Section 2 of The Reciprocity Act, 1943
In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context-- 1[(a) "British Possession" means any part of His Majesty's dominions 2*** and includes a protectorate or other territory administered by a British Possession as a mandatory on behalf of the League of Nations; and where parts of those dominions are under both a central and a local legislature, the expression shall mean either each part under a local legislature or all parts under the central legislature;]
- (b)"entry" includes landing at any port in 3[India] during the stay in 3[India] of a ship or aircraft on its way to a destination outside 3[India] : 4* * * * *
Summary
- The term British Possession means any part of His Majesty's dominions (territories ruled by the British King).
- British Possession also includes protectorates (protected territories) and territories managed on behalf of the League of Nations under a mandate (an official order to govern).
- If a British dominion has both a central (national) and local (regional) lawmaking body, the term can refer to either each local part or all parts under the central system.
- The term entry includes landing at any Indian port while a ship or aircraft is stopping over on its way to a destination outside India.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What does British Possession mean under this law?
It means any part of His Majesty's dominions, including protectorates or territories managed under a League of Nations mandate.
2. How is British Possession interpreted if a territory has both central and local legislatures?
It means either each part governed by a local legislature or all parts governed by the central legislature.
3. Does a brief stopover at an Indian port by a ship or aircraft count as entry?
Yes, entry includes landing at any port in India during the stay of a ship or aircraft on its way to a destination outside India.
Test yourself
Q1.What does the term entry include under this Act?
Q2.Which of the following is included in the definition of a British Possession?
Q3.How is a British Possession defined when its parts are under both central and local legislatures?
Q4.Under Section 2, which organization's mandate is mentioned in defining territories administered by a British Possession?
Q5.What is the main purpose of Section 2 of the Act?