Section 1: Short title

The Northern Indian Ferries Act, 1878Central Act · Act 17 of 1878

This Act may be called the Northern India Ferries Act, 1878.

Local extent.--[It extends only to Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, the Central Provinces, Assam, Delhi and Ajmer.]

Commencement.--It shall come into force in each of the said territories on such date as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, fix in this behalf.

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Act	The Northern Indian Ferries Act, 1878
Section	1
Marginal note	Short title
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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substituted. . Subs. by the A.O.1948.

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