The Maharashtra (Change of Short Titles of certain Bombay Acts) Act, 1980

The Maharashtra (Change of Short Titles of certain Bombay Acts) Act, 1980

This Act updates the official titles of five laws from 1956, replacing the word Bombay with Maharashtra in their names. It regulates the naming conventions of laws governing state finances, legislative salaries, and member qualifications. This law applies to the Maharashtra state government, the legislature, and any legal documents referencing these acts. It matters because it aligns the terminology of pre-existing laws with the modern state of Maharashtra, which was created in 1960 after the bifurcation of the Bombay State. Ultimately, it ensures legal clarity and reflects the contemporary identity of the state in its official legal code.

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