The Public Wakfs (Extension of Limitation) (Himachal Pradesh Amendment) Act, 1984
The Public Wakfs (Extension of Limitation) (Himachal Pradesh Amendment) Act, 1984
This Act extends select Punjab laws to certain former territories that became part of India in 1961-1956. It applies these laws, rules, and administrative provisions to areas like Patiala and East Punjab States Union. The Act helps courts and authorities interpret and apply the laws in the new territories, including adapting references to local systems. It also maintains legal continuity by preserving existing rights, obligations, and administrative actions while allowing State governments to make further rule changes. The overall purpose is to ensure legal coherence in newly integrated territorial areas following significant administrative reorganization.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Interpretation
- 4. Extension of certain laws to transferred territories
- 5. Construction of certain references
- 6. Repeal and savings
- 7. Power of courts and other authorities for purposes of facilitating application of the enactments specified in Schedules I or II or rules, etc
- 8. Power to make rules, etc., not to be affected
- 9. Power to remove difficulties
- I. EXTENSION OF PUNJAB ACTS
- II. EXTENSION OF CENTRAL ACTS
- III. REPEAL
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