Central Act
The Public Employment (Requirement as to Residence) Act, 1957
An Act to make in pursuance of clause (3) of article 16 of the Constitution special provisions for requirement as to residence in regard to certain classes of public employment in certain areas and to repeal existing laws prescribing any such requirement.
| Act number | 44 of 1957 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1957-12-07 |
| In force from | 1957-03-21 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Department | Department of Home |
| Sections | 5 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Public Employment (Requirement as to Residence) Act, 1957 come into force?
It came into force on 1957-03-21, having been enacted on 1957-12-07.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Home Affairs (Department of Home).
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