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THE FIRST SCHEDULE
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1 1838 XIX The Coasting-Vessels Act, 1838.
2 1839 XXXII The Interest Act, 1839.
3 1841 XI The Registration of Ships Act, 1841.
4 1843 V The Slavery Act, 1843.
5 1847 IX The Bengal Alluvion and Diluvion Act,
1847.
6 1848 XV The Supreme Courts Officers Trading
Act, 1848.
7 1850 XI The Registration of Ships Act, 1841
(Amendment) Act, 1850.
8 1850 XXI The Caste Disabilities Removal Act, 1850.
9 1850 XXXIV The State Prisoners Act, 1850.
10 1853 XIX The Recusant Witnesses Act, 1853.
11 1855 XI The Mesne Profits and Improvement Act,
1855.
12 1855 XXVIII The Usuary Laws Repeal Act, 1855.
13 1856 XI The European Deserters Act, 1856.
14 1858 III The State Prisoners Act, 1858.
15 1858 XXXI The Bengal Alluvial Land Settlement Act,
1858.
16 1859 IX The Forfeiture Act, 1859.
17 1863 XVI The Excise (Spirits) Act, 1863.
18 1863 XX The Religious Endowments Act, 1863.
19 1863 XXIII The Waste Lands (Claims) Act, 1863.
20 1864 XV The Tolls Act, 1864.
21 1864 IV The Bengal Districts Act,1864.
22 1865 IV The Bengal Prevention of Inoculation Act,
1865.
23 1866 XXV The Unclaimed Deposits Act, 1866.
24 1867 III The Bengal Ports Act, 1867.
25 1869 I The Bengal Cruelty to Animals Act, 1869.
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26 1869 III The Bengal Cruelty to Animals (Arrest)
Act, 1869.
27 1869 VII The Bengal Police Act, 1869.
28 1870 V The Unclaimed Deposits Act, 1870.
29 1870 VIII The Female Infanticide Prevention Act,
1870.
30 1874 XV The Laws Local Extent Act, 1874.
31 1878 XVII The Ferries Act, 1878.
32 1879 XIV The Hackney Carriage Act, 1879.
33 1880 XIII The Vaccination Act, 1880.
34 1883 III The Bengal Tramways Act, 1883.
35 1885 XVIII The Land Acquisition (Mines) Act, 1885.
36 1888 III The Police Act, 1888.
37 1888 VIII The Tolls Act, 1888.
38 1890 I The Revenue Recovery Act, 1890.
39 1892 II The Marriages Validation Act, 1892.
40 1892 X The Government Management of Private
Estates Act, 1892.
41 1895 III The Land Records Maintenance Act, 1895.
42 1897 V The Amending Act, 1897.
43 1897 VIII The Reformatory Schools Act, 1897.
44 1897 XV The Short Title Act, 1897.
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[45 1903 I The Amending Act, 1903 (Act I of 1903).
46 1905 I The Sundarbans Act, 1905 (Bengal Act I of
1905).
47 1908 XIV The Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1908
(Act XIV of 1908).
48 1910 V The Dourine Act, 1910 (Act V of 1910).
49 1911 X The Prevention of Seditious Meetings Act,
1911 (Act X of 1911).
50 1917 XXVI The Transfer of Property (Validating) Act,
1917 (Act XXVI of 1917).

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Entries 45-93 were inserted by section 7 of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision and
Declaration) (Amendment) Act, 1974 (Act No. LIII of 1974).
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51 1919 I The Hackney-carriage Act, 1919 (Bengal
Act I of 1919).
52 1921 XVII The Cattle-trespass (Amendment) Act,
1921 (Act XVII of 1921).
53 1924 XIII The Stamp (Specified Instruments) Act,
1924 (Act XIII of 1924).
54 1925 XII The Cotton Ginning and Pressing Factories
Act, 1925 (Act XII of 1925).
55 1925 - The Bengal Criminal Law Amendment
Act, 1925.
56 1925 - The Bengal Criminal Law Amendment
(Supplementary) Act, 1925.
57 1926 III The Government Trading Taxation Act,
1926 (Act III of 1926).
58 1926 XI The Promissory Notes (Stamp) Act, 1926
(Act XI of 1926).
59 1929 XXI The Transfer of Property (Amendment)
Supplementary Act, 1929 (Act XXI of
1929).
60 1930 VI The Bengal Criminal Law Amendment
Act, 1930 (Bengal Act VI of 1930).
61 1930 XIX The Companies (Amendment) Act, 1930
(Act XIX of 1930).
62 1932 VIII The Bengal Criminal Law Amendment
(Supplementary) Act, 1932 (Act VIII of
1932).
63 1932 XI The Public Suits Validation Act, 1932 (Act
XI of 1932).
64 1932 XXIII The Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1932
(Act XXIII of 1932).
65 1932 XII The Bengal Suppression of Terrorist
Outrages Act, 1932 (Bengal Act XII of
1932).
66 1932 XXIV The Bengal Suppression of Terrorist
Outrages (Supplementary) Act, 1932 (Act
XXIV of 1932).
67 1934 VIII The Khaddar (Name Protection) Act, 1934
(Act VIII of 1934.
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68 1934 XI The States (Protection) Act, 1934 (Act XI
of 1934).
69 1934 XXVII The Assam Criminal Law Amendment
(Supplementary) Act, 1934 (Act XXVII of
1934).
70 1935 XVII The Bengal Land Revenue (Interest) Act,
1935 (Bengal Act XVII of 1935).
71 1936 V The Decrees and Orders Validating Act,
1936 (Act V of 1936).
72 1936 XIV The Bengal Whipping Act, 1936 (Bengal
Act XIV of 1936).
73 1936 XIX The Bengal Non-Agricultural Lands
Assessment Act, 1936 (Bengal Act XIX of
1936).
74 1937 XXIV The Rules and Regulations Continuance
Act, 1937 (Act XXIV of 1937).
75 1937 XXV The Federal Court Act, 1937 (Act XXV of
1937).
76 1941 IX The Bengal Court of Wards (Amendment)
Act, 1941 (Bengal Act IX of 1941).
77 1941 XX The Professions Tax Limitations Act, 1941
(Act XX of 1941).
78 1942 VI The Multi-Unit Co-operative Societies Act,
1942 (Act VI of 1942).
79 1942 XXI The Finance Act, 1942 (Act XXI of 1942).
80 1942 XXXII The Deputy Cammander-in-Chief (Powers)
Ordinance, 1942 (Ordinance XXXII of
1942).
81 1942 XXXIII The Civil Services (Conditions of Service)
Ordinance, 1942 (Ordinance XXXIII of
1942).
82 1943 IV The Income-Tax Proceeding Validity
Ordinance, 1943 (Ordinance IV of 1943).
83 1943 VIII The Finance Act, 1943 (Act VIII of 1943).
84 1944 - The Finance Act, 1944.
85 1944 II The Cotton Cloth and Yarn (Contracts)
Ordinance, 1944 (Ordinance II of 1944).

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86 1945 XXIV The War Gratuities (Income-tax
Exemption) Ordinance, 1945 (Ordinance
XXIV of 1945).
87 1945 - The Finance Act, 1945.
88 1946 VII The Finance Act, 1946 (Act VII of 1946).
89 1947 IX The Sugar (Temporary Excise Duty) Act,
1947 (Act IX of 1947).
90 1947 XII The Railway (Transport of Goods) Act,
1947 (Act XII of 1947).
91 1947 XVI The Trading with the Enemy (Continuance
of Emergency Provision) Act, 1947 (Act
XVI of 1947).
92 1947 XVII The Requisitioned Land (Continuance of
Powers) Act, 1947 (Act XVII of 1947).
93 1947 XX The Finance Act, 1947 (Act XX of 1947).]
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[94 1947 V The Banking (Prevention of Default and
Evasion of Liabilities) Ordinance, 1947.
95 1948 I The Finance Act, 1948.
96 1948 I The Salt Duty Ordinance, 1948.
97 1948 XII The (Exchange of Prisoners) Ordinance,
1948.
98 1949 IX The Finance Act, 1949.
99 1949 E.B. Act XX The Land Revenue, Rent and Cess
(Apportionment) Act, 1949.
100 1950 I The Federal Court (Enlargement of
J urisdiction) Act, 1949.
101 1950 II The Criminal Law (Extinction of
Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949.
102 1950 XI The Continuance of Legal Proceedings
Act, 1950.
103 1950 XXVI The Finance Act, 1950.
104 1950 XLIII The International Monetary Fund and Bank
Act, 1950.

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Entries 94-133 were inserted by section 3 of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision and
Declaration) (Second Amendment) Act, 2000 (Act No. XL of 2000).
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105 1950 LXIV The Finance (Supplementary) Act, 1950.
106 1950 LXX The Inscribed Notes and Indian Coin
Withdrawal Act, 1950.
107 1951 I The Finance Act, 1951.
108 1951 XXI The Embodiment (National Guard)
Validation) Act, 1951.
109 1951 E.B. Act
XXIII
The Evacuee Property (Restoration of
Possession) Act, 1951.
110 1951 XXVI The Federal Laws (Revision and
Declaration) Act, 1951.
111 1952 II The Central Excises (Distribution of
Revenue) Act, 1952.
112 1952 IV The Finance Act, 1952.
113 1952 E.B. Act IV The Alluvial Lands (East Bengal
Amendment) Act, 1952.
114 1952 LIV The Pending Proceedings (Indian Courts)
Act, 1952.
115 1952 E.B. Act X The Court of Wards (East Bengal
Amendment) Act, 1952.
116 1953 I The Finance Act, 1953.
117 1953 XII The Manoeuvres and Field Firing
(Validation) Act, 1953.
118 1953 E.B. Act XII The Betterment of Fees Act, 1953.
119 1954 I The Finance Act, 1954.
120 1954 IX The Governor-Generals Pension Act,
1954.
121 1956 I The Finance Act, 1956.
122 1956 III The Registration of Claims (Displaced of
Persons) Act, 1956.
123 1956 XXVI The Tariff (Amendment) Act, 1956.
124 1956 XXX The Finance (1955-56) Act, 1956.
125 1956 XXXIV The Cantonments (Amendment) Act, 1956.
126 1956 XLII The Rehabilitation Act, 1956.
127 1957 I The Finance Act, 1957.
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128 1957 II The Appropriation Act, 1957.
129 1957 VI The Tariff (Amendment) Act, 1957.
130 1957 VII The Evacuee Property (Multiple
Allotments) Act, 1957.
131 1957 XVII The Drugs and Medicines (Indemnity) Act,
1957.
132 1957 XXXIV The Sea Customs (Amendment) Act, 1957.
133 1957 XL The Foreign Exchange Regulation
(Amendment) Act, 1957.]
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[134 1958 V The Negotiable Instruments (Amendment)
Act, 1957
135 1958 X The Undersirable Companies Act, 1958
136 1958 XV The Public Order (Political Uniforms)
Ordinance, 1958
137 1958 XVIII The Tariff (Amendment) Act, 1958
138 1958 XXII The Finance Act, 1958
139 1958 XXIII The Appropriation Act, 1958
140 1958 XXIV The Appropriation (Supplementary) Act,
1958
141 1958 XXVIII The Displaced Persons (Compensation and
Rehabilitation) Act, 1958
142 1958 XXXIII The Electoral Rolls (Amendment) Act,
1958
143 1958 XLVII The Displaced Persons (Land Settlement)
Act, 1958
144 1958 E.P. Ord.
LXIV
The Code of Criminal Procedure (Third
Amendment) Ordinance, 1958
145 1958 E.P. Ord.
LXXVII
The Anti-Corruption Laws (Validation)
Ordinance, 1958

