Preamble
THE ARMS ACT, 1959 ACT NO. 54 OF 1959 [23rd December, 1959.] An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to arms and ammunition.
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PRELIMINARY
Summary
- This introductory section establishes the official title as the Arms Act, 1959, and lists its Act number as 54 of 1959.
- It specifies the exact date of assent, which is the 23rd of December, 1959.
- It declares the core purpose of this legislation, which is to consolidate, meaning bring together, and amend the laws concerning weapons and ammunition.
- It notes that the Indian arms law was passed by Parliament during the Tenth Year of the Republic of India.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the official Act number and year of assent for the Arms Act, 1959?
Under the introductory preamble of this legislation, the official designation is Act Number 54 of 1959, and the date of assent is the 23rd of December, 1959.
2. What is the main purpose of the Indian arms law as stated in its preamble?
According to the preamble of the weapons law of 1959, the purpose of this legislation is to consolidate and amend the law relating to arms and ammunition in India.
3. In which year of the Republic of India was the 1959 weapon regulations enacted?
Under the introductory text of the Arms Act, 1959, the Act was enacted by Parliament in the Tenth Year of the Republic of India.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 0 (the introductory preamble) of the Arms Act, 1959, what is the official Act number assigned to this law?
Q2.Under Section 0 (the introductory preamble) of the Arms Act, 1959, on which exact date did the law receive its formal assent?
Q3.Under Section 0 (the introductory preamble) of the Arms Act, 1959, what is the stated objective of the Act?
Q4.Under Section 0 (the introductory preamble) of the Arms Act, 1959, in which year of the Republic of India was the Act enacted by Parliament?