Section 1: Short title 1[commencement and extent]1

The Karnataka General Clauses Act, 1899State Act of Karnataka · Act 3 of 1899

2[(1) This Act may be called the 3[Karnataka]3 General Clauses Act, 1899.]2

(2) It shall come into force at once.

1[(3) It extends to the whole of the State of Karnataka.]1

1. Substituted by Act 13 of 2003 w.e.f. 1.11.1956.

2. Substituted by Act X of 1950.

3. Adapted by the Karnataka Adaptations of Laws Order, 1973 w.e.f. 1.11.1973.

1[2. x x x]1

1. Section 2 and Schedule Omitted by Act 12 of 1953.

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Where this provision sits

Act	The Karnataka General Clauses Act, 1899
Section	1
Marginal note	Short title 1[commencement and extent]1
Jurisdiction	State of Karnataka
Status	In force as published by the source

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