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Entries 134-346 were inserted by section 2 of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision and
Declaration) (Third Amendment) Act, 2001 (Act No. XLVIII of 2001).
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146 1959 III The Public Conduct (Scrutiny) Ordinance,
1959
147 1959 V The Tariff Act (Amendment) Ordinance,
1959
148 1959 E.P. Ord. V The Transfer of Immovable Property
(Relaxation of Restriction) Ordinance,
1959
149 1959 XIV The General Clauses (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1959
150 1959 XV The Finance Ordinance, 1959
151 1959 XVI The Appropriation (Transitional
Provisions) Ordinance, 1959
152 1959 XXII The (Administration of Evacuee Property)
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1959
153 1959 XXIV The Industrial Development Corporation
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1959
154 1959 XXXIV The Finance (No. 2) Ordinance, 1959
155 1959 XXXV The Appropriation (Supplementary)
Ordinance, 1959
156 1959 XXXVI The Appropriation Ordinance, 1959
157 1959 XLI The Public Conduct (Public Statutory
Corporations) (Scrutiny) Ordinance, 1959
158 1959 E.P. Ord.
XLV
The Appropriation (No. II) Ordinance,
1959
159 1959 LI The Military Academy (Degrees and
Certificates) Ordinance, 1959
160 1959 E.P. Ord. LII The State Acquisition and Tenancy (Third
Amendment) Ordinance, 1959
161 1959 LII The Tariff Act (Second Amendment)
Ordinance, 1959
162 1959 LXII The Cantonments (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1959
163 1959 E.P. Ord.
LXIV
The Tolls (Amendment) Ordinance, 1959
164 1960 IV The Medical Qualifications (Information)
Ordinance, 1960

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165 1960 XII The Diplomatic and Consular Officers
(Oaths and Fees) (Amendment) Ordinance,
1960
166 1960 E.P. Ord.
XVIII
The Finance Ordinance, 1960
167 1960 XX The International Development
Association Ordinance, 1960
168 1960 XXI The Central Laws (Statute Reform)
Ordinance, 1960
169 1960 XXIV The Chittagong Port (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1960
170 1960 XXV The Finance Ordinance, 1960
171 1960 XXVI The Appropriation (Supplementary)
Ordinance, 1960
172 1960 XXVII The Appropriation Ordinance, 1960
173 1960 XXXIV The Co-operative Societies (Repayment of
Loans) Ordinance, 1960
174 1960 XLII The University Degrees (Duration of
Courses) Ordinance, 1960
175 1961 I The Repealing and Amending Ordinance,
1961
176 1961 XII The Cinematograph Act (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1961
177 1961 XXII The Appropriation (Railways) Ordinance,
1961
178 1961 XXIV The Finance Ordinance, 1961
179 1961 XXVI The Appropriation Ordinance, 1961
180 1961 XXVII The Appropriation (Supplementary)
Ordinance, 1961
181 1962 I The Finance Act, 1962
182 1962 IV The Preventive Detention Laws
(Amendment) Act, 1962
183 1962 X The Forest Laws (Amendment) Ordinance,
1962
184 1962 XXII The Employees Social Insurance
Ordinance, 1962
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185 1962 XXVI The Iqbal Academy Ordinance, 1962
186 1962 XXXI The Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance,
1962
187 1962 XXXIII The Ancient Monuments Preservation
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1962
188 1962 XXXV The Appropriation Railways
(Supplementary) Ordinance, 1962
189 1962 XXXVI The Industrial Corporations (Dissolution)
Ordinance, 1962
190 1962 XLVI The Insolvency (Dacca and the Federal
Territory of Karachi) (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1962
191 1962 LI The Provincial Small Cause Courts
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1962
192 1962 LIV The Disturbed Areas (Special Powers)
Ordinance, 1962
193 1962 LV The Appropriation (Supplementary)
Ordinance, 1962
194 1962 LXXII The Martial Law (Confirmation of
Sentences) Ordinance, 1962
195 1962 LXXIII The Appellate J urisdiction (High Courts
and Supreme Court) (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1962
196 1963 III The Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment)
Act, 1963
197 1963 IV The Appellate J urisdiction (High Courts
and Supreme Court) (Repeal) Act, 1963
198 1963 XVI The Finance Act, 1963
199 1963 XIX The Displaced Persons (Compensation and
Rehabilitation) (Second Amendment) Act,
1963
200 1963 XXIII The Representation of the People (Repeal)
Act, 1963
201 1964 II The Legal Practice (Disqualifications)
Ordinance, 1964
202 1964 IV The Inter-Provincial Trade Ordinance,
1964
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203 1964 V The Finance Act, 1964
204 1964 XIII The Displaced Persons Laws Amendment
Ordinance, 1964
205 1965 V The Finance Act, 1965
206 1965 VII The National Investment (Unit) Trust
Ordinance, 1965
207 1965 X The Decorations Act, 1965
208 1965 X The Repealing and Amending Ordinance,
1965
209 1965 XIII The Leader of the Opposition (Privileges)
Act, 1965
210 1965 XVIII The Limitation (Emergency and War
Conditions) Act, 1965
211 1965 XVIII The Displaced Persons Laws Amendment
Ordinance, 1965
212 1965 XXI The Civil Services (Qualification for
Appointment as High Court J udge) Act,
1965
213 1965 XXII The Mujahid Force Ordinance, 1965
214 1965 XXIV The Compulsory Service (Armed Forces)
Ordinance, 1965
215 1965 XXV The Army (Inter-arm Transfer) Ordinance,
1965
216 1965 XXVII The Civil Pioneer Force Ordinance, 1965
217 1965 XXVIII The Electricity Control Ordinance, 1965
218 1965 XXX The Detention of Enemy Ships, Aircraft
and Goods Ordinance, 1965
219 1965 XXXI The Exit from Pakistan (Control)
Ordinance, 1965
220 1965 LIV The Government Lands and Buildings
(Recovery of Possession) Ordinance, 1965
221 1965 LV The Control of Employment (Second
Amendment) Ordinance, 1965
222 1966 I The National and Provincial Assemblies
(Elections) (Amendment) Ordinance, 1966
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223 1966 E.P. Act I The Whipping (Amendment) Act, 1965
224 1966 E.P. Ord. I The Dacca University (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1966
225 1966 II The Unani, Ayurvedic and Homoeopathic
Practitioners (Amendment) Ordinance,
1966
226 1966 E.P. Act II The Disturbed Persons (Rehabilitation)
(Amendment) Act, 1966
227 1966 E.P. Ord. II The Rajshahi University (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1966
228 1966 E.P. Act III The Finance Act, 1966
229 1966 E.P. Ord. III The Water Supply and Sewerage Authority
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1966
230 1966 E.P. Ord. V The Dacca University (Second
Amendment) Ordinance, 1966
231 1966 V The Basic Democracies Order
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1966
232 1966 VI The Merchant Shipping (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1966
233 1966 E.P. Ord. VI The Rajshahi University (Second
Amendment) Ordinance, 1966
234 1966 VII The Basic Democracies (Second
Amendment) Ordinance, 1966
235 1966 E.P. Ord. VII The Cadet College (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1966
236 1966 E.P. Ord. VIII The (Emergency) Requisition of Property
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1966
237 1966 E.P. Ord. X The General Clauses (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1966
238 1966 XI The Finance Act, 1966
239 1966 E.P. Ord. XI The Labour Laws Amendment Ordinance,
1966
240 1966 E.P. Ord. XII The Water and Power Development
Authority (Amendment) Ordinance, 1966
241 1966 E.P. Ord. XIII The Repealing and Amending Ordinance,
1966
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242 1966 XX The Dormant Funds (Administration) Act,
1966
243 1967 E.P. Ord. I The Disturbed Persons (Rehabilitation)
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1967
244 1967 E.P. Act II The Agricultural Income-Tax
(Amendment) Act, 1967
245 1967 E.P. Ord. II The Waqfs (Amendment) Ordinance, 1967
246 1967 E.P. Act III The Criminal Law Amendment
(Amendment) Act, 1967
247 1967 E.P. Ord. III The Dacca University (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1967
248 1967 E.P. Act IV The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act,
1967
249 1967 E.P. Ord. IV The Chittagong University (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1967
250 1967 E.P. Act V The Urban Immovable Property Tax
(Amendment) Act, 1967
251 1967 E.P. Ord. V The Dacca University (Second
Amendment) Ordinance, 1967
252 1967 E.P. Act VI The Prevention of Corruption
(Amendment) Act, 1967
253 1967 E.P. Ord. VI The Chittagong University (Second
Amendment) Ordinance, 1967
254 1967 E.P. Act VII The Rajshahi University (Amendment)
Act, 1967
255 1967 E.P. Ord. VII The Disturbed Persons (Rehabilitation)
(Second Amendment) Ordinance, 1967
256 1967 E.P. Act VIII The Assembly Members Emoluments
(Amendment) Act, 1967
257 1967 E.P. Ord. VIII The State Acquisition and Tenancy
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1967
258 1967 E.P. Act IX The Deputy Speakers Emoluments
(Amendment) Act, 1967
259 1967 E.P. Ord. IX The Non-agricultural Tenancy
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1967
260 1967 E.P. Act X The Inland Water Transport Authority
(Amendment) Act, 1967
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261 1967 E.P. Act XI The Agricultural Development Corporation
(Amendment) Act, 1967
262 1967 E.P. Act XII The Hats and Bazars (Establishment and
Acquisition) (Amendment) Act, 1966
263 1967 XII The Finance Act, 1967
264 1967 E.P. Act XIII The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals (Amendment) Act, 1967
265 1967 E.P. Act XIV The Film Development Corporation
(Amendment) Act, 1967
266 1967 E.P. Act XV The Assembly Members Emoluments
(Second Amendment) Act, 1967
267 1967 E.P. Act XVI The Assembly Members Privileges
(Amendment) Act, 1967
268 1967 XVI The Listed Posts (Substantive
Appointments) Act, 1967
269 1967 E.P. Act
XVIII
The Excise (Amendment) Act, 1967
270 1967 E.P. Act XIX The Basic Democracies (Amendment) Act,
1967
271 1967 E.P. Act XX The Civil Courts (Amendment) Act, 1967
272 1967 E.P. Act XXI The Stamp (Amendment) Act, 1967
273 1967 E.P. Act XXII The Insolvency (Karachi Division and
Dacca) (Amendment) Act, 1967
274 1967 E.P. Act
XXIII
The Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment)
Act, 1967
275 1967 E.P. Act
XXIV
The J ute Marketing Corporation
(Amendment) Act, 1967
276 1967 E.P. Act XXV The School Text-Book (Amendment) Act,
1967
277 1968 I The Tobacco Board Ordinance, 1968
278 1968 E.P. Act I The Conciliation Courts (Amendment)
Act, 1967
279 1968 E.P. Ord. I The Disturbed Persons (Rehabilitation)
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1968
280 1968 E.P. Ord. II The Development of Industries (Control
and Regulation) (Amendment) Ordinance,
1968
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281 1968 E.P. Act IV The Police (Amendment) Act, 1968
282 1968 E.P. Ord. IV The (Emergency) Requisition of Property
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1968
283 1968 E.P. Act V The Road Transport Corporation
(Amendment) Act, 1968
284 1968 E.P. Act VI The Finance Act, 1968
285 1968 E.P. Ord. VI The Inland Water Transport Authority
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1968
286 1968 E.P. Act VII The Agricultural Income-Tax
(Amendment) Act, 1968
287 1968 E.P. Act VIII The Native Converts Marriage Dissolution
(Repeal) Act, 1968
288 1968 E.P. Act IX The Basic Democracies (Amendment) Act,
1968
289 1968 E.P. Act X The Premises Rent Control (Amendment)
Act, 1968
290 1968 XI The Finance Act, 1968
291 1969 E.P. Act I The Assembly Members Emoluments
(Amendment) Act, 1968
292 1969 E.P. Ord. I The Court Fees (Amendment) Ordinance,
1969
293 1969 I The Second Capital of the Republic
(Determination of Area) Act, 1969
294 1969 II The Requisitioned Land (Continuance of
Powers) Ordinance, 1969
295 1969 E.P. Act II The Railways (Amendment) Act, 1968
296 1969 E.P. Act III The Public Demands Recovery
(Amendment) Act, 1968
297 1969 E.P. Ord. III The Water Supply and Sewerage Authority
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1969
298 1969 E.P. Act IV The Basic Democracies (Amendment) Act,
1969
299 1969 E.P. Ord. IV The (Emergency) Requisition of Property
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1969
300 1969 V The War Risks Insurance Continuance
Ordinance, 1969
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301 1969 E.P. Ord. VI The Finance Ordinance, 1969
302 1969 E.P. Ord. VII The Working J ournalists (Condition of
Services) (Amendment) Ordinance, 1969
303 1969 VIII The Criminal Law Amendment (Special
Tribunal) (Repeal) Ordinance, 1969
304 1969 E.P. Ord. VIII The Money-lenders (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1969
305 1969 IX The Improper Acquisition of Property
(Special Committee) Ordinance, 1969
306 1969 E.P. Ord. IX The (Emergency) Requisition of Property
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1969
307 1969 E.P. Ord. XII The Bidi (Restriction of Manufacture)
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1969
308 1969 XIII The British Statutes (Application to
Pakistan) Repeal Ordinance, 1969
309 1969 E.P. Ord. XIII The Premises Rent Control (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1969
310 1969 E.P. Ord. XIV The Agricultural Development Corporation
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1969
311 1969 E.P. Ord. XV The Provincial Industrial Development
Corporation (Amendment) Ordinance, 1969
312 1969 XVI The Finance Ordinance, 1969
313 1969 E.P. Ord. XVI The Forest Industries Development
Corporation (Amendment) Ordinance,
1969
314 1969 E.P. Ord.
XVII
The Revenue Commissioners Regulation
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1969
315 1969 E.P. Ord.
XVIII
The Divorce (Amendment) Ordinance,
1969
316 1969 E.P. Ord. XXI The State Acquisition and Tenancy
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1969
317 1970 E.P. Ord. II The Cadet College (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1970
318 1970 E.P. Ord. III The Small Industries Corporation
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1970

