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THE MERGED STATES (LAWS) ACT, 1949

The Merged States (Laws) Act, 1949

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This Act extends specific laws, ordinances, and regulations to the newly created provinces and merged states established by the 1949 merger orders. It applies to the new provinces and merged states, ensuring that existing central laws are in force in these territories. The legislation repeals any local laws that conflict with the extended laws, though it preserves the operation of past legal proceedings and penalties. This measure provides legal continuity and uniformity following the administrative integration of these regions into the Dominion of India.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Extension of laws
  4. 4. Legislature has pourer to make laws for a Governor's Province.
  5. 5. Province.
  6. 6. Savings
  7. 7. Powers of Courts and other authorities for facilitating application of laws
  8. Schedule. Schedule

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