State · Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Section 1 of The High Court at Bombay (Extension of Jurisdiction to Goa, Daman and Diu) Act, 1981
Short title and commencement.
- (1)This Act may be called the High Court at Bombay (Extension of Jurisdiction to Goa, Daman and Diu) Act, 1981.
- (2)It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
Summary
- This Act is officially named the High Court at Bombay (Extension of Jurisdiction to Goa, Daman and Diu) Act, 1981.
- The Act does not start working automatically on the day it is passed.
- It comes into force on a specific date chosen by the Central Government.
- The Central Government must announce this starting date through an official notice (called a notification) in the Official Gazette (the government's official public journal).
Practical examples
1On November 5, 1982, a resident of Goa named Anita wants to know if she can file her legal appeal with the Bombay High Court instead of the old local court. Because the Act officially came into force on October 30, 1982, Anita is indeed able to use the newly extended jurisdiction of the Bombay High Court.
2In June 1982, a businessman named Joseph in Daman wants to file an appeal under this new Act. However, because the Central Government has not yet set the starting date of October 30, 1982, Joseph's lawyer advises him that the Act is not yet active, and he must wait or use the existing local court.
FAQ
1. What is the official name of this law?
This law is called the High Court at Bombay (Extension of Jurisdiction to Goa, Daman and Diu) Act, 1981.
2. How does this law become active and start taking effect?
It comes into force on a date set by the Central Government using an official notification in the Official Gazette.
Test yourself
Q1.What is the short title of this Act?
Q2.Who has the authority to appoint the date on which this Act comes into force?
Q3.How must the Central Government announce the starting date of this Act?
Q4.On which specific date did this Act officially come into force?
Q5.When was the notification that appointed the commencement date dated?