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319 1970 E.P. Ord. IV The Public Demands Recovery
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1970
320 1970 E.P. Ord. VI The Fire Services (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1970
321 1970 E.P. Ord. VII The Basic Democracies (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1970
322 1970 VII The Central Law Officers Ordinance, 1970
323 1970 E.P. Ord. VIII The Inland Mechanically Propelled Vessels
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1970
324 1970 E.P. Ord. IX The Inland Water Transport Authority
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1970
325 1970 E.P. Ord. XI The Control of Disorderly and Dangerous
Persons (Goondas) (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1970
326 1970 XI The Finance Ordinance, 1970
327 1970 E.P. Ord. XII The Molasses Control (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1970
328 1970 XIII The National and Provincial Assemblies
(Elections) Ordinance, 1970
329 1970 E.P. Ord. XIII The Warehousing Corporation Ordinance,
1970
330 1970 E.P. Ord. XIV The Government Servants Group Insurance
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1970
331 1970 E.P. Ord. XV The Court Fees (Amendment) Ordinance,
1970
332 1970 E.P. Ord. XVI The Finance Ordinance, 1970
333 1970 E.P. Ord.
XVII
The Small Industries Corporation (Second
Amendment) Ordinance, 1970
334 1970 E.P. Ord.
XVIII
The Agricultural Development Corporation
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1970
335 1970 XIX The Industrial Relations (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1970
336 1970 E.P. Ord. XIX The Employment of Labour (Standing
Orders) (Amendment) Ordinance, 1970

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337 1970 E.P. Ord. XX The Dacca University (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1970
338 1970 E.P. Ord.
XXII
The Services (Temporary Powers)
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1970
339 1970 E.P. Ord.
XXIII
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals (Amendment) Ordinance, 1970
340 1970 E.P. Ord.
XXV
The Road Transport Corporation
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1970
341 1970 E.P. Ord.
XXVI
The Protection and Conservation of Fish
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1970
342 1970 E.P. Ord.
XXVII
The Cadet College (Second Amendment)
Ordinance, 1970
343 1970 E.P. Ord.
XXVIII
The Employment of Labour (Standing
Orders) (Second Amendment) Ordinance,
1970
344 1970 E.P. Ord.
XXIX
The Shops and Establishments
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1970
345 1970 E.P. Ord.
XXX
The Hats and Bazars (Establishment and
Acquisition) (Amendment) Ordinance, 1970
346 1970 E.P. Ord.
XXXI
The Maternity Benefit (Amendment)
Ordinance, 1970]

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THE SECOND SCHEDULE
(LAWS AMENDED)
(See Article 3)

Year No. Short title Amendments
1836 XXI
1. In the short title, omit Bengal.

2. In the Act,-

The Bengal
Districts Act,
1836.
(a) omit provincial;

(b) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh; and

(c) after the existing paragraph, amended as
aforesaid, add the following new
paragraph:-

Government may, from time to time, alter
the limits of the existing districts in any
part of Bangladesh.
1850 XXXVII
1. In the preamble, for Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

The Public
Servants
(Inquiries)
Act, 1850.
2. In section 2, for in the service of the
Government substitute in the service of the
Republic.

3. omit sections 23 and 24.
1851 VIII The Tolls
Act, 1851.
1. For section 1A, substitute the following,
namely:- This Act extends to the whole of
Bangladesh.

2. In section 2,-

(a) omit Provincial; and

(b) Central or any Provincial.

3. In section 4, in clause (c), for Provincial
Government substitute Government.

4. In section 6, for rupees substitute Taka.
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5. In section 7,-

(a) for English substitute Bengali; and

(b) omit and also in those of the vernacular
language of the district,.

6. After section 8, insert the following new
sections, namely:-

9. (1) The Government may, from time to
time, lease by public auction the levy of
tolls upon any public road or bridge, for
any period not exceeding 3 years, on such
terms and conditions as it may deem fit.

(2) The levy of tolls shall be settled with the
highest bidder by open public auction:

Provided that the Government may, for
sufficient reasons to be recorded in writing,
refuse to accept the offer of the highest bidder,
and may accept any other bid or may withdraw
the tolls from such auction.

(3) The lessee shall give security for the due
fulfilment of the conditions of the lease,
and the sums payable under the terms of
the lease shall be recoverable as a public
demand.

10. When the right to collect tolls on any public
road or bridge has been duly leased, the
lessee and the persons employed by the
lessee as his agent for collecting tolls shall
be deemed to be persons appointed to
collect tolls under this Act, and shall
exercise all the powers and be subject to all
the responsibilities attaching to persons so
appointed.

11. The lessee of any toll bar may compound
with any person for a certain sum to be
paid by such person for himself or for any
vehicles or animals kept by him in lieu of
the prescribed rates.
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12. Whoever, having rendered himself liable to
payment of tolls, refuses to pay such tolls,
shall be liable to fine which may extend to
one hundred Taka.

13. The Government may, by notification in the
official Gazette, direct that any power or
duty which is conferred or imposed by this
Act upon the Government, shall be
exercised or discharged by any officer
subordinate to it.

14. The Government may make rules, not
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act,
to carry out the purposes of this Act.
1856 XV The Hindu
Widows Re-
marriage Act,
1856.
1. In the preamble, omit established in the
territories in the possession and under the
Government of East India Company.
1857 XIII The Opium
Act, 1857.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(b) for rupees substitute taka.

2. In the preamble, for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

3. In section 3, in sub-section (1) for that
substitute the.

4. In section 11, in the second paragraph, for by
a Zaminder or other proprietor, or a farmer of
land, for the recovery of arrears of rent, or by
any other substitute by any.

5. omit section 18.
1860 XXI The Societies
Registration
Act, 1860.
1. In section 3,-
(a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and
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(b) for rupees substitute taka.

2. In section 13, in the second proviso,-
(a) for whenever any Government substitute
whenever the Government; and

(b) omit of the province of registration.
1860 XLV
1. Throughout the Code, except otherwise
provided,-

The Pakistan
Penal Code
Act, 1860.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central or any provincial
Government or Central Government or
any provincial Government or Central
Government or the provincial
Government or Provincial Government
substitute Government;

(c) for rupees substitute taka; and

(d) for servant of the state substitute
servant of the Republic.

2. In section 1, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.

3. In section 4,-

(a) omit clause (3);

(b) in illustration (b), for Kashmir substitute
Rangpur; and

(c) in illustration (c), -

(a) for West Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for J unagadh substitute Khulna;
and

(c) for Lahore substitute Chittagong.

4. In section 5,-
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(a) omit any of the provisions of the statute 3
& 4 William IV, Chapter 85, or of any Act
of Parliament of the United Kingdom
passed after that statute in anywise
affecting the East India Company or
Pakistan or the inhabitants thereof; or; and

(b) for State Substitute Republic.

