State · Sikkim
Section 1 of The Election Laws (Extension to Sikkim) Act, 1976
- (1)This Act may be called the Election Laws (Extension to Sikkim) Act, 1976.
- (2)It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 9th day of September, 1975.
Summary
- The official name of this law is the Election Laws (Extension to Sikkim) Act, 1976.
- This law is backdated, which means it starts applying from a date in the past before it was officially passed.
- It is officially treated as having come into force on the 9th day of September, 1975.
Practical examples
1In March 1976, a local election clerk named Karma wants to register new voters in his village. He reads Section 1 and finds out that the rules are officially named the Election Laws (Extension to Sikkim) Act, 1976.
2An auditor named Sonam is checking the election records from October 1975. He confirms that the records are valid because this law is backdated to the 9th day of September, 1975.
FAQ
1. What is the official name of this Act?
The official name is the Election Laws (Extension to Sikkim) Act, 1976.
2. When did this Act officially start to apply?
It is treated as having come into force on the 9th day of September, 1975.
3. Is the starting date of this law backdated?
Yes, it is backdated to September 1975, which is before the year 1976 in its name.
Test yourself
Q1.What is the official name of this Act?
Q2.On what date is this Act deemed to have come into force?
Q3.What year is part of the short title of this Act?
Q4.Which section of the Act contains the short title and commencement?
Q5.Does this Act have an immediate effect or is it backdated?