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The Bombay Repealing and Amending Act, 1949

The Bombay Repealing and Amending Act, 1949

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The Bombay Repealing and Amending Act, 1949, is a legislative cleanup law specifically designed to correct and streamline the legal system in the former territory of the Bombay State. It regulates local administration by repealing outdated colonial era statutes and amending errors in active laws concerning police, taxation, welfare, and business. Applying to all citizens, businesses, and local public officials in the province, this Act matters because it eliminates legally redundant policies and clarifies exact administrative procedures, such as when receipts must be issued. Ultimately, it ensures that the state's legal code remains accurate, highly consistent, and easy to interpret.

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  1. 1. Short title.
  2. 2. Repeal of certain enactments.
  3. 3. Amendment of certain enactments.

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