Section 1 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881
This Act may be called "The Central Provinces Land-revenue Act, 1881": Local extent. It extends to all the territories for the time being under the administration of the Chief Commissioner of the Central Provinces, except those specified in Part VI of the first schedule of the Scheduled Districts Act 1874: Commencement. and it shall come into force on such day as the Chief Commissioner, with the previous sanction of the Governor General in Council, may direct by notification in the local official Gazette.
Summary
- Section 1 gives the law its official name, which is The Central Provinces Land-revenue Act, 1881.
- It applies to all territories administered by the Chief Commissioner of the Central Provinces.
- It excludes areas specified in Part VI of the first schedule of the Scheduled Districts Act 1874.
- The law begins on a date chosen by the Chief Commissioner.
- The start date requires the previous sanction of the Governor General in Council and must be published in the local official Gazette.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Where does Section 1 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881 say the law applies?
Section 1 of the 1881 Act states that it extends to all territories administered by the Chief Commissioner of the Central Provinces, except for those listed in Part VI of the first schedule of the Scheduled Districts Act 1874.
2. Under Section 1 of the Central Provinces land law, who decides when the rules take effect?
Under Section 1 of the Act, the Chief Commissioner directs the start date by notification in the local official Gazette, after getting previous sanction from the Governor General in Council.
3. Does Section 1 of the 1881 Act apply to every single district in the Central Provinces?
No, Section 1 of the 1881 Act explicitly excludes territories specified in Part VI of the first schedule of the Scheduled Districts Act 1874.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 1 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, whose previous sanction is required before the law can come into force?
Q2.Which areas are specifically excluded from the scope of Section 1 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881?
Q3.According to Section 1 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, how must the commencement date be announced?
Q4.Under Section 1 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, who is generally responsible for administering the territories where this Act applies?