Central Bare Acts 1957

The Sir Sassoon Jacob David Baronetcy (Repealing) Act, 1957

State: Central

Year: 1957

Preamble1 - The Sir Sassoon Jacob David Baronetcy (Repealing) Act, 1957 Section1 - SHORT TITLE AND COMMENCEMENT Section2 - VESTING OF TRUST PROPERTY IN PRESENT BARONET AND REPEAL OF ACT II OF 1915 Section3 - INDEMNITY TO CORPORATION AND TRUSTEES Notwithstanding anything contained in the said Act or any law for the time being Section4 - INDEMNITY TO GOVERNMENT AND OFFICERS No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Government or any officer

The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957

State: Central

Year: 1957

.....- Assistant electoral registration officers Section7D - Registration of Electors Section7E - Preparation and revision of electoral rolls Section7F - Correction of entries in electoral roll Section7G - Inclusion of names in electoral roll Section7H - Appeal Section7-I - Jurisdiction of civil courts barred Section8 - Qualifications for councillorship Section9 - Disqualifications for membership of Corporation Section10 - Right to vote Section11 - General elections of councillors Section12 - Filling of casual vacancies in councillorship Section13 - [Omitted.] Section14 - Publication of result of election Section15 - Election petitions Section16 - Relief that may be claimed by the petitioner Section17 - Grounds for declaring elections to be void Section18 - Procedure to be followed by the district judge Section19 - Decision of the district judge Section20 - Procedure in case of equality of votes Section21 - Finality of decisions Section22 - Corrupt practices Section23 - Maintenance of secrecy of voting Section24 - Officers, etc., at elections not to act for candidates or to influence voting Section25 - Prohibition of canvassing in or near polling station and of public meeting on election day Section26 - Penalty for disorderly conduct in or near polling station Section27 - Penalty for misconduct at the polling station Section28 - Breaches of official duty in connection with election Section29 - Removal of ballot papers or ballot boxes or the voting machines from polling station to be an offence Section29A - Prohibition of going armed to or near a polling station Section29B - Offence of booth capturing Section29C - Liquor not to be sold, given or distributed on polling day Section30 - Other offences and penalties therefor Section31 - Power to make rules regulating the election of councillors and aldermen Section32 - Oath or affirmation Section32A - Declaration of assets Section32B - Vacation of seats in case of multiple.....

Railway Protection Force Act, 1957

Title: Railway Protection Force Act, 1957

State: Central

Year: 1957

Preamble1 - Railway Protection Force Act, 1957 Section1 - Short Title, Extent and Commencement Section2 - Definitions Section3 - Constitution of the Force Section4 - Appointment and Powers of Superior Officers Section5 - Classes and Ranks Among Members of the Force Section6 - Appointment of Members of the Force Section7 - Certificates to Members of the Force Section8 - Superintendence and Administration of the Force Section9 - Dismissal, Removal, Etc. of Members of the Force Section10 - Officers and Members of the Force to Be Deemed to Be Railway Servants Section11 - Duties of Members of the Force Section12 - Power to Arrest Without Warrant Section13 - Power to Search Without Warrant Section14 - Procedure to Be Followed After Arrest Section15 - Officers and Members of the Force to Be Considered Always on Duty and Liable to Be Employed in Any Part of the Railways Section15A - Restrictions Respecting Right to Form Association, Etc Section16 - Responsibilities of Members of the Force During Suspension Section16A - Surrender of Certificate, Arms, Etc., by Persons Ceasing to Be Members of the Force Section17 - Penalties for Neglect of Duty, Etc Section18 - Application of Act Xxii of 1922 to Members of the Force Section19 - Certain Acts Not to Apply to Members of the Force Section20 - Protection of Acts of Members of the Force Section21 - Power to Make Rules Section - Railway Protection Force (Amendment) Act, 1985 ScheduleI - Schedule