5. In section 54, for Central Government or the
Provincial Government of the Province within
which the offender shall have been sentenced
substitute the Government.

6. In section 55, for Provincial Government of
the Province within which the offender shall
have been sentenced substitute the
Government.

7. In section 75,-

(a) omit or occurring at the end of clause
(a); and

(b) omit clause (b).

8. In section 123A, for by virtue of the partition
of India which was effected on the fourteenth
day of August, 1947 substitute in pursuance
of the Proclamation of Independence on the
twenty-sixth day of March, 1971.

9. In section 124,-

(a) in the first paragraph,-

(i) for the Governor of any Province
substitute the Government; and

(ii) for Governor substitute the
Government; and

(b) in the second paragraph, omit or
Governor.


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10. In section 131, in the explanation, for Army
Act, the Indian Army Act, 1911, the Pakistan
Army Act, 1952, the Naval Discipline Act or
that Act as modified by the Pakistan Navy
(Discipline) Act, 1934, the Air Force Act or the
Indian Air Force Act, 1932 or the Pakistan Air
Force Act, 1953 substitute Army Act, 1952
or the Navy Ordinance, 1961 or the Air Force
Act, 1953.

11. In section 139,-

(a) omit Army Act, the Indian Army Act,
1911, the Pakistan;

(b) for the Naval Discipline Act or that Act
as modified by the Pakistan Navy
(Discipline) Act, 1934 substitute Navy
Ordinance, 1961; and

(c) omit Air Force Act or the Indian Air
Force Act, 1932 or the Pakistan.

12. In section 174, in illustration (a), for High
Court of East Pakistan substitute Supreme
Court of Bangladesh.

13. In section 177, in illustration (b), for clause 5,
section VII of Regulation III, 1821, of the
Bengal Code substitute any law for the time
being in force.

14. In section 230, omit of Pakistan.

15. In section 366B, omit the second paragraph,
beginning with and whoever with such intent
and ending with by another person.

16. In section 374, in the explanation, omit
ratified by Pakistan on the second J une,
1951.

17. In section 405, in illustration (c), for Lahore
substitute Chittagong.


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1861 V The Police
Act, 1861.
1. Throughout the Act,-

(a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(b) for rupees substitute taka.

2. In section 1, in the defintion of general Police
district for Province or place or any part of
any province or place substitute any part of
Bangladesh.

3. In section 2, for a substitute the.

4. After section 2, insert the following new
sections, namely:-

2A. It shall be lawful for the Government to
divide Bangladesh, fromtime to time, into as
many general police-districts as it may think
fit, and fromtime to time to vary and alter
any of such general police-districts, or to
consolidate two or more of such general
police-districts into one district, as it may
think fit.

2B. It shall be lawful for the Government in each
such general police-district to appoint some
person to exercise in such district the powers
of an Inspector-General of Police, whether
such person shall or shall not hold any other
office under the Government; and the
administration of the police throughout such
general police-district, and all powers and
authorities by this Act or any other Act
conferred on an Inspector-General of Police,
shall be vested in such person.

2C. The entire police-establishment in every
such district shall, for the purposes of this
Act, be deemed to be one police-force, and
shall be formally enrolled, and shall consist
of such number of officers and men, and
shall be constituted in such manner, as
shall from time to time be ordered by the
Government.
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The pay and all other conditions of
service of the members of such force
below the rank of Deputy Superintendent
shall, subject to the provisions of this Act,
be such as may be determined by the
Government.

2D. It shall be lawful for the Government to
employ members of the police-force who
have been enrolled in, or appointed to, any
one general police-district, in any other
general police-districts in Bangladesh and
the powers conferred on police-officers by
the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898,
may be by them exercised in any portion of
Bangladesh without reference to the local
limits of the general police-district to
which they may respectively belong.

5. In section 3, omit to which such district is
sub-ordinate.

6. Omit section 21.

7. In section 37, omit Pakistan.

8. In section 46, omit Province or thrice
occurring.

9. Omit section 47.
1861 XVI
1. Throughout the Act,-

The Stage
Carriages
Act, 1861.
(a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(b) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(c) for rupees substitute taka.

2. In section 5 for English substitute
Bengali.
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1864 V
1. Throughout the Act,-

The Canal
Act, 1864.
(a) for Provincial Government, substitute
Government;

(b) for rupees substitute taka;

2. In the Preamble, for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

3. In sections 7 and 12, omit Urdu.
1865 III
1. In section 3, for Rupees substitute Taka.

The Carriers
Act, 1865.
2. In sections 6 and 7, for Act XXII of 1863
substitute the Land Acquisition Act, 1894
(Act I of 1894) occurring twice.

3. In section 11, omit Provincial.
1867 XVI
1. In the Preamble,-

The Acting
J udges Act,
1867.
(a) for Governor-General or the Local
Government, as the case may be,
substitute President;

(b) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(c) omit or it.

2. In section 1, for Central Government or the
Provincial Government, as the case may be,
twice occurring, substitute President.
1867 XXII
Throughout the Act,-

The Sarais
Act, 1867.
(a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(b) for rupees substitute taka.
1867 II
1. Throughout the Act,-

The Bengal
Public
Gambling
Act, 1867.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;
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(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(c) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code; and

(d) for rupees substitute taka.

2. After the preamble, insert the following new
section, namely:-

1. This Act may be called the Public
Gambling Act, 1867 and shall extend to the
whole of Bangladesh.

3. The existing section 1 shall be re-numbered as
section 1A.

4. In section 1A, re-numbered as aforesaid, in
clause (c), in sub-clause (ii), omit Bengal.

5. Omit section 16.
1868 IV
1. Omit the long title.

The Bengal
Alluvion
(Amendments)
Act, 1868.
2. In sections 5 and 7, for Provincial
Government substitute Government.
1869 IV The Divorce
Act, 1869.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for High Courts or High Court or a
High Court substitute High Court
Division; and

(c) for Supreme Court substitute
Appellate Division of the Supreme
Court.

2. In section 2, in the fourth paragraph, for the
15
th
day of August, 1947, has been solemnised
in India substitute the 26
th
day of March,
1971, has been solemnised in Pakistan.

3. In section 3,-
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(a) Omit clause (1);

(b) for clause (2) substitute the following,
namely:-

(2) District J udge means a J udge of
a Principal Civil Court of a district;
and

(c) in clause (5), for Native fathers
occurring twice, substitute fathers
domiciled in Bangladesh.

4. Omit sections 5 and 6.

5. In section 17A,-

(a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(b) Omit in that Province;

(c) for the said Government substitute the
Government; and

(d) omit the second paragraph.

9. In section 27, for the Indian Succession Act,
1865 substitute the Succession Act, 1925.
1870 VII
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Court-
fees Act,
1870.
(a) for High Court or a High Court or
any of the High Courts substitute the
High Court Division;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(c) for rupees or Rs. substitute Taka;
and

(d) for appropriate Government substitute
Government.

2. In section 1, for Pakistan substitute
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Bangladesh.

3. Omit section 1A.

4. In section 3,-

(a) for High Courts substitute High Court
Dvision; and

(b) omit in each of such courts.

5. In section 5,-

(a) for Chief J ustice of such High Court
substitute Chief J ustice of the Supreme
Court; and

(b) for such J udge of the High Court
substitute such J udge of the Supreme
Court.

6. In section 8E, in sub-section (2), omit
Pakistan.

7. In section 18, for eight annas substitute
fifty paisa.

8. In section 19,-

(a) in clause (i), for Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) in clause (ix), for Board of Revenue
substitute National Board of Revenue;
and

(c) in clause (xviii),-

(a) omit Pakistan;

(b) omit or an officer or servant of a
Railway Company.

9. In section 20, for High Court substitute
Supreme Court.

10. In section 22,-
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(a) for High Court substitute Supreme
Court;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
President; and

(c) omit (to consolidate and amend the law
relating to the Courts of small causes
beyond the local limits of the ordinary
original Civil J urisdiction of the High
Courts of J udicature).

11. In section 27,-

(a) for appropriate Government substitute
Government; and

(b) in the proviso, for Such Court substitute
the Supreme Court.

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[12. In section 30,-
(a) for the crescent and star substitute
Shapla; and
(b) for British India immediately before the
fifteenth day of August, 1947 substitute
Pakistan immediately before the twenty-
sixth day of March, 1971.]
1871 I
1. Throughout the Act,-

The Cattle
Trespass Act,
1871. (a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(b) for rupees substitute taka.

2. In section 1, for sub-section (2) substitute the
following, namely:-

(2) It extends to the whole of
Bangladesh.

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3. In section 6, omit Pakistan.

4. In section 17, for Province substitute
Government.

5. In section 32,-

(a) for Bengal Municipal Act, substitute
Municipal Administration Ordinance,
1960;

(b) for Bengal Village self-Government Act,
1919 substitute Bangladesh Local
Council and Municipal Committee
(Dissolution and Administration) Order,
1972;

(c) for Union Board substitute Union
Parishad; and

(d) for Municipality substitute
Paurashava.
1871 XXIII
1. Throughout the Act,-

The Pensions
Act, 1871.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) for Central Government or any Provincial
Governmentor appropriate Government
substitute Government.

2. Omit the section 3A.

3. In section 14, for In each Province the
substitute The.
1871 XXXI
1. Throughout the Act,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

The Weights
and Measures
of Capacity
Act, 1871.
(b) for Central Government substitute
Government.
1872 I The Evidence
Act, 1872.
1. Throughout the Act, except otherwise
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provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for rupees substitute Taka;

(c) for Rs. substitute Taka;

(d) for barrister, attorney, pleader or vakil
substitute Advocate; and

(e) for Central Government substitute
Government.

2. In section 1, for Army Act, the Naval
Discipline Act or that Act as modified by the
Pakistan Navy (Discipline) Act, 1934, or the
Air Force Act substitute Army Act, 1952, the
Naval Discipline Ordinance, 1961 or the Air
Force Act, 1953.

3. In section 10, in the illustration,-

(a) for Karachi substitute Khulna;

(b) for Multan substitute Pabna; and

(c) for Lahore substitute Dacca.

4. In section 11, in illustration (a), for Lahore
substitute Dacca.

5. In section 21, in illustration (d), for Lahore
substitute Dacca.

6. In section 26, in the explanation, for 1882
substitute 1898.

7. In section 32, in illustration (d), for Karachi
substitute Chittagong.

8. In section 37,-

(a) for Act of the Central Legislature, or of
any other legislative authority in Pakistan,
constituted by any laws for the time being in
force substitute Act of Parliament; and
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(b) omit or notification by the crown
Representative appearing in the official
Gazette or in any printed paper purporting to
be the London Gazette or the Government
Gazette of any Dominion, Colony or
possession of His Majesty.

