Section 1, Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 [S14-TQB]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 22 August 1890.

In Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 [A10-5WY]. This text from 22 August 1890. No other text held.

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

Cite: Section 1, Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 [S14-TQB]. Machine: S14-TQB.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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Notification S.O. 3797(E), dated 4th March, 1891 [N11-BNN], 4 March 1891, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 (8 of 1890), the Central Government"

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