General Clauses Act, 1897 [A10-095]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 11 March 1897.

Dates: made 11 March 1897; in force 11 March 1897; ceased none recorded. Gazette: Gazette of India, 1897. Band A.

Cite: General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897) [A10-095]. Machine: A10-095.

Sections (34)

Chapter I.

Section 1. Short title [S2D-AZ6]

Section 2. Repeal [S2D-B0S]

Clause 3(49). registered

Clause 3(50). regulation

Clause 3(51). rule

Section 3. Definitions [S10-0SN]

Section 4. Application of foregoing definitions to previous enactments [S2D-B1V]

Section 5. Coming into operation of enactments [S2D-B2X]

Section 6. Effect of repeal [S10-0TK]

Section 7. Revival of repealed enactments [S2D-B3Z]

Section 8. Construction of references to repealed enactments [S2D-B4H]

Section 9. Commencement and termination of time [S2D-B5K]

Section 10. Computation of time [S2D-B6N]

Section 11. Measurement of distances [S2D-B7Q]

Section 12. Duty to be taken pro rata in enactments [S2D-B89]

Section 13. Gender and number [S10-0VH]

Section 14. Powers conferred to be exercisable from time to time [S2D-B9B]

Section 15. Power to appoint to include power to appoint ex officio [S2D-BAD]

Section 16. Power to appoint to include power to suspend or dismiss [S2D-BBF]

Section 17. Substitution of functionaries [S2D-BC1]

Section 18. Successors [S2D-BD3]

Section 19. Official chiefs and subordinates [S2D-BE5]

Section 20. Construction of notifications, etc., issued under enactments [S2D-BF7]

Section 21. Power to issue, to include power to add to, amend, vary or rescind, notifications, orders, rules or bye-laws [S10-0WZ]

Section 22. Making or rules or bye-laws and issuing of orders between passing and commencement of enactment [S2D-BGW]

Section 23. Provisions applicable to making of rules or bye-laws after previous publication [S2D-BHY]

Section 24. Continuation of orders, etc., issued under enactments repealed and re-enacted [S2D-BJR]

Section 25. Recovery of fines [S2D-BKT]

Section 26. Provision as to offences punishable under two or more enactments [S2D-BMM]

Section 27. Meaning of service by post [S10-0XX]

Section 28. Citation of enactments [S2D-BNP]

Section 29. Saving for previous enactments, rules and bye-laws [S2D-BPG]

Section 30. Application of Act to Ordinances [S2D-BQJ]

Section 31. Construction of references to Local Government of a Province [S2D-BRC]

Made under

No recital of a power is printed.

Acts on (0)

none

Acted on by (4)

Cites: Section 531, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 [S10-NR9], 1 July 2024.

Cites: Section 2, Companies Act, 2013 [S10-5A2].

Cites: Section 3, Transfer of Property Act, 1882 [S10-0ND].

Cites: Section 2, Registration Act, 1908 [S10-0ZS].

Not held (3)

"section 124 of the Government of India Act, 1935"

"section 23 of the Indian Councils Act, 1861"

"section 72 of the Government of India Act, 1915"