The Kerala Re-enacting Act, 1958

The Kerala Re-enacting Act, 1958

The Kerala Re-enacting Act, 1958, is a procedural statute designed to ensure legal continuity in the State of Kerala. When the State Legislature is suspended under Article 356 of the Constitution (President’s Rule), the President of India enacts laws on its behalf. Under Article 357(2), these laws expire one year after the President’s Rule ends unless the State Legislature formally re-enacts them. This Act serves as the legislative vehicle to validate, modify, and continue these laws, ensuring that essential regulations—such as those governing rent control, revenue, and local authorities—remain legally binding and enforceable for the public after the transition back to democratic governance.

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