subordinates.
- S. 20Construction of orders, etc., issued under enactments.
- S. 21Power to issue, to include power to add to, amend, vary or rescind notifications, orders, rules or bye-laws.
- S. 22Making of rules or bye-laws and issuing of orders between passing and commencement of enactment.
- S. 23Provisions applicable to making of rules or bye-laws after previous publication.
- S. 24Continuation of orders, etc., issued under enactments repealed and re-enacted.
- S. 25Recovery of fines.
- S. 26Provision as to offences punishable under two or more enactments.
- S. 27Meaning of service by post.
- S. 28Citation of enactments.
- S. 29Saving for previous enactments, rules and bye-laws.
- S. 30Application of Act to Ordinances.
- S. 30ARepealed.
- S. 31[Repealed.].