9. In section 50, omit Pakistan.

10. In section 57,-

(a) for clause (1), substitute the following,
namely:-

(1) All Bangladesh Laws;

(b) omit clause (2);

(c) in clause (4),-

(i) for the Central Legislature and any
Legislature established under any laws
for the time being in force in Pakistan
substitute any Legislature which had
power to legislate in respect of
territories now comprised in
Bangladesh; and

(ii) omit the Explanation;

(d) omit clause (5);

(e) for clause (6), substitute the following,
namely:-

(6) The seals of all the Courts in
Bangladesh the seals of Courts of
Admiralty and Maritime J urisdiction
and of Notaries Public, and all seals
which any person is authorised to
use by any law in force in
Bangladesh:;

(f) in clause (10), omit under the
dominion; and
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(g) in clause (12), omit attorney, proctors,
vakils, pleaders.

11. In section 78,-

(a) for clause (1), substitute the following,
namely :-

(1) Acts, orders or notifications
of the Government or any other
Government that functioned within the
territories now comprised in Bangladesh
or any departments thereof by the
records of the departments, certified by
the heads of those departments, or by
any document purporting to be printed
by order of any such Government:;

(b) in clause (2),-

(i) for Legislatures substitute
Parliament and of any legislature
which had power to legislate in respect
of territories now comprised in
Bangladesh,; and

(ii) omit concerned;

(c) omit clause (3); and

(d) in clause (4), for Central Act substitute
Act of Parliament.

12. In section 79, for Central Government or a
Provincial Government, or by any officer in an
Acceding State or non-Acceding State who is
duly authorised thereto by the Central
Government substitute Government.

13. Omit section 81.

14. In section 83, for Central Government or any
Provincial Government substitute
Government.

15. In section 84, for every book twice
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occurring, substitute every book or Gazette.

16. In section 86, omit the second paragraph.

17. In section 95, in the illustration,-

(a) for Karachi substitute Dacca; and

(b) for Keamari substitute Narayanganj.

18. In section 96, in illustration (b),-

(a) for Haiderabad substitute Saidpur;
and

(b) for Haiderabad in Dekkhan or Hyderabad
in Sind substitute Saidpur in Khulna or
Saidpur in Rangpur.

19. In section 100, for Indian Succession Act (X
of 1865) substitute Succession Act, 1925.

20. In section 105, omit Pakistan occurring
twice.

21. In section 126, in the illustrations, for
attorney substitute advocate.

22. omit section 113.

23. In section 149, in illustrations,-

(a) for Barrister substitute advocate; and

(b) for attorney or vakil substitute
client.

24. In section 150,-

(a) for barrister, pleader, vakil or attorney
occurring twice, substitute advocate;
and

(b) for High Court substitute High Court
Division.

25. In section 153, in illustration (c), for Lahore
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occurring twice, substitute Khulna.

26. In section 162, in the last paragraph, for
Pakistan Penal Code substitute Penal
Code.
1872 III
1. Throughout Act,-

The Special
Marriage Act,
1872. (a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(b) for Muhammadan substitute Muslim;
and

(c) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code.

2. In section 1, for Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

3. In section 24, for Indian Succession Act,
1865 substitute Succession Act, 1925.
1872 IX The Contract
Act, 1872.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Rs. substitute Taka;

(c) for rupees substitute Taka; and

(d) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code.

2. In section 20, in the illustration (a), for
Karachi substitute Chittagong.

3. In section 21, omit the second paragraph.

4. In section 29, in illustration (d), for Rahimyar
Khan substitute Rangpur.

(5) In section 69, in the illustration, for East
Pakistan substitute Bangladesh.

6. In section 73, in illustration (b), for Karachi
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occurring twice, substitute Chalna.

7. In section 74, in the Exception, for Central
Government or of any Provincial Government
substitute Government.

8. In section 154, in the illustration (b),-

(a) for Karachi substitute Dacca;

(b) for Hyderabad substitute Tangail; and

(c) for Khairpur substitute Narayanganj.

9. In section 171, for attorneys of a High Court
substitute advocate of the Supreme Court.

10. In section 188, for Karachi substitute
Chittagong.

11. In section 208, for Karachi substitute
Rajshahi.

12. In section 212, in the illustration (d), for
Karachi substitute Chittagong.
1872 XV The Christian
Marriage Act,
1872.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code.

2. In section 1, omit to the Acceding States.

3. In section 3, for Natives of Indo-Pakistan
substitute inhabitants of Indo-Bangla
Pakistan..

4. In section 6, omit so far as regards the
territories under its administration, and the
Central Government, so far as regards any
Acceding State.
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5. Omit section 8.

6. In section 9, omit or so far as regards any
Acceding State the Central Government.

7. Omit section 47.

8. In section 48, omit paragraphs 6
th
, 7
th
and 8
th

beginning with wherever a Marriage Registrar
appointed and ending with not been
forbidden.

9. Omit section 56.

10. In section 62, in sub-section (1),-

(a) for Vernacular language in ordinary use
in the district or State in which the
marriage was solemnized substitute
Bangla language;

(b) omit sub-section (2).

11. In section 81,-

(a) omit and the officers appointed under
section 56;

(b) for them respectively occurring twice,
substitute Him;

(c) omit by whom he was appointed and

(d) for Central Government substitute
Government.

12. Omit sections 84 and 86.
1873 V
1. In section 1, for Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

The
Government
Savings
Banks Act,
1873.
2. In section 3, in the definition of secretary,
omit or if, that area is in India the Postmaster-
General for such area in Pakistan as the Central
Government may by general or special order
specify in this behalf.
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3. In section 4, in sub-section (5), for Central
Government substitute Government.

4. In section 7, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.

5. Omit section 9.

6. In section 13, for Indian Succession Act,
1865 substitute Succession Act, 1925.

7. In section 14, for Central Government
substitute Government.
1873 X The Oaths
Act, 1873.
1. In section 4, for Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

2. In section 4, in clause (b), for Government
substitute the Republic.

3. In section 6, for Muhammadan substitute
Muslim.

4. In section 7, for High Court occurring twice,
substitute Supreme Court.
1873 I
1. Throughout the Act,-

(a) for provincial Government substitute
Government;

The Bengal
Births and
Deaths
Registration
Act, 1873.
(b) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. Omit Bengal from the short title.
1874 III
1. Throughout the Act,-

(a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

The Married
Womens
Property Act,
1874.
(b) for Muhammadan substitute Muslim.

2. In the preamble for Indian Succession Act,
1865 substitute Succession Act, 1925.

3. In section 2, for Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.
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4. In section 6,-

(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) for the Province substitute
Bangladesh; and

(ii) for a High Court, under Act No.
XVII of 1864 to constitute an official
trustee, section 10 substitute the
Supreme Court under the official
Trustees Act, 1913; and

(b) in sub-section (2), for any Province
substitute Bangladesh.

5. In section 7, for Indian Succession Act, 1865
substitute Succession Act, 1925.
1874 IV
1. Throughout the Act,-

The Foreign
Recruiting
Act, 1874. (a) for Central Government substitute
Government; and

(b) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh.

2. In section 7, for Code of Criminal Procedure
substitute Code of Criminal Procedure,
1898,.
1875 IX The Majority
Act, 1875.
1. Throughout the Act, including the preamble,
for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh.

2. In section 3,-

(a) for Chapter XXXI of the Code of Civil
Procedure substitute Schedule I, Order
XXXII of the Code of Civil Procedure,
1908,;

(b) for Indian Succession Act (No. X of
1865) substitute Succession Act, 1925,.

3. In section 4, in the illustration, for the
Province wherever occurring, substitute
Bangladesh.
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1875 V
1. Throughout the Act,-

The Bengal
Survey Act,
1875.
(a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(b) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 1,-

(a) omit Bengal; and

(b) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

3. In section 3, in the last paragraph, omit
Bengal.

4. In section 53, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.
1875 XVIII
1. In section 1,-

The Law
Reports Act,
1875.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) for the 3
rd
paragraph substitute the
following, namely:-

And it shall come into force at once.

2. In section 3,-

(a) omit on or after the said day; and

(b) for any High Court substitute the
Supreme Court.

3. In section 4, for a Provincial Government
substitute Government.
1876 I
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Muhammadan substitute Muslim;

The Bengal
Mohammadan
Marriages and
Divorces
Registration
Act, 1876. (b) for Muhammadans substitute
Muslims;
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(c) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh; and

(d) for Provincial Government substitute
Government.

2. For the short title, substitute the following,
namely:-

The Muslim Divorces Registration Act,
1876..

3. In the long title and preamble, omit marriages
and.

4. For section 1, substitute the following,
namely:-

1. This Act extends to the whole of
Bangladesh.

5. In sections 2 and 3, omit marriages and.

6. In section 4, for persian character and
language substitute Bengali language.

7. In section 6, omit the entries under Book 1
beginning from Book 1.- Register of
marriages and ending with contained in the
schedule to this Act.

8. In section 8, omit the entries relating to
registration of marriage beginning from If the
application be for the registration of a
marriage, and ending with provided further
that, if the woman be a pardanashin, such
application may be made on her behalf by her
duly authorised Uakil;.

9. In section 9, omit marriage or wherever
occurs.

10. In section 9A, omit clause (a).

11. In section 11, omit the entries relating to
marriage beginning from if the entry or a
marriage and ending with (4) by the
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Muhammadan Registrar;.

12. In sections 12 and 14, omit marriage or.

13. In section 16,-

(a) for four annas substitute twenty-five
paisa; and

(b) for rupee substitute Taka.

14. In sections 20 and 21, omit marriage or.

15. In section 24, omit clause (b).

16. In section 26,-

(a) omit marriage or occurring twice;

(b) omit clause (c); and

(c) in clause (d), for Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

17. In the Schedule,-

(a) omit Form A, Book I and all entries
thereunder;

(b) in Form B, Book II,-

(i) for entry 4, substitute the following,
namely:-

4. Date of divorce.; and

(ii) for entry 11, substitute the following,
namely:-

11. Date of registration.; and

(c) in Form D, Book IV,-

(i) for entry 6, substitute the following,
namely:-

6. Date of Talaq-i-tafweez.-; and
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(ii) for entry 11, substitute the following,
namely:-

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1876 III
1. Throughout the Act,-

The Bengal
Irrigation
Act, 1876. (a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(c) for rupees substitute Taka; and

(d) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code.

2. In section 1, omit Bengal.

3. In section 4, omit East Bengal.

4. In section 21, in the last paragraph, omit
Bengal.

5. In section 24, in the second paragraph, for
High Court substitute High Court
Division.

6. In section 26, for High Court substitute
High Court Division.

7. In section 43, omit East Bengal.

8. In schedule B, in the application for water, omit
Bengal.
1876 XIX The Dramatic
Performances
Act, 1876.
1. Throughout the Act, for Provincial
Government substitute Government.

