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Section 2: Interpretation clause, Act I of 1869, U. P. Act III of 1910, Act IX of 1972.

The Oudh Settled Estates Act, 1917State Act of Uttar Pradesh · Act 5 of 1917

2. Unless there be something repugnant in the subject or context all words occurring in this Act which are defined in the Oudh Estates Act, 1869, as amended by Act X of 1885 and the Oudh Estates (Amendment) Act, 1910, shall be deemed to have the meanings respectively assigned to them by that Act.

"Settled estate" means immovable property for the time being subject to the provisions of this Act by virtue of a declaration made under section 10.

"Competent to contractd" means competent to contract within the meaning of section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

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ActThe Oudh Settled Estates Act, 1917
Section2
Marginal noteInterpretation clause, Act I of 1869, U. P. Act III of 1910, Act IX of 1972.
JurisdictionState of Uttar Pradesh
StatusIn force as published by the source

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