Interpreting the Definition of 'Central Government'

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Which of the following is NOT included in the Central Acts to which this Act applies?

Acts of the State Legislatures passed before the commencement of the Constitution (correct)

Acts of the Indian Parliament (Central Act) along with the rules and regulations made under the Central Act

Acts of the Dominion Legislature passed between the 15th August, 1947 and the 26th January, 1950

Acts passed before the commencement of the Constitution by the Governor-General in Council or the Governor-General acting in a legislative capacity

Which article of the Constitution of India authorizes the use of the General Clauses Act for the interpretation of the Constitution?

Article 15

Article 367 (correct)

Article 1

Article 372

What is the purpose of the General Clauses Act, 1897, according to the text?

To interpret the Constitution of India (correct)

To regulate the French right of taking

To define the territorial extent of the Central Acts

To define the right of persons to share in the land owned by another

What is the definition of a 'profit a prendre' according to the text?

The right to take part of the soil or produce of land that someone else owns Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as being included in the Central Acts to which the General Clauses Act applies?

Acts of the State Legislatures passed before the commencement of the Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Article 367 of the Constitution of India, according to the text?

It authorizes the use of the General Clauses Act for the interpretation of the Constitution Signup and view all the answers

Who does the term 'Central Government' refer to in relation to anything done before the commencement of the Constitution?

The Governor General in Council Signup and view all the answers

In relation to the administration of a Chief Commissioner's Province under the Government of India Act 1935, who can the 'Central Government' include?

The Provincial Government Signup and view all the answers

After the commencement of the Constitution, who does the 'Central Government' refer to?

The President Signup and view all the answers

In relation to functions entrusted to the Government of a state under clause (1) of the article of the Constitution, who can be included in the 'Central Government'?

State Government Signup and view all the answers

Who can be included in the 'Central Government' concerning the administration of a Part C State before the commencement of the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956?

Chief Commissioner Signup and view all the answers

'Central Government' in relation to the administration of a Union territory refers to:

Administrator thereof Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following definitions from Section 3 are applicable to all Indian laws, unless the context suggests otherwise?

Both (a) and (b) Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 5, from what date are references to revenues of the Central Government or State Governments to be construed as references to the Consolidated Fund of India or the Consolidated Fund of the State?

April 1, 1950 Signup and view all the answers

Under Section 5, when does a Central Act come into operation if no specific date is mentioned?

The date it receives the assent of the Governor General or the President Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the General Clauses Act, 1897 deals with the rules of construction related to the coming into operation of an enactment?

Section 5 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a definition provided in Section 3 of the General Clauses Act, 1897?

State Government Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 4A(2), references to revenues of the Central Government or State Governments are to be construed as references to which funds?

Consolidated Fund of India and Consolidated Fund of the State Signup and view all the answers