Section 3 of The Union Territories (Stamp and Court-fees Laws) Act, 1961
On the date on which the Court-fees Act, 1870 (7 of 1870), as in force in the State of Punjab, is extended to the Union territory of Himachal Pradesh by notification under section 2 of the Union Territories (Laws) Act, 1950 (30 of 1950), the Court-fees Act, 1870, as in force in that Union territory immediately before the date of such notification, shall stand repealed.
Summary
- This section repeals, which means cancels, the Court-fees Act, 1870, as it was previously in force in the Union territory of Himachal Pradesh.
- The repeal takes place on the exact date that the Court-fees Act, 1870, as in force in the State of Punjab, is extended to Himachal Pradesh.
- This extension of the Punjab rules is done by a notification under section 2 of the Union Territories (Laws) Act, 1950.
- Until that new notification is issued, the old Court-fees Act, 1870, in Himachal Pradesh remains active.
- Once the new notification extends the Punjab law, the previous local version of the Court-fees Act, 1870, stands repealed immediately.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What does repealed mean in this section?
It means that the old law is officially canceled and is no longer active or legally binding.
2. What triggers the repeal of the Court-fees Act in Himachal Pradesh?
The repeal is triggered when the Court-fees Act of Punjab is extended to Himachal Pradesh.
3. Under which other Act is the notification for extension issued?
It is issued under section 2 of the Union Territories (Laws) Act, 1950.
4. Which state's Court-fees Act is extended to Himachal Pradesh?
The Court-fees Act, 1870, as in force in the State of Punjab.
Test yourself
Q1.What happens to the Court-fees Act, 1870, as previously in force in Himachal Pradesh?
Q2.The repeal in Himachal Pradesh occurs on the date that the Court-fees Act of which state is extended there?
Q3.Under which section of the Union Territories (Laws) Act, 1950, is the extension notification made?
Q4.What specific Act of 1950 is mentioned in Section 3?
Q5.What is the Act number of the Union Territories (Laws) Act, 1950, mentioned in the text?