The Telangana General Clauses Act, 1308 F
The Telangana General Clauses Act, 1308 F
The Telangana General Clauses Act, 1308 F. provides standard rules and definitions for interpreting state laws in Telangana. Instead of defining common legal terms like document, government servant, or immovable property in every single piece of legislation, this Act sets uniform meanings across all state statutes. It also lays down administrative principles regarding how laws come into force, how statutory powers are exercised by officials, how time and distances are measured, and what happens when laws are repealed or updated. By establishing a consistent legal framework, it streamlines lawmaking, guides courts and government agencies, and ensures clarity for the public.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Extent
- 4. Construction of references to repealed enactments
- 6. Computation of time
- 7. Measurement of distances
- 8. Duty to be taken prorata in enactment
- 9. Powers conferred shall be exercisable from time to time
- 10. Power to appoint includes power to appoint ex-officio
- 11. Exercise of powers in case of transfer from one office to another
- 12. Power to appoint includes power to suspend or dismiss
- 13. Substitution of functionaries
- 14. Successors
- 15. Making and issuing of rules etc., between passing and enforcement of enactments
- 16. Making and issuing of rules etc., between passing and enforcement of enactments
- 17. Provisions to make rules, etc., after previous publication
- 18. Construction of orders, etc., issued under enactments
- 19. Continuation of rules etc., issued under enactments repealed
- 20. Recovery of fines
- 21. Provision as to offences punishable under two or more enactments
- 23. Appeal against orders of punishment.
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