The Orissa Merged states (Laws) Act, 1950
The Orissa Merged states (Laws) Act, 1950
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This Act extends specific laws and regulations to areas that were merged into the State of Orissa. It repeals any existing laws in those merged states that conflict with Orissa's legislative authority. The legislation ensures that legal proceedings, penalties, and administrative actions taken under previous laws continue to be valid. Additionally, it modifies tenancy laws so that disputes between landlords and tenants are heard in revenue courts. This law effectively integrates the legal systems of the merged states into Orissa's framework, providing legal clarity and uniformity for residents in these regions.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short Title:- This Act may be called the Orissa Merged states (Laws) Act,
- 2. Commencement:-It shall come into force at once.
- 3. Definition:-The expression ‘absorbing province’, ‘merged States’ and ‘Law’
- 4. Extension of laws :-All the Acts and Regulations specified in the schedule
- 5. Repeal of corresponding laws :- If immediately before the commencement of
- 6. Savings :
- 7. Modification of Tenancy laws in force in the merged States :Notwithstanding anything contained in the tenancy laws of the merged States as continued in force by virtue ofArticle 4 of the States Merger(Governor’s Province) Order, 1949-
- 8. Subdivisional Officer shall mean the principal revenue officer of a Subdivision.
- 9. The Orissa Merged States (Laws) Ordinance, 1949 is hereby repealed.
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