The City of Madras (Alteration of Name) Act, 1996
The City of Madras (Alteration of Name) Act, 1996
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This law officially changes the name of the city from Madras to Chennai. It applies to all laws currently in force within the state of Tamil Nadu, automatically substituting the word Madras with Chennai throughout these legal texts. The change becomes effective on a specific date that the state government appoints through official notification. This legislation ensures that legal documents, government records, and official communications use the new name, helping to reflect the city's identity and history while maintaining legal consistency across the state.
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