The Interest Act, 1978
Central Act ยท Act 14 of 19786 provisions19 citing judgments
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| Long title | An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the allowance of interest in certain cases. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 14 of 1978 |
| Year | 1978 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Finance |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 6 |
| Subjects | financial |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement.1 citing judgment
- Section 2 Definitions.5 citing judgments
- Section 3 Power of court to allow interest.9 citing judgments
- Section 4 Interest payable under certain enactments.3 citing judgments
- Section 5 Section 34 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 to apply.
- Section 6 Repeal and saving.1 citing judgment
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