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The Goa, Daman and Diu (Administration) Act, 1962

The Goa, Daman and Diu (Administration) Act, 1962

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The Goa, Daman and Diu (Administration) Act, 1962, established the essential legal framework for governing these regions as a new Indian Union territory. It applies to all residents and government officials within these areas, ensuring that local laws and authorities remained active to maintain order during the transition following the appointed day. Crucially, the Act granted the territory two seats in India's Parliament, providing the population with direct political representation. By validating past administrative actions and allowing for the extension of broader Indian laws, it created a stable bridge for the region’s full integration into the Republic.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Representation in the House of the People.
  4. 4. Officers and functionaries in relation to Goa, Daman and Diu.
  5. 5. Continuance of existing laws and their adaptation.
  6. 6. Power to extend enactments to Goa, Daman and Diu.
  7. 7. Extension of the jurisdiction of Bombay High Court to Goa, Daman and Diu.
  8. 8. Power to construe laws.
  9. 9. Validation of certain action and indemnity of officers for certain acts.
  10. 10. Power to remove difficulties.
  11. 11. Repeal and saving.

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