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Section 2 of The Laws Local Extent Act, 1874
In this Act the expression “Scheduled Districts” means the territories mentioned in the sixth schedule hereto annexed.
Summary
- This provision is the interpretation clause, which is a section that defines specific terms used in the law.
- It defines the expression "Scheduled Districts".
- Under this section, "Scheduled Districts" means the territories listed in the sixth schedule attached to this law.
Practical examples
1In 1875, a district officer named Arthur wants to know if the region of Ganjam is considered a Scheduled District under this law, so he checks Section 2, which directs him to look at the list of territories in the sixth schedule.
2David, a farmer living in a remote valley in 1880, wants to find out if his land is subject to special local rules, so his lawyer uses Section 2 to confirm that "Scheduled Districts" refers strictly to the territories annexed in the sixth schedule.
FAQ
1. What does Section 2 do?
It is an interpretation clause that explains the meaning of a specific term used in the law.
2. What specific term is defined in Section 2?
It defines the expression "Scheduled Districts".
3. How does Section 2 define Scheduled Districts?
It defines them as the territories mentioned in the sixth schedule annexed to this law.
Test yourself
Q1.What is the purpose of Section 2 in this Act?
Q2.Which schedule of the Act contains the list of Scheduled Districts?
Q3.What label is given to Section 2 in the text of the Act?
Q4.According to Section 2, what does the term Scheduled Districts mean?
Q5.Which section is the interpretation clause?