Section 2 of The Dehra Dun Act, 1871
The High Court and the Board of Revenue of 1[Uttar Pradesh] shall exercise 2*** respectively, in the said district, all the powers which the said High Court or Board of Revenue are at present, respectively, authorized to exercise in any part of 1[Agra].
Summary
- This section defines the authority of the High Court and the Board of Revenue over Dehra Dun.
- The High Court of Uttar Pradesh is authorized to exercise its powers in the district of Dehra Dun.
- The Board of Revenue of Uttar Pradesh is also authorized to exercise its powers in Dehra Dun.
- The powers exercised in Dehra Dun must match the powers these bodies are authorized to exercise in any part of Agra.
- The authority of these two institutions is exercised respectively within the district.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Which two high-level institutions are given authority over Dehra Dun by Section 2?
The High Court and the Board of Revenue of Uttar Pradesh are given authority.
2. Where do these institutions get their standard of powers from under Section 2?
Their powers in Dehra Dun are based on the powers they are authorized to exercise in any part of Agra.
3. How are the powers of the High Court and Board of Revenue exercised in Dehra Dun?
They are exercised respectively, meaning each body performs its own distinct legal and administrative duties.
Test yourself
Q1.Which specific court is mentioned in Section 2 as having authority over Dehra Dun?
Q2.Besides the High Court, which other administrative body exercises power over Dehra Dun under Section 2?
Q3.Under Section 2, the powers exercised in Dehra Dun must match the powers authorized in which area?
Q4.What word is used in Section 2 to show that the High Court and the Board of Revenue exercise their powers individually according to their separate roles?
Q5.In which district do the High Court and Board of Revenue of Uttar Pradesh exercise these powers under Section 2?