Section 3 of The Indian Forest (Gujarat Unification and Amendment) Act, 1960 — Extension of Act XVI of 1927 to Saurashtra area
Bare section text
Official Legislative Text
3. The Indian Forest Act, 1927, as in force in the Bombay area of the State of Gujarat immediately before the commencement of this Act, is hereby extended to and shall by virtue of such extension be in force in the Saurashtra area of the State of Gujarat.
Educational Study Layer
Summary
- This section extends the Indian Forest Act, 1927, from the Bombay area of the State of Gujarat to the Saurashtra area of the State of Gujarat (Section 3) .
- It specifies that the version of the 1927 Act to be extended is the one that was in force in the Bombay area immediately before this Act commenced (Section 3) .
- It establishes that this extension makes the extended 1927 Act legally active and in force in the Saurashtra area by virtue of such extension (Section 3) .
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Which version of the Indian Forest Act is extended to Saurashtra under Section 3?
Under Section 3, the Indian Forest Act, 1927, as in force in the Bombay area of the State of Gujarat immediately before the commencement of this Act, is extended to the Saurashtra area (Section 3) .
2. Does the extension under Section 3 happen automatically upon the commencement of this Act?
Yes, Section 3 states that the extended Act shall by virtue of such extension be in force in the Saurashtra area of the State of Gujarat (Section 3) .
3. Does Section 3 apply to any amendments made to the forest law after the commencement of this Act?
No, Section 3 specifically extends the Indian Forest Act, 1927, as in force in the Bombay area immediately before the commencement of this Act (Section 3) .
Practice Quiz
Q1.If a dispute arises regarding a forest offense committed in the Saurashtra area of Gujarat shortly after this Act commenced, which law governs the dispute under Section 3 of this Act?
Q2.Under Section 3 of this Act, which area of Gujarat receives the extended application of the Indian Forest Act, 1927, as it existed in the Bombay area?