2. In sections 1 and 3, for Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

3. In sections 7 and 9, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.
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1877 I
1. Throughout the Act,-

(a) for Rs. substitute Taka; and

The Specific
Relief Act,
1877.
(b) for Rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 1, for Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

3. In section 3, for Indian Succession Act
substitute Succession Act, 1925.

4. In section 4, for Indian Registration Act
substitute Registration Act, 1908.



5. In section 9, for Central Government or any
Provincial Government substitute
Government.

6. In section 12,-

(a) in clause (b), for their substitute
there; and

(b) omit illustration of clause (a).

7. In section 21, illustration to (a), omit Central.

8. In section 35, in the second illustration, for
attorney substitute advocate.

9. In section 39, for Indian Registration Act
substitute Registration Act, 1908.

10. Omit chapter VIII containing sections 45 to 51
both inclusive.

11. In section 55,-

(a) in illustration (a), for Indian Limitation
Act substitute Limitation Act, 1908;
and

(b) in illustration (e), for Pakistan Penal
Code substitute Penal Code.
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12. In section 56, for Central Government or any
provincial Government substitute
Government.
1878
.
I The Opium
Act, 1878.
I. Throughout the Act, for Provincial
Government substitute Government.

2. In section 1, for the second and third
paragraphs, substitute the following, namely:-

It extends to the whole of Bangladesh;

AND it shall come into force on such day as the
Government directs in this behalf..

3. In section 3,-

(a) omit definitions of import and export;

(b) in the definition of transport, for
administered by the same Government
substitute of Bangladesh; and

(c) in the definition of sale for Central
Government substitute Government.

4. In section 4, omit clause (c).

5. In section 5,-

(a) omit clause (c); and

(b) omit the proviso.

6. Omit sections 7 and 8.

7. In section 9, omit clauses (c) and (e).

8. In section 9A,-

(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) omit imported, exported, twice
occurring; and

(ii) omit import, export,; and
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(b) in sub-section (2),-

(i) omit imports, exports,; and

(ii) omit import, export,.

9. In section 9C, in clause (b), omit or section
8.

10. In section 9D, omit imported.

11. In section 9E, omit Pakistan.

12. Omit section 9F.

13. In section 11,-

(a) omit 9F;

(b) omit import or export occurring twice;

(c) omit importing or exporting occurring
twice.
1878 VI
1. Throughout the Act, for Provincial
Government substitute Government.

The Treasure-
Trove Act,
1878.
2. In section 1, for Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

3. In section 21, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.
1878 XI The Arms
Act, 1878.
1. Throughout the Act unless otherwise provided,-

(a) for appropriate Government substitute
Government;

(b) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh.

(c) for Central Government substitute
Government.

2. In section 1, in clause (b),-

(a) omit or any Provincial Government;
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(b) omit or a member of the forces
constituted by the Pakistan Territorial
Force Act, 1950; and

(c) omit or member .

3. In section 7, for Sea Customs Act, 1878
substitute Customs Act, 1969.

4. In section 15, omit to which section 32, clause
2, of Act No. XXXI of 1860 applies at the time
this Act comes into force or.

5. In section 16, in sub-section (2), omit or
before the first day of J anuary, 1920, under any
provision of law for the time being in force.

6. In section 17, in clause (b), omit in respect of
any such license granted in a place to which
section 32, clause 2, of Act No. XXXI of 1860
applies at the time this Act comes into force
or.

7. In section 18, for Pakistan or the Province, as
the case may be substitute Bangladesh.

8. In section 20A, omit if he is tried by
Commissioners appointed under to Bengal
Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1925.

9. In section 27,-

(a) in clause (a), for Pakistan or of the
province, as the case may be substitute
Bangladesh; and

(b) in clause (b), omit or Province.

10. For section 29, substitute the following,
namely:-

29,-When an offence punishable under
section 19, clause (f), has been committed, no
proceedings shall be instituted against any
person in respect of such offence without the
previous sanction of the Magistrate of the
district..
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1879 VI The
Elephants
Preservation
Act, 1879.
1. Throughout the Act, for Provincial
Government substitute Government.
1879 IX
1. Throughout the Act, for Provincial
Government substitute Government.

The Courts of
Wards Act,
1879.
2. In section 1, for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

3. Omit section 2.

4. In section 3, in the definition of Civil Court,-

(a) for High Court of East Pakistan
substitute High Court Division; and

(b) omit ordinary and.

5. Omit section 4.

6. In section 8A, omit East Bengal occurring
twice.

7. In section 10C, omit sub-section (1).

8. In section 12, omit and from the charge of any
person or property which either before or after
the commencement of the Collector by a Civil
Court under section 12, section 14 or section 21
of Act XL of 1858 or under section 11 of Act
XXXV of 1858.

9. Omit section 33.

10. In section 34, omit or section 33.

11. In section 34A, omit Bengal.

12. In section 50,-

(a) for Central Government or any provincial
Government substitute Government;

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government;

(c) omit Central or Provincial; and

(d) for Central Government or the Provincial
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Government substitute Government.

13. In section 59A, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.

14. In section 65A, omit Bengal.
1879 XVIII The Legal
Practitioners
Act, 1879.
1
[1. In the long title and preamble, for Legal
Practitioners substitute Touts;]
2
[1A.] In section 1,-



(a) for Legal Practitioners Act substitute
Touts Act,; and

(b) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh.

2. In section 3,

(a) for High Court substitute High Court
Division;

(b) omit vakil or attorney or any High Court,
a pleader; and

(c) for 31A substitute 36A.

3. In section 36, for Every High Court
substitute The Supreme Court.

4. After section 36, add the following new
sections, namely:-

36A. (1) The Supreme Court may, from time
to time, make rules consistent with this Act as
to the following matters, namely:-

(a) the employment of clerks by Advocates
and Muktears;

(b) the manner in which and the terms subject

1
Item 1 was inserted by section 8 of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision and Declaration)
(Amendment) Act, 1974 (Act No. LIII of 1974).
2
Item 1A was substituted for the item 1 by section 8 of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision
and Declaration) (Amendment) Act, 1974 (Act No. LIII of 1974).
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to which such clerks may be granted
licences;

(c) the fees (if any) to be paid for such
licences; and

(d) the conditions under which persons acting
as clerks of Advocates, and Muktears
without licences shall be deemed to be
touts for the purposes of this Act.

(2) The Chief Controlling Revenue Authority may,
from time to time, make rules consistent with
this Act relating to the matters specified in sub-
section (1) in regard to clerks of Revenue
agents.


(3) All rules made under this section shall be
submitted to the Government for approval, and,
after they have been approved, they shall be
published in the official Gazette and on this
publication they shall have effect as if enacted
in this Act.
1880 I 1. In section 1,-

The Religious
Societies Act,
1880.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
(b) for Muhammadans substitute Muslims;
and
(c) for Provincial Government substitute
Government.
2. In section 3, for Indian Registration Act,
1877 substitute Registration Act, 1908.
3. In section 9, for High Court substitute High
Court Division.
1880 V 1. Throughout the Act,-

The Bengal
Vaccination
Act, 1880.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;
(b) for Provincial Government substitute
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Government; and
(c) for rupees substitute Taka.
2. In section 1, omit Bengal.
3. In section 29, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.
4. In the first schedule and in schedules D and
E, omit Bengal.
1880 XII The Kazis
Act, 1880.
1. For the preamble, substitute the following,
namely:-
WHEREAS it is expedient to make provision
for appointment of persons to be office of Kazi;
it is hereby enacted as follows:-.
2. In sections 1, 2 and 3,-

(a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government wherever occurs; and

(b) for Muhammadans and
Muhammadan substitute Muslims
and Muslim respectively.
1881 XI The
Municipal
Taxation Act,
1881.
1. Throughout the Act, for Provincial
Government or Central Government substitute
Government.

2. In section 2, for Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

3. In section 2, for includes a Municipal
Corporation substitute includes a Paurashava
or a Municipal Corporation.

4. In section 3, in clause (a), for the Army Act,
the Indian Army Act, 1911 or the Pakistan
Army Act, 1952, the Naval Discipline Act or
that Act as modified by the Pakistan Navy
(Discipline) Act, 1934, the Air Force Act or the
Indian Air Force Act, 1932 of the Pakistan Air
Force Act, 1953 substitute the Army Act,
1952, the Naval Discipline Ordinance, 1961 or
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the Air Force Act, 1953.
1881 XVI
1. Throughout the Act,-

The
Obstructions
in Fairways
Act, 1881.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government.

2. Omit sections 11 and 13.
1881 XXVI
1. Throughout the Act, except otherwise
provided,-

The
Negotiable
Instruments
Act, 1881.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for Rs. or Rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 1, for sections 24 and 25 of the
State Bank of Pakistan Act, 1956 substitute
Articles 23 and 24 of the Bangladesh Bank
Order, 1972.

3. In section 84, in illustration (b), for Sialkot
substitute Dinajpur.
1882 II The Trusts
Act, 1882.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government or Provincial
Government substitute Government;

(c) for rupees substitute Taka; and

(d) for Rs. substitute Tk..

2. In section 1, for Muhammadan substitute
Muslim.

3. Omit section 2,

4. In section 13, in the illustration, for Indian
Registration Act, 1877 substitute
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Registration Act, 1908.
5. In section 15, in illustration (a), for Karachi
substitute Dacca.
6. In section 20,-
(a) in clause (a)
(i) for of any Provincial Government or
of the Central Government, or of the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Ireland substitute of the
Government; and
(ii) in the provision, for any such or
such substitute the;
(b) omit clauses (b) and (bb);
(c) for clause (c), substitute the following,
namely:-
(c) in stock or debentures of, or shares in,
Companies the interest whereon shall have
been guaranteed by the Government:;
(d) for clause (d), substitute the following,
namely:-
(d) in debenture or other securities for
money issued under the authority of any
Bangladesh Act, or on behalf of any
municipal body or port trust or city
improvement trust:;
(e) in clause (e), for a Province substitute
Bangladesh; and
(f) in clause (f), for High Court substitute
Supreme Court.
7. In section 21, omit investments made before
this Act comes into force, or shall be deemed to
precluded an investment on a mortgage of
immovable property already pleadged as
security for an advance under the Land
Improvement Act, 1871 or.
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8. In section 82, omit the second paragraph.

9. Omit the Schedule.
1882 IV
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise provided,-

The Transfer
of Property
Act, 1882. (a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(c) for Central Government substitute
Government;

(d) for Muhammadan substitute Muslim;
and

(e) for Rs. substitute Tk..

2. In section 1, for the third, fourth, fifth, sixth and
seventh paragraphs, substitute the following,
namely:-
It extends to the whole of Bangladesh.

3. In section 2, for the first paragraph, substitute
the following, namely:-

Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to
affect.

4. In section 3, for a Province substitute
Bangladesh.

5. In section 52, for having authority in Pakistan
or established beyond the limits of Pakistan by
the Central Government substitute in
Bangladesh.

