GENERAL CLAUSES ACT, 1897

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S.1 Short title

S.2 Repeal

S.3 Definitions

S.4 Application of foregoing definitions to previous enactment

S.4(a) Application of certain definitions to Indian Laws

S.5 Coming into operation of enactments

S.5(a) Coming into operation of Governor-General’s Act

S.6 Effect of repeal

S.7 Revival of repealed enactment

S.8 Construction of references to repealed enactment

S.9 Commencement and termination of time

S.10 Computation of time

S.11 Measurement of distances

S.12 Duty to be taken pro rata in enactments

S.13 Gender and number

S.13(a) References to the Sovereign

S.14 Powers conferred to be exercisable from time to time

S.15 Power to appoint to include power to appoint ex officio

S.16 Power to appoint to include power to suspend or dismiss

S.17 Substitution of functionaries

S.18 Successors

S.19 Official chiefs and subordinates

S.20 Construction of notifications, etc., issued under enactments

S.21 Power to issue, to include power to add to, amend, vary or rescind notifications, orders, rules or bye-laws

S.22 Making of rules or bye-laws and issuing of orders between passing and commencement of enactment

S.23 Provisions applicable to making of rules or bye-laws after previous publication

S.24 Continuation of orders, etc. issued under enactments repealed and re-enacted

S.25 Recovery of fines

S.26 Provision as to offences punishable under two or more enactments

S.27 Meaning of service by post

S.28 Citation of enactments

S.29 Saving for previous enactments, rules and bye-laws

S.30 Application of Act to Ordinances

S.31 Construction of references to Local Government of a Province

Sch Enactments repealed

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