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The Chhattisgarh Municipalities Act, 1961 Complete Act

State: Chattisgarh

Year: 1961

THE CHHATTISGARH MUNICIPALITIES ACT, 1961 THE CHHATTISGARH MUNICIPALITIES ACT, 1961 [Act No. 37 of 1961] [20th November, 1961] PREAMBLE An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to municipalities and to make better provision for the organisation and administration of Municipalities in Chhattisgarh. Be it enacted by the Madhya Pradesh Legislature in the Twelfth year of the Republic of India as follows:-- Chapter I - PRELIMINARY Section 1 - Short Title, extent and commencement (1) This act may be called the Chhattisgarh Municipalities Act, 1961. (2) It extends to the whole of Chhattisgarh. [Inserted by M.P. Act No. 18 of 1997.] [(3) It shall apply to the smaller urban area or a transitional area, as the case may be, from the date on which they are notified as such under Section 5.] Section 2 - Repeal and Savings (1) The Central Provinces and Berar Municipalities Act, 1922 (II of 1922), the Madhya Bharat Municipalities Act, 1954 (1 of 1954), the Vindhya Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1946 and the Bhopal State Municipalities Act, 1955 (III of 1956), are hereby repealed. (2) Notwithstanding such repeal-- (i) all Municipal Committees,.....

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Constitution of India Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1949

.....of this Constitution if- (a) he or either of his parents or any of his grand- parents was born in India as defined in (Government of India Act, 1935) (as originally enacted); and (b) (i) in the case where such person has so migrated before the nineteenth day of July, 1948. he has been ordinarily resident in the territory of India since the date of his migration, or (ii) in the case where such person has so migrated on or after the nineteenth day of July, 1948, he has been registered as a citizen of India by an officer appointed in that behalf by the Government of the Dominion of India on an application made by him therefor to such officer before the commencement of this Constitution in the form and manner prescribed by that Government : Provided that no person shall be so registered unless he has been resident in the territory of India for at least six months immediately preceding the date of his application. ARTICLE 7: Rights of citizenship of certain migrants to Pakistan: Notwithstanding anything in (Art.5) and (Art.6), a person who has after the first day of March, 1947, migrated from the territory of India to the territory now included in Pakistan shall not be.....

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Constitution of India Schedule 10

Title: Tenth Schedule

State: Central

Year: 1950

.....of split.-- Where a member of a House makes a claim that he and any other members of his legislature party constitute the group representing a faction which has arisen as a result of a split in his original political party and such group consists of not less than one third of the members of such legislature party,-- (a) he shall not be disqualified under sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 2 on the ground-- (i) that he has voluntarily given up his membership of his original political party; or (ii) that he has voted or abstained from voting in such House contrary to any direction issued by such party or by any person or authority authorised by it in that behalf without obtaining the prior permission of such party, person or authority and such voting or abstention has not been condoned by such party, person or authority within fifteen days from the date of such voting or abstention; and (b) from the time of such split, such faction shall be deemed to be the political party to which he belongs for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 2 and to be his original political party for the purposes of this paragraph. 5. Paragraph 7 declared invalid for want of.....

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Geneva Conventions Act, 1960 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1960

.....(d) procedural matters relating to legal representation, appeals, etc. 3. The existing law on the subject is to be found in the Geneva Convention Act, 1911 (an Act of the United Kingdom) as applied to India by the Gevena Convention Act, 1911 (British India) Order-in-Council dated the 24th October, 1916, and the Geneva Convention Implementing Act, 1936 (14 of 1936). The provisions of these Acts, however, are confined to extending protection to the two emblems, namely, the Red Cross and the Geneva Cross. 4. The Bill seeks to implement the Conventions in so far as it is necessary so to do and, at the same time, consolidates the law on the subject by repealing the United Kingdom Act of 1911andthe Central Act 14 of 1936and incorporating their provisions in the Bill." - Gaz. of Ind., 1959, Extra. Pt. II, S. 2, p. 1098. An Act to enable effect to be given to certain International Conventions done at Geneva on the twelfth day of August, 1949, to which India is a party, and for purposes connected therewith. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Eleventh Year of the Republic of India as follows :- -Geneva Conventions of 12th August, 1949, were ratified by the President on the 16th October,.....

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Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1988

.....unity and integrity of India; or (i) for the doing of any act in contravention of the provisions of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. SECTION 04: RESTRICTIONS ON CARRYING ARMS AND AMMUNITION INTO A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION - No religious institution or manager thereof shall allow the entry of any arms or ammunition or of any person carrying any arms or ammunition into the religious institution : Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to- (a) the wearing and carrying of a kirpan by any person professing the Sikh religion; or (b) any arms which are used as part of any religious ceremony or ritual of the institution as established by customs or usage. SECTION 05: PROHIBITION OF USE OF FUNDS OF RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES - No religious institution or manager thereof shall use or allow the use of any funds or other properties belonging to, or under the control of. the institution for the benefit of any political party or for the purpose of any political activity or for the commission of any act which is punishable as an offence under any law. SECTION 06: PROHIBITION OF RELIGIOUS FORA FOR PROPAGATING POLITICAL IDEAS -.....

