What does Section 1 of The East Punjab Extension of Limitation Act, 1947 say?

1) This Act may be called the East Punjab Extension of Limitation Act 1947. (2) 11 shall he deemed to have come into effect on the 29th of September, 1947.

What does Section 1 of The East Punjab Extension of Limitation Act, 1947 say?

1) This Act may be called the East Punjab Extension of Limitation Act 1947. (2) 11 shall he deemed to have come into effect on the 29th of September, 1947.

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The East Punjab Extension of Limitation Act, 1947

Q: What does Section 2 of The East Punjab Extension of Limitation Act, 1947 say?

In computing the period of limitation prescribed in the Indian Limitation Act, 1908 (IX of 1908), or in any other law for the time being in force, for an appeal or application to the High Court of Judicature for East Punjab, where the limitation expires on the 15th day of November, 1947, or has expired before the said day, the period from the 29th day of September, 1947 to the 15th day of November, 1947, shall be excluded.

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Section 2 Extension of the period of limitation

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