Legislative Councils Act, 1957

Title: Legislative Councils Act, 1957

State: Central

Year: 1957

Preamble1 - Legislative Councils Act, 1957 Section1 - Short Title Section2 - Definitions Section3 - Creation of a Legislative Council for Andhra Pradesh Section4 - Increase in the Strength of the Bihar Legislative Council Section5 - Increase in the Strength of the Bombay Legislative Council Section6 - Increase in the Strength of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Council Section7 - Increase in the Strength of the Madras Legislative Council Section8 - Increase in the Strength of the Mysore Legislative Council Section9 - Increase in the Strength of the Punjab Legislative Council Section10 - Increase in the Strength of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council Section11 - Increase in the Strength of the West Bengal Legislative Council Section12 - Amendment of Act 43 of 1950 Section13 - Amendment of Act 43 of 1951 ScheduleI - First Schedule ScheduleII - Second Schedule ScheduleIII - Third Schedule ScheduleIV - Fourth Schedule ScheduleV - Fifth Schedule ScheduleVI - Sixth Schedule ScheduleVII - Seventh Schedule

COUNTESS OF DUFFERIN'S FUND ACT, 1957[REPEALED]

Title: COUNTESS OF DUFFERIN'S FUND ACT, 1957[REPEALED]

State: Central

Year: 1957

Preamble1 - COUNTESS OF DUFFERIN'S FUND ACT, 1957 Section1 - Short title Section2 - Definitions Section3 - Dissolution of Association and transfer of Fund Section4 - Validation of certain acts done before the commencement of this Act Section - COUNTESS OF DUFFERIN'S FUND (REPEAL) ACT, 2002

Cantonments (Extension of Rent Control Laws) Act, 1957

Title: Cantonments (Extension of Rent Control Laws) Act, 1957

State: Central

Year: 1957

Preamble1 - Cantonments (Extension of Rent Control Laws) Act, 1957 Section1 - Short Title Section2 - Definitions Section3 - Power to Extend to Cantonments Laws Relating to Control of Rents and Regulation of House Accommodation Section4 - Extension of the Madhya Bharat Accommodation Control Act, 1955 to the Cantonment of Mhow Section - Cantonments (Extension of Rent Control Laws) Amendment Act, 1972

Public Employment (Requirement as to Residence) Act, 1957

Title: Public Employment (Requirement as to Residence) Act, 1957

State: Central

Year: 1957

Preamble1 - Public Employment (Requirement as to Residence) Act, 1957 Section1 - Short Title and Commencement Section2 - Repeal of Existing Laws Prescribing Requirements as to Residence Section3 - Power to Make Rules in Respect of Certain Classes of Public Employment in Certain Areas Section4 - Parliamentary Scrutiny of Rules Section5 - Duration of Section 3 and Rules Section - Public Employment (Requirement as to Residence) Amendment Act, 1964 Section - The Public Employment (Requirement as to Residence) Amendment Act, 1969

Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957

State: Central

Year: 1957

..... Section18A - POWER TO AUTHORISE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA, ETC., TO MAKE INVESTIGATION -99 Section19 - PROSPECTING LICENCES AND MINING LEASES TO BE VOID IF IN CONTRAVENTION OF ACT Any107["reconnaissance permit, prospecting Section20 - ACT AND RULES TO APPLY TO ALL RENEWALS OF PROSPECTING LICENCES AND MINING LEASES The provisions of this Act and the Section21 - PENALTIES 100 108 Section22 - COGNIZANCE OF OFFENCES - No Court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act or any rules made Chapter3 - OFFENCES BY COMPANIES Section23A - COMPOUNDING OF OFFENCES 111 Section23B - POWER TO SEARCH 112- If any Gazetted Officer of the Central or a State Government authorised by the Central Section23C - POWER OF STATE GOVERNMENT TO MAKE RULES FOR PREVENTING ILLEGAL MINING, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE OF MINERALS 115 Chapter4 - POWER OF ENTRY AND INSPECTION Section24A - RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF A HOLDER OF PROSPECTING LICENCE OR MINING LEASE 120 Section25 - RECOVERY OF CERTAIN SUMS AS ARREARS OF LAND REVENUE - 128[ Chapter5 - DELEGATION OF POWERS Section27 - PROTECTION OF ACTION TAKEN IN GOOD FAITH No such, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person Section28 - RULES AND NOTIFICATIONS TO BE LAID BEFORE PARLIAMENT AND CERTAIN RULES TO BE APPROVED BY PARLIAMENT - 132[ Section29 - EXISTING RULES TO CONTINUE - All rules made or purporting to have been made under the Mines and Minerals Section30 - POWER OF REVISION OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT The Central Government may, of its own motion or on application made within the Section30A - SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO MINING LEASES FOR COAL GRANTED BEFORE 25TH OCTOBER, 1949 -135Notwithstanding anything Section31 - RELAXATION OF RULES IN SPECIAL CASES The Central Government may, if it is of opinion that in the interests of mineral Section32 - AMENDMENTS TO ACT 53 OF 1948 -[Repeated by Act 58 of I960] Section33 - VALIDATION OF CERTAIN ACTS AND INDEMNITY All acts of.....