6. In section 57, in clause (e), for a High Court
substitute the High Court Division.

7. In section 58, in clause (f),-

(a) for Karachi substitute Dacca,
Narayanganj and Chittagong; and
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(b) omit concerned.

8. In section 69,-

(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) omit Notwithstanding anything
contained in the Trustees and
Mortgagees Powers Act, 1866;

(ii) in clause (b), for or a scheduled bank
as defined in section 2 of the State
Bank of Pakistan Act, 1956 (XXXIII
of 1956); substitute or a scheduled
bank as defined in Article 37 of the
Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972,; and



(iii) in clause (c), for Karachi substitute
Dacca;

(b) in sub-section (2), in clause (b), in the
proviso, for State Bank of Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh Bank; and

(c) omit sub-section (5).

9. In section 104, for High Court substitute
Supreme Court.

10. Omit the Schedule.
1882 V The
Easements
Act, 1882.
1. After section 1, add the following new section,
namely:-

1A. This Act shall extend to the whole of
Bangladesh.

2. In section 3, for Indian Limitation Act, 1877,
or to sections 27 and 28 of Act No. IX of 1871,
shall in the territories to which this Act
extends, substitute Limitation Act, 1908,
shall.

3. In section 47, for Indian Registration Act,
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1877 substitute Registration Act, 1908.
1882 VII
1. In section 1, for Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

2. In section 4,-

The Powers-
of-Attorney
Act, 1882.
(a) in clause (a), for High Court within the
local limits of whose jurisdiction the
instrument may be substitute High Court
Division;

(b) in clause (d), for High Court substitute
High Court Division;

(c) in clause (e), for High Court substitute
Supreme Court; and



(d) for Provincial Government substitute
Government.
1883 XIX
1. Throughout the Act, except otherwise
provided,-

The Land
Improvement
Loans Act,
1883.
(a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(b) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh.

2. Omit sections 2 and 12.
1884 IV The
Explosives
Act, 1884.
1. Throughout the Act, except otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for appropriate Government or
appropriate Government or any
provincial Government or Central
Government substitute Government;

(c) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code; and

(d) for rupees substitute taka.

2. In section 4, omit clause (7).
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1884 XII
1. Omit long title and preamble.

2. For section 2, substitute the following,
namely:-

The
Agriculturists
Loans Act,
1884.
2. It extends to the whole of Bangladesh.

3. In section 4, in sub-section (1), for The
Provincial Government or, in a Province for
which there is a Board of Revenue or Financial
Commissioner, such Board or Financial
Commissioner substitute The Government
or, the National Board of Revenue.
1885 I
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Ferries Act,
1885.
(a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(b) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(c) for rupees substitute Taka; and

(d) for State substitute Republic.

2. In section 1, omit Bengal.

3. In section 12, omit Bengal.

4. In section 19, for vernacular substitute
Bengali.

5. In section 34,-

(a) for Central Government, where the
transport is in connection with the affairs
of the Central Government, and the
Provincial Government in other cases
substitute Government; and

(b) omit in each case.
1885 XIII The
Telegraph
Act, 1885.
1. Throughout the Act, except otherwise
provided,-
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(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code;

(c) for Central Government or Provincial
Government or Central or any
Provincial Government or Central or a
Provincial Government or Central
Government or of a Provincial
Government or Central or, as the case
may be, the Provincial Government
substitute Government;

(d) for rupees substitute Taka; and

(e) for Rs. substitute Tk..

2. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for
Government substitute Republic.

3. Omit sections 6 and 22.

4. Omit section 34.
1886 VI
1. Throughout the Act, except otherwise
provided,-

The Births,
Deaths and
Marriages
Registration
Act, 1886.
(a) for Central Government or Provincial
Government or Central Government or
the Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(b) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh.

2. For section 2, substitute the following,
namely:-

2. It extends to the whole of Bangladesh.

3. In section 6, for Each Provincial
Government substitute The Government.

4. In sections 7 and 10, for Each substitute
The.
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5. In section 11,-

(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) in clause (a), omit in the Provinces,
the members of every race, sect or
tribe to which Indian Succession Act,
1865, applies, and in respect of which
an order under section 332 of that Act
is not for the time being in force, and;
and

(ii) omit clause (b); and

(b) omit sub-section (2).

6. Omit section 13.

7. In section 14, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.

8. In section 24, omit sub-section (2).
9. In section 32,-
(a) omit or in any Acceding State; and
(b) omit or, if he resides within any Acceding
States, to such one of the Registrars
General as aforesaid as the Central
Government, by notification in the official
Gazette, directs in this behalf.
10. Omit sections 33, 34, 35 and 35A.
11. In section 36,-
(a) In sub-section (1), for The Provincial
Government, for each Province, and the
Central Government, for citizens of
Pakistan in Acceding State substitute
The Government; and
(b) in sub-section (2), omit clause (g).
1887 VII 1. Throughout the Act,-

The Suits
Valuation
Act, 1887.
(a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;
(b) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
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and
(c) for High Court substitute Supreme
Court.
2. In section 2, for such local areas substitute
Bangladesh.
3. In section 11,-
(a) in sub-section (1), for section 578 of the
Code of Civil Procedure substitute
section 99 of the Code of Civil
Procedure, 1908,; and
(b) in sub-section 4, for section 622 of the
Code of Civil Procedure substitute
section 115 of the Civil Procedure Code,
1908,.
1887 IX 1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The
Provincial
Small Cause
Courts Act,
1887.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;
(c) for rupees substitute taka;
(d) for Rs. substitute Tk.;
(e) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code; and
(f) for High Court substitute High Court
Division.
2. In section 1, in sub-section (1), in the short title,
omit Provincial.
3. In section 3,-

(a) in clause (b), omit or of village munsifs
under the Dekkan Agriculturists Relief
Act, 1879; and

(b) in clause (c), for Code of Civil
Procedure substitute Code of Civil
Procedure, 1908,.
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4. Omit sections 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
and 22.

5. In section 23,-

(a) for second paragraph of section 57 of the
Code of Civil Procedure substitute Code
of Civil Procedure, 1908, Sch. I, Order VII,
rule 10; and

(b) for Indian Limitation Act, 1877
substitute Limitation Act, 1908.

6. In section 34, for section 224 of the Code of
Civil Procedure substitute Order XXI, rule 6
of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908,.

7. In section 35, for Code of Civil Procedure
substitute Code of Civil Procedure, 1908,.

8. In the Second Schedule,-



(a) in item (1), for Central Government,
Government Representative or the
Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(b) in item (14), for Land Acquisition Act,
1870 substitute Lands Acquisition Act,
1894;

(c) in item 19, for section 283 or section 332
of the Code of Civil Procedure substitute
Order XXI, rules 63 and 100 of the Code
of Civil Procedure, 1908,;

(d) for item (27), substitute the following,
namely:-

(27) a suit under sections 360 and 361 of
the Succession Act, 1925, to compel a
refund by a person to whom an executor or
administrator has paid a legacy or
distributed assets;
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(e) in item (35), for Chapter XXXIV of the
Code of Civil Procedure substitute
provisions of the Code of Civil
Procedure, 1908,; and

(f) in item (36), for Muhammadan
substitute Muslim.
1887 XII
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The East
Bengal Civil
Courts Act,
1887. (a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(c) for High Court substitute High Court
Division; and

(d) for rupees substitute taka.

2. In section 1,-

(a) in sub-section (1), omit East Bengal; and

(b) in sub-section (2),-

(a) for of that province substitute
thereof; and

(b) omit of East Pakistan.

3. In section 2,-

(a) omit sub-section (2); and

(b) in sub-section (3), after Bengal Civil
Court Act, 1871 insert or East Bengal
Civil Court Act.

4. In section 23, omit clause (e).

5. In section 25, omit Provincial.

6. In section 37, for Muhammadan twice
occurring, substitute Muslim.
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7. In section 38, in sub-section (4), for section
25 of the Code of Civil Procedure substitute
section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure,
1908.

8. In section 40, omit Provincial.
1889 I
1. Throughout the Act, except otherwise
provided,-

The Metal
Tokens Act,
1889.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for section 19 of the Sea Customs Act,
1878 substitute section 16 of the
Customs Act, 1969.

2. In the preamble, omit the second paragraph.

3. In section 5, in sub-section (2), for 1882
substitute 1898.

4. In section 6,-

(a) for section 167 of the Sea Customs Act,
1878 substitute section 156 of the
Customs Act, 1969;

(b) for Sea Customs Act, 1878, substitute
Customs Act, 1969,; and

(c) for section 19 substitute section 16.

5. In section 8,-

(a) in sub-section (1), for Pakistan Penal
Code substitute Penal Code; and

(b) in sub-section (2), for rupees substitute
Taka.
1889 II The Measures
of Length
Act, 1889.
1. Throughout the Act, for Provincial
Government or Central Government substitute
Government.
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2. In the long title, preamble, sub-section (2) of
section 1 and section 2, for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.

3. In section 3, for the limits of the Province
substitute Bangladesh.

4. In section 5, for the first day of April, 1937,
substitute 26
th
day of March, 1971,.

5. In section 7, omit under section 20 of
Regulation XII of 1827 of the Bombay Code,.
1889 IV
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The
Merchandise
Marks Act,
1889.
(a) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code;

(b for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(c) for rupees substitute Taka; and

(d) for Central Government substitute
Government.

2. In section 12, for Indian Factories Act, 1881,
substitute Factories Act, 1934,.

3. In section 13, for section 18 of the Sea
Customs Act, 1878, as amended by this Act,
substitute section 15 of the Customs Act,
1969,.

4. In section 19, for clause (f) of section 18 of
the Sea Customs Act, 1878, as amended by this
Act substitute clause (f) of section 15 of the
Customs Act, 1969,.
1889 II
1. Throughout the Act, for rupees substitute
Taka.

The Private
Fisheries
Protection
Act, 1889.
2. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for East
Pakistan substitute Bangladesh.
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1890 VI
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The
Charitable
Endowments
Act, 1890.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for appropriate Government or Central
Government or Provincial Government
substitute Government;

(c) for a Treasurer substitute the
Treasurer; and

(d) for Treasurers substitute The
Treasurer.

2. In section 3,-

(a) in sub-section (1), omit and the
Government of any Province may appoint
an Officer of the Government by the name
of his office to be Treasurer of Charitable
Endowments for the Province; and

(b) in sub-section (2), for or as the case may
be, the Province, and, as such treasurer
substitute and.

3. Omit section 3A.

4. In section 5, in sub-section (6), in the Proviso,
omit East Pakistan twice occurring.

5. In section 6, omit sub-section (3).

6. Omit section 12.
1890 VIII
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Gurdians
and Wards
Act, 1890.
(a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(b) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(c) for High Court substitute High Court
Division.
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2. Omit section 3.

