Central Act
The General Clauses Act, 1897
An Act to consolidate and extend the General Clauses Act, 1868 and 1887.
| Act number | 10 of 1897 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1897-03-11 |
| In force from | 1897-03-11 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Law and Justice |
| Department | Legislative Department |
| Sections | 36 |
| Schedules | 2 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The General Clauses Act, 1897 come into force?
It came into force on 1897-03-11, having been enacted on 1897-03-11.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Law and Justice (Legislative Department).
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