Central Act
The WASTE-LANDS (CLAIMS) ACT, 1863
WHEREAS it is expedient to make special provision for the speedy adjudication of claims which may be preferred to waste lands proposed to be sold, or otherwise dealt with, on account of Government, and of objections taken to the sale or other disposition of such lands ; It is enacted as follows.
| Act number | 23 of 1863 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1863-03-10 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Department | Department of States |
| Sections | 25 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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When did the The WASTE-LANDS (CLAIMS) ACT, 1863 come into force?
It was enacted on 1863-03-10.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Home Affairs (Department of States).
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