Central Act
The Destruction of Records Act, 1917
An Act to consolidate and amend the law providing for the destruction or other disposal of certain documents in the possession or custody of Courts and Revenue and other public officers.
| Act number | 05 of 1917 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1917-02-28 |
| In force from | 1917-02-28 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Law and Justice |
| Department | Legislative Department |
| Sections | 6 |
| Schedules | 2 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Destruction of Records Act, 1917 come into force?
It came into force on 1917-02-28, having been enacted on 1917-02-28.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Law and Justice (Legislative Department).
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