Section 24 of The Chutia Nagpur Encumbered Estates Act, 1876
Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to take away or abridge any power or authority conferred by an Act passed by the LieutenantGovernor of Bengal in Council, entitled “\"An Act to ascertain, regulate and record certain tenures in Chutia Nagpur," on any person appointed to be a Special Commissioner thereunder, or on the Commissioner of the division of Chutia Nagpur.
Summary
It also protects the existing powers of the Commissioner of the division of Chutia Nagpur.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What was the main purpose of the Bengal Act II of 1869 mentioned in this section?
It is officially entitled an Act to ascertain, regulate and record certain tenures in Chutia Nagpur.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 24 of The Chutia Nagpur Encumbered Estates Act, 1876, what effect does the 1876 Act have on powers granted by Bengal Act II of 1869?
Q2.According to Section 24 of The Chutia Nagpur Encumbered Estates Act, 1876, which specific officials have their powers under Bengal Act II of 1869 protected from being reduced?
Q3.Section 24 of The Chutia Nagpur Encumbered Estates Act, 1876 mentions the full title of the Bengal Act II of 1869. Based only on this section, what was the primary focus of that 1869 Act?
Q4.Under Section 24 of The Chutia Nagpur Encumbered Estates Act, 1876, the Act shall not "abridge" any authority conferred by the 1869 Act. What does this restriction mean for a Special Commissioner acting under the 1869 Act?