Section 14 of The High Court at Bombay (Extension of Jurisdiction to Goa, Daman and Diu) Act, 1981
Power to adapt laws.
For the purpose of facilitating the application of any law in relation to the Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu, the Central Government may, before the expiration of two years from the appointed day, by order, make such adaptations and modifications of the law, whether by way of repeal or amendment, as may be necessary or expedient to give effect to the provisions of this Act and thereupon every such law shall have effect subject to the adaptations and modifications so made until altered, repealed or amended by a competent legislature or other competent authority.
Summary
- The Central Government can modify or adapt existing laws to make them apply more easily to the Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu.
- These changes can include amending (updating) or repealing (cancelling) parts of those laws to align with this Act.
- The government has a limited window of two years from the appointed day (the day this Act starts) to make these changes by issuing an order.
- Once these adapted laws are modified, they stay in effect with those changes.
- The changes remain valid until a competent legislature (a group with the power to make laws) or another authorized body alters, repeals, or amends them.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who has the authority to adapt and modify laws under this section?
The Central Government has this authority.
2. Within what time frame must the adaptations to the laws be made?
The adaptations must be made before two years pass from the appointed day (the date the Act comes into force).
3. What types of changes can the government make to the laws under this section?
The government can make adaptations and modifications, including repealing (cancelling) or amending (modifying) the laws.
4. How long do these government-adapted laws remain in effect?
They remain in effect until they are altered, repealed, or amended by a competent legislature (lawmaking body) or another competent authority.
Test yourself
Q1.What is the main purpose of the Central Government's power to adapt laws under Section 14?
Q2.By what method does the Central Government make these adaptations and modifications?
Q3.What is the time limit for the Central Government to make these adaptations under Section 14?
Q4.Which of the following changes can the Central Government make to a law under Section 14?
Q5.Once a law is adapted under Section 14, how long does it remain in effect in that modified form?