Section 37 of The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886
[Procedure for making and publication of rules]. Rep. by the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Amendment) Act, 1911 (9 of 1911) s. 5.
Summary
- The single most important thing this provision does is formally indicate its own repeal, meaning it no longer has any active legal effect.
- It formerly outlined the procedure for making and publication of rules under the Act.
- It was officially removed from the law by the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Amendment) Act, 1911.
- The specific part of the 1911 amending Act that executed this repeal was section 5.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Is Section 37 of The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886 still active today?
No, Section 37 of The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886 has been completely repealed.
2. What did Section 37 of the 1886 registration law originally cover before it was removed?
Before its repeal, Section 37 of The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886 covered the procedure for making and publication of rules.
3. Which newer law officially struck down Section 37 of The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886?
Section 37 of The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886 was struck down by the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration (Amendment) Act, 1911.
Test yourself
Q1.What is the current legal status of Section 37 of The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886?
Q2.What subject matter did Section 37 of The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886 formerly address?
Q3.Which specific legislation was responsible for repealing Section 37 of The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886?
Q4.Under which section of the amending Act was Section 37 of The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886 repealed?