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The Punjab Laws (Extension No. 4) Act, 1958

The Punjab Laws (Extension No. 4) Act, 1958

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This Act extends various laws, rules, and regulations previously in force in the State of Punjab to the transferred territories that came from the State of Patiala and East Punjab States Union. It covers specific enactments detailed in Schedules I and II, ensuring that these laws continue to apply and be enforced in the new areas without creating sudden legal gaps. The legislation provides flexibility for courts and authorities to interpret and apply these laws appropriately within the new territories while protecting previous rights and legal proceedings against repeal.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Interpretation
  4. 4. Extension of certain laws to transferred territories
  5. 5. Construction of certain references
  6. 6. Repeals and savings
  7. 7. Powers of courts and other authorities for purposes of facilitating application of the enactments specified in Schedule 1 or 11 or rules, etc
  8. 8. Power to make rules, etc., not to be affected
  9. 9. Power to remove difficulties
  10. I. Extension of Punjab Acts
  11. II. Extension of Central Acts
  12. III. Schedule III

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