This Act may be called the Powers-of-Attorney Act, 1882.
Local extent.---It applies to the whole of India ***;
Commencement.--- and it shall come into force on the first day of May, 1882.
Section 1: Short title.
The Powers-of Attorney Act, 1882Central Act · Act 7 of 1882
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| Act | The Powers-of Attorney Act, 1882 |
|---|---|
| Section | 1 |
| Marginal note | Short title. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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- omitted, Act 34 of 2019. .The words "except the State of Jammu and Kashmir" omitted by Act 34 of 2019, s. 95 and the Fifth Schedule (w.e.f. 31-10-2019).
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