Section 11: Measurement of distances

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

In the measurement of any distance, for the purposes of 1[any Mysore Act or Karnataka Act]1 made after the commencement of this Act, that distance shall, unless a different intention appears, be measured in a straight line on a horizontal plane.

1. Adapted by the Karnataka Adaptation of Laws Order, 1973 w.e.f. 1.11.1973.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Karnataka General Clauses Act, 1899
Section	11
Marginal note	Measurement of distances
Jurisdiction	State of Karnataka
Status	In force as published by the source

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