Wealth-tax Act, 1957

Title: Wealth-tax Act, 1957

State: Central

Year: 1957

.....or Commissioner] and [Joint Commissioner] to Make Enquiries ChapterIV - Assessment Section14 - Return of Wealth Section15 - Return After Due Date and Amendment of Return Section15A - Return by Whom to Be Signed Section15B - Self-assessment Section16 - Assessment Section16A - Reference to Valuation Officer Section17 - Wealth Escaping Assessment Section17A - Time-limit for Completion of Assessment and Reassessment Section17B - Interest for Defaults in Furnishing Return of Net Wealth Section18 - Penalty for Failure to Furnish Returns, to Comply with Notices and Concealment of Assets, Etc. Section18A - Penalty for Failure to Answer Questions, Sign Statements, Furnish Information, Allow Inspections, Etc. Section18B - Power to Reduce or Waive Penalty in Certain Cases Section18BA - Power of Commissioner to Grant Immunity from Penalty ChapterIVA - Special Provision for Avoiding Repetitive Appeals Section18C - Procedure when Assessee Claims Identical Question of Law is Pending Before High Court or Supreme Court ChapterV - Liability to Assessment in Special Cases Section19 - Tax of Deceased Person Payable by Legal Representative Section19A - Assessment in the Case of Executors Section20 - Assessment After Partition of a Hindu Undivided Family Section20A - Assessment After Partial Partition of A, Hindu Undivided Family Section21 - Assessment when Assets Are Held by Courts of Wards, Administrators-general, Etc. Section21A - Assessment in Cases of Diversion of Property, or of Income from Property, Held Under Trust for Public Charitable or Religious Purposes Section21AA - Assessment when Assets Are Held by Certain Associations of Persons Section22 - Assessment of Persons Residing Outside India ChapterVA - Settlement of Cases Section22A - Definitions Section22B - Wealth-tax Settlement Commission Section22BA - Jurisdiction and Powers of Settlement Commission Section22BB - Vice-chairman to Act as Chairman or to Discharge His Functions in Certain.....

Copyright Act, 1957

Title: Copyright Act, 1957

State: Central

Year: 1957

.....“and” omitted by Act 38 of 1994, s. 2 Section4 - Ins. by s. 2, ibid Section5 - Ins. by Act 7 of 2017, s. 160 Section6 - Subs. by Act 38 of 1994, s. 2, for “architectural work of art” Section7 - Subs. by s. 2, ibid., for sub-clauses Section8 - Cl Section9 - Copyright Office.- Section10 - Registrar and Deputy Registrars of Copyrights.- Section12 - Powers and procedure of 2[Appellate Board].- Section13 - Works in which copyright subsists.- Section15 - Special provision regarding Copyright in designs registered or Capable of being registered under the 5*** 6[Designs Chapter4 - OWNERSHIP OF COPYRIGHT AND THE RIGHTS OF THE OWNER Section17 - First owner of copyright.-Subject to the provisions of this Act, the author of a work shall be the first owner of the Section18 - Assignment of copyright.- Section19 - Mode of assignment.-1[ Section20 - Transmission of copyright in manuscript by testamentary disposition.-Where under a bequest a person is entitled to the Section21 - Right of author to relinquish copyright.- Chapter5 - TERM OF COPYRIGHT Section22 - Term of copyright in published literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works.-Except as otherwise hereinafter Section23 - Term of copyright in anonymous and pseudonymous works.- Section24 - Term of copyright in posthumous work.- Section26 - Term of copyright in cinematograph films.-In the case of a cinematograph film, copyright shall subsists until 2[sixty Section27 - Term of copyright in sound recording.-In the case a 3[sound recording] copyright shall subsist until 2[sixty years] Section28 - Term of copyright Government works.-In the case of Government work, where Government is the first owner of the Chapter6 - LICENCES Section30 - Licences by owners of copyright.-The owner of the copyright in any existing work or the prospective owner of the Section31 - Compulsory licence in works withheld from public.- Section31C - Statutory licence for cover.....