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Section 55 of The Dekkhan Agriculturists' Relief Act, 1879

[Repealed.].

[Rep. by the State of Bombay, with effect from the 27th May, 1950 by the Bombay Agricultural Debtors' Relief Act, 1947 (Bom. 28 of 1947), s. 56 was amended. Hence the part applicable to that State only has not been reproduced.

Summary

The repeal was enacted by the State of Bombay.
This removal of the section legally took effect on the 27th of May, 1950.
The specific law used to execute this repeal was the Bombay Agricultural Debtors' Relief Act, 1947.
Because it is repealed, the original text that applied only to that state is not reproduced in current versions of the statute.

Practical examples

1In August 1951, a local farmer tries to invoke Section 55 in a debt dispute. The court informs him that the section cannot be used because it was officially repealed the previous year on May 27, 1950.

2A law student studying historical agricultural laws looks for the text of Section 55 but finds the page blank, as the text is no longer reproduced after its repeal by the State of Bombay.

FAQ

1. Is Section 55 currently in force?

No, it has been repealed and has no legal effect.

2. Which state government was responsible for repealing this section?

It was repealed by the State of Bombay.

3. When did the repeal of Section 55 take effect?

The repeal took effect on May 27, 1950.

4. Which specific Act caused this section to be repealed?

The Bombay Agricultural Debtors' Relief Act, 1947.

Test yourself

1.Under Section 55 of The Dekkhan Agriculturists' Relief Act, 1879, what is the current legal status of this specific provision?

2.Under Section 55 of The Dekkhan Agriculturists' Relief Act, 1879, which legislative body or authority executed the repeal of this provision?

3.Under Section 55 of The Dekkhan Agriculturists' Relief Act, 1879, on what exact date did the repeal become legally effective?

4.Under Section 55 of The Dekkhan Agriculturists' Relief Act, 1879, which specific piece of legislation was utilized to repeal the section?

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