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States Reorganisation Act, 1956 [A10-ESX]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 8 February 1956.

Dates: made 8 February 1956; in force 8 February 1956; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band A.

Synthetic. The words of this Act are generated by the register; its title, number and year are real.

Cite: States Reorganisation Act, 1956, Act 37 of 1956 [A10-ESX]. Machine: A10-ESX.

Sections (13)

Chapter I. PRELIMINARY

Chapter II. CONTROLLER

Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement [S1D-7W4]

Section 2. Definitions [S1D-7X6]

Section 3. Appointment of Controller [S1D-7Y0]

Section 4. Registration of contractors [S1D-7Z2]

Section 5. Prohibition of the carrying on of business without licence [S1D-800]

Section 6. Grant of licence [S1D-812]

Section 7. Penalty for contravention [S1D-824]

Section 8. Offences by companies [S1D-836]

Section 9. Appeal [S1D-848]

Section 10. Cognizance of offences [S1D-85A]

Section 11. Protection of action taken in good faith [S1D-86C]

Section 12. Power to make rules [S1D-87E]

Section 13. Power to remove difficulties [S1D-88G]

Made under

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Acts on (0)

none

Acted on by (2)

Amends: States Reorganisation Act (Amendment) Act, 1988 [A10-Z32], 26 February 1988. "section 4 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956 (37 of 1956)".

Amends: States Reorganisation Act (Amendment) Act, 1974 [A10-QEX], 12 December 1974. "section 4 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956 (37 of 1956)".

Not held (0)

none

States Reorganisation Act, 1956 [A10-ESX]