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Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement. Repeal and Saving.

The Jammu and Kashmir Chowkidari Act, 1956Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 37 of 1956

(1) This Act may be called the Jammu and Kashmir Chowkidari Act, 1956.

(2) The provisions of this Act shall have effect in all towns and villages in [Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir].

(3) Repeal and savings.–– From the date this Act comes into force, all previous orders, circulars and rules, so far as they are repugnant to this Act, shall be deemed to have been repealed ;

But all appointments made, orders issued, limits fixed or things done under orders, circulars and rules hereby repealed shall be deemed to have been respectively made, issued, fixed or done under this Act.

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ActThe Jammu and Kashmir Chowkidari Act, 1956
Section1
Marginal noteShort title, extent and commencement. Repeal and Saving.
JurisdictionUnion territory of Jammu and Kashmir
StatusIn force as published by the source

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Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

  • substituted. Substituted for the words “the Jammu and Kashmir State” by S. O. 1229 (E) of 2020 dated 31-03-2020.

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