Section 1, Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 [S2J-FVS]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 16 March 1988.
1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988. (2) It extends to the whole of the State of Andhra Pradesh. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint, and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act.
Defined terms in this text (1)
notification: Section 2, Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 [S2JFWQ] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "notification" means a notification published in the Official Gazette, and the expression "notified" shall be construed accordingly
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Made under this section, or naming it (2)
Notification No. 1827/1988, dated 21st November, 1988 [N12-XWD], 21 November 1988, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the State Government"
Notification No. 3227/1989, dated 13th March, 1989 [N12-Y1Y], 13 March 1989, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Andhra Pradesh Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act, 1988 (Andhra Pradesh Act 10 of 1988), the State Government"
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