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The Punjab Government Employees (Conduct) Rules, 1966 Complete Act

State: Punjab

Year: 1966

.....employee form vindicating his private character or any act done by him in his private capacity and where any action for vindicating his private character or act done by him in private capacity is taken, the Government employee shall submit to the prescribed authority regarding such action. *[Substituted vide Punjab Government Notification No. G.S.R.-79/Const./Arts.187, 309 and 318/Amd(2)/86 dated 17-12-1986] 20. Canvassing of non-official or other influence.- No Government employee shall bring or attempt to bring any political or other influence to bear upon any superior authority to further his interest in respect if matter pertaining to his service under the Government. *21. Restriction regarding marriage- (1) No Government employee who has a wife living shall contract another marriage without first obtaining the permission of the Government, notwithstanding that such subsequent marriage is permissible under the personal law for the time being applicable to him. *[Substituted vide Punjab Government Notification No. G.S.R.-29/Const./Arts.187, 309 and 318/Amd(9)/82 dated 10-02-1982] (2) No female Government employee shall marry any person who has a wife living without.....

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Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988 Section 2

Title: Definitions

State: Central

Year: 1988

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, (a) "ammunition" shall have the same meaning as in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Arms Act, 1959; (b) "arms" shall have the same meaning as in clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Arms Act, 1959; (c) "manager", in relation to a religious institution, means every person, including, any religious functionary (by whatever name called), who, for the time being, either alone or in association with other persons, administers, manages or otherwise controls the affairs of that institution, its functions or prop­erties; (d) "political activity" includes any activity promoting or propagating the aims or objects of a political party or any cause, issue or question of a political nature by organising meetings, demonstra­tions, processions, collection or disbursement of funds, or by the issue of directions or decrees, or by any other means, and includes also such activity by or on behalf of a person seeking election as a candidate for any election to Parliament, any State Legislature or any local authority; (e) "political party" means an association or body of persons (i) which is, or is.....

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The Khasi Hills Autonomous District (Appointment & Succession of Sirdar & Headmen of Nonglang Sirdarship) Act, 2000 Complete Act

State: Meghalaya

Year: 2000

.....suspension, the Executive Committee may by order in writing appoint the Deputy Sirdar or any person belonging to the Nianglang clan of the Elaka to act as an Acting Sirdar who shall exercise all the powers and functions of the Sirdar. (2) An Acting Sirdar will remain in office until appointment of a new Sirdar or until further order of the Executive Committee whichever is earlier. 8. Election of the Deputy Sirdar - (1) When the vacancy occurs in the office of the Deputy Sirdar, the Sirdar or any person acting as such shall summon a meeting of the Electors for the election of the new Deputy Sirdar and result of such election shall be placed before the Executive Durbar for confirmation and to be approved by the Executive Committee. (2) If the Electors are not unanimous in their election of the new Deputy Sirdar, the election shall be determined by a simple majority of the votes of the Electors present and voting and votes shall be taken by show of hands. (3) The Deputy Sirdar shall exercise such powers and functions as may be delegated to him by the Executive Durbar. 9. Election and Confirmation of Headmen and Myntris - (1) Any vacancy in the post of Sordar shnong or.....

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The Khasi Hills Autonomous District (Appointment & Succession of Syiem, Deputy Syiem & Electors of Myriaw Syiemship) Act, 2007 Complete Act

State: Meghalaya

Year: 2007

.....a necessity arises appoint any indigenous Khasi male adult of good moral character, who is a resident and is not employed under any Organisation, to act as Acting Chief when a vacancy occurs. (2) An Acting Syiem or Acting Chief will remain in Office until appointment of a new Syiem or until further order of the Executive Committee whichever is earlier. (3) Whenever there is a change of incumbent on account of Sub-Section (1) above, there shall be a proper taking and handing over charge of the Office properties, duly recorded in writing between the predecessor and the successor incumbents in the presence of some Lyngdoh or Sirdar as witnesses. Any deliberate or wilful violation of this provision shall be treated to be an act of criminal breach of trust and the incumbent is liable to be proceeded with accordingly. 9. Appointment and affirmation of the Deputy Syiem : - (1) When a vacancy occurs in the Office of the Deputy Syiem, a person who fulfill the qualification prescribed under Section 3 of this Act shall on the recommendation of the Syiem and Dorbar be forwarded to Executive Committee for approval. (2) The Deputy Syiem, shall after obtaining approval of the.....

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The Khasi Hills Autonomous District (Appointment & Succession of the Syiem, Syiemkhynnah, Myntri & Headmen of Jirang Syiemship) Act, 2007 Complete Act

State: Meghalaya

Year: 2007

.....any male adult belonging to the Wahlang Pahsyntiew Clan of Jirang Elaka duly nominated by the ruling clan and endorsed by the Durbar Hima, to act as an Acting Syiem who shall exercise all the powers and functions of the Syiem. (2) An Acting Syiem will remain in Office until appointment of a new Syiem or until further order of the Executive Committee whichever is earlier. (3) Whenever there is a change of incumbent on account of sub-section (1) above, there shall be a proper taking and handing over charge of the office properties duly recorded in writing between the predecessor and the successor incumbents in the presence of witnesses. Any deliberate or willful violation of this provision shall be treated to be an act of criminal breach of trust and the incumbent is liable to be proceeded with accordingly. 9. Election and Confirmation of Myntris and Headmen: - (1) There shall be four Myntris within Jirang Syiemship out of which three of them shall be nominated/elected by the Executive Durbar from among the Khasi adult males belonging to any Khasi clan, who are the residents and recognized voters of the Syiemship. The fourth Myntri also known as "Kongor Myntri" shall.....

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