Commentary on The General Clauses Act, 1897 by S.C. Mitra & R.P. Kataria (3rd Ed) – Orient

OVERVIEW

Commentary on The General Clauses Act, 1897, authored by S.C. Mitra and R.P. Kataria (Assisted by S.K. Tripathi) and published by Orient Publishing Company (Third Edition), is an authoritative, section-by-section legal treatise on statutory interpretation and general definitions governing Indian law.

The General Clauses Act serves as the foundational interpretive lens for reading central acts, regulations, and ordinances. This comprehensive volume delivers rigorous commentary on statutory definitions, rules of construction, powers and functionaries, repeal provisions, and commencement of statutes. Enriched with relevant State Enactments and up-to-date judicial precedents from the Supreme Court and High Courts, it is an indispensable reference work for litigators, judges, draftsmen, and legal researchers.

KEY FEATURES

• Authors: S.C. Mitra & R.P. Kataria (Assisted by S.K. Tripathi).

• Publisher: Orient Publishing Company.

• Edition: Third Edition.

• Core Subject: Exhaustive commentary on The General Clauses Act, 1897.

• State Enactments Integration: Includes comparative and dedicated coverage of relevant State General Clauses enactments.

• Statutory Interpretation Focus: Detailed analysis of rules governing repeal, savings clauses, power exercise, and measurement of time/distance.

WHAT THIS BOOK COVERS

• General Definitions: Section-by-section interpretation of foundational legal terms (e.g., affidavit, good faith, offense, public servant, registered, rule).

• Commencement & Termination of Statutes: Legal principles governing when an Act comes into force, effect of repeals, revival of repealed enactments, and saving of previous operations (Sections 5 to 7).

• Powers & Functionaries: Provisions relating to official designations, powers conferred on authorities, power to appoint, and suspension/dismissal rules (Sections 14 to 19).

• Provisions as to Rules, Orders & By-laws: Construction of rules made under enactments, previous publication requirements, and continuation of orders upon re-enactment.

• State Enactments: Comparative analysis and text of State General Clauses Acts to address local statutory construction issues.

WHO SHOULD BUY

• Litigating Advocates & Counsel: Interpreting statutory ambiguities, repealing clauses, and savings provisions in civil, criminal, and constitutional matters.

• Judicial Officers & High Court Judges: Resolving complex statutory construction questions and applying uniform definitions across enactments.

• Legislative Draftsmen & Legal Advisors: Ensuring statutory precision when drafting bills, rules, regulations, and corporate bylaws.

• Competitive Exam Aspirants: Preparing for Judicial Services (PCS-J / HJS) examinations where statutory interpretation and General Clauses Act principles carry high weightage.

 WHY THIS BOOK 

• Foundational Interpretive Authority: Essential for understanding how all other Indian statutes are legally construed and applied.

• Includes State Enactments: Bridges central and state statutory interpretation rules in a single comprehensive volume.

• Trusted Orient Hardcover Edition: Premium durable binding designed for intensive daily reference in chambers and court libraries.

PRODUCT DETAILS

• Title: Commentary on The General Clauses Act, 1897 (Along with State Enactments)

• Authors: S.C. Mitra & R.P. Kataria (Assisted by S.K. Tripathi)

• Publisher: Orient Publishing Company

• Edition: Third Edition

• Language: English

• Binding: Hardcover

BENEFITS

• Simplifies the interpretation of complex statutory definitions and repeal savings clauses.

• Strengthens legal arguments by providing authoritative precedents on legislative intent and statutory construction.

• Serves as a reliable desk reference for drafting pleadings and legislative instruments.

CALL TO ACTION

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