The Central Laws (Extension to Arunachal Pradesh) Act, 1993

The Central Laws (Extension to Arunachal Pradesh) Act,

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The Central Laws (Extension to Arunachal Pradesh) Act, 1993 (ACT NO. 44 OF 1993) [As on the 15th May, 2026] 1

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED G.S.R. . . . . . for General Statutory Rules.

THE CENTRAL LAWS (EXTENSION TO ARUNACHAL PRADESH) ACT, 1993

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THE CENTRAL LAWS (EXTENSION TO ARUNACHAL PRADESH) ACT, 1993 __________ ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS ____________ SECTIONS 1. Construction of references to laws not in force in Arunachal Pradesh. Construction of references to authorities where new authorities have been constituted.

THE CENTRAL LAWS (EXTENSION TO ARUNACHAL PRADESH) ACT, 1993

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Section 1 — Short title and commencement

Section 2 — Extension of certain laws

Section 3 — Construction of references to laws not in force in Arunachal Pradesh

Section 4 — Construction of references to authorities where new authorities have been constituted

Section 5 — Power to remove difficulties

THE CENTRAL LAWS (EXTENSION TO ARUNACHAL PRADESH) ACT, 1993 ACT NO. 44 OF 1993 [27th May, 1993.] An Act to provide for the extension of certain Central laws to the State of Arunachal Pradesh. Short title and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Central Laws (Extension to Arunachal Pradesh) Act, 1993. Extension of certain laws.—The Acts mentioned in the Schedule and all rules, orders, regulations and schemes made thereunder are hereby extended to, and shall be in force in, the State of Arunachal Pradesh. Construction of references to laws not in force in Arunachal Pradesh.—Any reference in any Act, mentioned in the Schedule, to a law which is not in force in the State of Arunachal Pradesh shall, in relation to that State, be construed as a reference to the corresponding law, if any, in force in that State. Power to remove difficulties.—(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of any Act now extended to the State of Arunachal Pradesh, the Central Government may, by order notified in the Official Gazette, make such provisions or give such directions as appear to it necessary for the removal of the difficulty. (2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, any such notified order may,— (a) specify the corresponding authorities within the meaning of section 4; (b) provide for the transfer of any matter pending immediately before the commencement of this Act before any court, tribunal or other authority, to any corresponding court, tribunal or other authority for disposal: Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiry of two years from the date of commencement of this Act. (3) Every order made under this section shall be laid before each House of Parliament.

THE SCHEDULE

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THE SCHEDULE (See section 2) Year No. Short title 1 2 3 1862 3 The Government Seal Act, 1862 1873 5 The Government Savings Banks Act, 1873 1874 4 The Foreign Recruiting Act, 1874 1881 26 The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 1884 4 The Explosives Act, 1884 1885 13 The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 1888 4 The Indian Reserve Forces Act, 1888 1905 4 The Indian Railway Board Act, 1905 1908 6 The Explosive Substances Act, 1908 1938 5 The Manoeuvres, Field Firing and Artillery Practice Act, 1938 1941 25 The Railways (Local Authorities’ Taxation) Act, 1941 1948 31 The National Cadet Corps Act, 1948 1948 37 The Census Act, 1948 1948 46 The Coal Mines Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1948 5

STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS

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STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS The operation of almost all the laws was barred in the tribal areas of North-East territories due to a number of factors including the historical ones. Under the Assam Frontier Tracts Regulations, 1880, the operation of all the laws was barred by notification in the North-East Frontiner Tracts. Certain enactments were, however, subsequently extended to the said tracts and hill areas under the provisions of the Scheduled Districts Act, 1874. After the enactment of the Government of India Act, 1935, any law could extend to that territory only after a notification was issued under section 92 (1) of that Act. Due to the aforesaid reasons, it has become necessary to extend certain pre-Constitutional Central laws to the State of Arunachal Pradesh. The Bill seeks to achieve the aforesaid objects.