The question (12 marks)
Explain the nature, object and scope of the General Clauses Act, 1897. Deal with the laws to which it applies, its application to the Constitution, the character of its definitions, and the qualification to which almost every one of its provisions is subject. (12 marks)
MU Module IV, nature, object and scope of the Act; pack ch. 04 with Art. 367.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 4 · The General Clauses Act, 1897 of Interpretation of Statutes.
Authorities you will need
- General Clauses Act
- Articles 367(1), 367(2), 372 and 123 of the Constitution of India
- Jugmendar Das v. State
- Maheshwari Fish Seed Farm v. Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
- Commissioner of Income Tax v. Smt. Sodra Devi
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