The reference to "the Tenth Year of the Republic of India" in the Arms Act, 1959 is legally significant…
The enacting formula "Be it enacted by Parliament in the Tenth Year of the Republic of India" records that Parliament legislated under the Constitution, the years being…
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The reference to "the Tenth Year of the Republic of India" in the Arms Act, 1959 is legally significant because it:
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The enacting formula "Be it enacted by Parliament in the Tenth Year of the Republic of India" records that Parliament legislated under the Constitution, the years being counted from 1950. Extent and commencement are dealt with by section 1(2) and 1(3), and the Act has no fixed life.