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Section 13, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S10-0VH]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 10 March 1897.

In General Clauses Act, 1897 [A10-095]. This text from 11 March 1897. No other text held.

Cite: Section 13, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S10-0VH]. Machine: S10-0VH.

13. Gender and number.—In all Central Acts and Regulations, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,(1)words importing the masculine gender shall be taken to include females; and(2)words in the singular shall include the plural, and vice versa.

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Section 13, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S10-0VH]