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Section 2A: Construction of references to laws not in force, or any functionary not in existence, in any area.

The Works of Defence Act, 1903Central Act · Act 7 of 1903

[2A. Construction of references to laws not in force, or any functionary not in existence, in any area.--Any reference in this Act to any law which is not in force in any area or any reference therein to any functionary not in existence in any area shall, in relation to that area, be construed as a reference to the corresponding law, if any, in force or to the corresponding functionary, if any, in existence, in that area.]

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ActThe Works of Defence Act, 1903
Section2A
Marginal noteConstruction of references to laws not in force, or any functionary not in existence, in any area.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

  • inserted, Act 39 of 1965. . Ins. by Act 39 of 1965, s. 2.

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