Bare Act

The Goa, Daman and Diu General Clauses Act, 1965

The Goa, Daman and Diu General Clauses Act, 1965 establishes standard rules for interpreting local laws and ordinances enacted in the territory. It applies the central General Clauses Act of 1897 to all statutes passed by the local Legislative Assembly and ordinances promulgated by the Administrator. Furthermore, it treats legal instruments in force prior to December 19, 1961—including Portuguese-era decrees and legislative diplomas—as formal enactments for legal interpretation purposes. By standardizing statutory definitions and principles of construction, this law ensures legal consistency, smooth administrative continuity, and clear judicial interpretation during the region's transition into the broader Indian legal system.

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