3. In section 4,-

(a) in clause (4), for a High Court substitute
the High Court Division;

(b) omit clause (7); and

(c) in clause (8), for High Court substitute
Supreme Court.

4. Omit section 5.

5. In section 6,-

(a) omit in the case of a minor who is not an
European British subject,; and

(b) omit his.

6. In section 11, in sub-section (1), in clause (b),
for High Court substitute Supreme Court.



7. In section 14, in sub-section (2), for If the
Courts are both or all subordinate to the same
High Court, they substitute Each such
Court.

8. In section 15, omit sub-sections (2) and (3).

9. In section 17, omit sub-section (4).

10. In section 25, in sub-section (2), for Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1882 substitute Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1898.

11. In section 31, for High Court substitute
Supreme Court.

12. In section 36, in sub-section (2), for section
440 of the Code of Civil Procedure substitute
Order XXXII, rules 1 and 4(2), in Sch. I to the
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908,.
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13. In section 43, in sub-section (4), for section
492 or section 493 substitute Order XXXIX,
rules 1 and 2.

14. In section 48, for section 622 substitute
section 115.

15. Omit section 51.
1890 IX The Railways
Act, 1890.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government or Central
Government substitute Government;

(c) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute Penal
Code;

(d) for A Railway Administration or
Every railway administration substitute
The railway administration;


(e) for railway administration substitute
the railway administration;

(f) for a railway or railways substitute
the railway; and

(g) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 3,-

(a) omit clause (1);

(b) omit clause (5); and

(c) for clause (6), substitute the following,
namely:-

(6) railway administration or
administration means the manager of the
Bangladesh railway and includes the
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Government.

3. In section 5, in clause (c),-

(a) for any substitute the; and

(b) omit (except a communication between a
railway company and its legal advisers).

4. In section 7, in sub-section (1),-

(a) omit and for companies, and subject also,
in the case of a railway company, to the
provisions of any contract between the
company and the Government;

(b) omit or tramways.

5. For section 8A, substitute the following,
namely:-

8A. Nothing in the two last preceding sections
shall authorise the doing of anything on or to
any works, land or building vested in, or in
possession of, the Government without its
consent..

6. In section 42,-

(a) for sub-section (1), substitute the
following, namely:-

(1) The railway administration shall
afford all reasonable facilities for the
receiving, forwarding and delivering of
traffic upon and from railways and for the
return of rolling stock.; and

(b) omit sub-sections (3) and (4).

7. In section 42A, in sub-section (1), omit or
railway administration.

8. In section 42B, in sub-section (2), for that
Government substitute it.

9. In section 43, in sub-section (1), omit local
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occurring twice.

10. In section 47,-

(a) in sub-section (1), for Every railway
company and in the case of a railway
administered by the Government
substitute The railway administration or;
and

(b) omit sub-section (5).

11. Omit sections 48, 49, 50, 51 and 51A.

12. In section 59, in sub-section (5), omit or a
member of the Pakistan National Guard.

13. In section 63, for one or more of the
vernacular languages in common use in the
territory traversed by the railway, or both in
English and in one or more of such vernacular
languages as the Provincial Government, after
consultation with the railway administration,
may determine substitute Bengali.

14. In section 65, for a vernacular language in
common use in the territory where the station is
situate substitute Bengali.

15. In section 66, for sub-section (2) substitute the
following, namely:-

(2) The matters required by sub-section (1) to
be specified on a ticket shall be set forth in
Bengali or in English.

16. In section 71A, omit clause (b).

17. Omit section 71B.

18. In section 71E, omit clause (a).

19. In section 72, in sub-section (3), omit in the
common law of England or.

20. In section 79, omit belonging to, and worked
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21. In section 82, in sub-section (1), for Merchant
Shipping Act, 1854, and the Merchant Shipping
Act, Amendment Act, 1862 substitute
Merchant Shipping Act, 1894,.

22. Omit sections 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95,
96, 97 and 98.

23. In section 132, in sub-section (4), for Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1882, substitute Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1898,.

24. In section 135, in clause (5), for General
Clauses Act, 1887, substitute General
Clauses Act, 1897,.

25. In sections 140 and 141, for Indian Post
Office Act, 1866 substitute Post Office Act,
1898.

26. Omit section 144.

27. In section 145,-


(a) in sub-section (1), for a railway
substitute the railway administration,;
and

(b) in sub-section (2), for Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1882, substitute Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1898,.

28. Omit section 146.

29. For section 147, substitute the following,
namely:-

147. The Government may by notification in
the official Gazette, exempt the railway from
the operation of any of the provisions of the
Act.

30. In the Second Schedule, in item (c),-
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(a) for the Indian Volunteers Act, 1869
substitute any law for the time being in
force; and

(b) omit Pakistan or foreign,.
1890 XIII
1. Omit the long title.

The Excise
(Malt
Liquors) Act,
1890.
2. In the preamble, for certain provisions of the
Sea Customs Act, 1878, substitute provisions
of the Customs Act, 1969,.

3. In section 9,-

(a) for section 150 of the Sea Customs Act,
1878, substitute Customs Act, 1969,;
and

(b) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh
occurring twice.
1891 XVI
1. In the long title, omit Colonial.

The Courts of
Admiralty
(Pakistan)
Act, 1891.
2. For the preamble, substitute the following,
namely:-

Whereas it is expedient to declare the High
Court Division of the Supreme Court to be the
Court of Admiralty;

It is hereby enacted as follows:.

3. In section 1,-

(a) in sub-section (1), omit (Pakistan); and

(b) for sub-section (2), substitute the
following, namely:-

(2) It shall come into force on
1
[* * *] the
first day of J uly, 1891..

4. For section 2, substitute the following,
namely:-

1
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2. The High Court Division of the Supreme
Court is hereby declared to be the Court of
Admiralty..

5. Omit sections 3 and 4.
1891 XVIII
1. In section 1, in sub-sections (2), for
Pakistansubstitute Bangladesh.

The Bankers
Books
Evidence Act,
1891.
2. In section 2,-

(a) for clause (1), substitute the following,
namely:-

(1) Company means a company
registered under any of the enactments
relating to companies for the time being in
force in Bangladesh or incorporated by any
Bangladesh Law;;

(b) in clause (2), omit sub-clause (b); and

(c) in clause (6), for a High Court substitute
the High Court Division.

3. Omit section 3.
1893 IV The Partition
Act, 1893.
1. In section 1,-

(a) in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh; and

(b) in clause (4), for local substitute
other.

2. In section 7,-

(a) omit clause (a); and

(b) in clause (b),-

(i) omit other; and

(ii) for High Court substitute Supreme
Court.
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3. Omit section 10.
1894 I
1. Throughout the Act, for Provincial
Government substitute Government.

The Land
Acquisition
Act, 1894.
2. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.

3. In section 3,-

(a) for clause (e), substitute the following,
namely:-

(e) the expression Company means a
Company registered under the Companies
Act, 1913 or incorporated by any
Bangladesh Law and includes a society
registered under the Societies Registration
Act, 1860, and a registered society within
the meaning of the Co-operative Societies
Act, 1940;; and

(b) in clause (g), in sub-clause (iii), for
Chapter XXXI of the Code of Civil
Procedure substitute Code of Civil
Procedure, 1908, Schedule I, Order
XXXII.

4. In section 6, in sub-section (1), for such
Government substitute the Government.

5. In section 9, in sub-section (4), for Part III of
the Indian Post Office Act, 1866 substitute
Post Office Act, 1898.

6. In section 10, in sub-section (2), omit
Pakistan.

7. In section 17, in sub-section (2), for any
Railway substitute the Railway.

8. In section 23, in sub-section (2), in the proviso,
omit Central or Provincial.

9. Omit sections 43 and 44.
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10. In section 45, in the proviso, for Part III of the
Indian Post Office Act, 1866, substitute Post
Office Act, 1898.

11. In section 53, after Code of Civil Procedure
insert 1908.

12. In section 54,-

(a) for High Court occurring twice,
substitute High Court Division; and

(b) for Supreme Court substitute
Appellate Division.
1894 IX
1. Throughout the Act,-

The Prisons
Act, 1894.
(a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(b) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(c) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code.

2. In section 1, omit sub-section (4).

3. In section 3,-

(a) for Code of Criminal Procedure, 1882
occurring twice, substitute Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1898; and

(b) for Prisoners Act, 1871 substitute
Prisoners Act, 1900.

4. In section 5,-

(a) for subject to each Provincial
Government, and substitute Bangladesh
who;

(b) omit subject to the orders of the
Provincial Government; and

(c) for such substitute the.
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5. In section 44, for the vernacular substitute
in Bengali.

6. In section 59,-

(a) in clause (22), omit subject, however, to
the consent of the Provincial Government
of any other province to which a prisoner is
to be transferred; and

(b) in clause (26), for Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1882, substitute Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1898,.

7. In section 61, for the Vernacular substitute
Bengali.
1895 XV
1. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for
Pakistansubstitute Bangladesh.

The
Government
Grants Act,
1895. 2. In section 3, for Legislature substitute
Parliament.
1896 I
1. Throughout the Act,-

(a) for Muhammadan substitute Muslim;

The
Protection of
Muhammadan
Pilgrims Act,
1896.
(b) for Central Government substitute
Government;

(c) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh; and

(d) for rupees substitute Taka.
1897 III
1. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.

The Epidemic
Diseases Act,
1897.
2. In section 2,-

(a) for Provincial Government wherever
occurring, substitute Government;

(b) for the Province substitute
Bangladesh; and

(c) in sub-section (2), after clause, (b), add the
following, namely:-
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(c) inspection of any ship or vessel
leaving or arriving at any port in
Bangladesh and for such detention thereof,
or of any person to sail therein, or arriving
thereby, as may be necessary.

3. Omit section 2A.

4. In section 3, omit Pakistan.
1897 I
1. In section 2,-

The General
Clauses Act,
1897.
(a) after clause (44A), insert the following
new clause, namely:-

(44b) the President means the
President of Bangladesh elected under the
Constitution or any person for the time
being acting in that office;;

(b) after clause (46), insert the following new
clause, namely:-

(46a) the Republic means the Peoples
Republic of Bangladesh;; and



(c) after clause (50), insert the following new
clause, namely:-

(50a) the service of the Republic
means any service, post or office whether
in a civil or military capacity, in respect of
the Government of Bangladesh, and any
other service declared by law to be a
service of the Republic;.
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[1898 III The Lepers
Act, 1898.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and
(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 1, in sub-section (4), for the
territories for the time being under its
administration substitute Bangladesh.

3. In section 8, in sub-section (1), in the second
proviso, for Code of Criminal Procedure
substitute Code of Criminal Procedure,
1898,.

4. Omit section 19.
1898 V The Code of
Criminal
Procedure,
1898.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-
(a) for Central Government or Provincial
Government or Central Government or a
Provincial Government substitute
Government;
(b) for Advocate-General substitute
Attorney-General;
(c) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
(d) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code;
(e) for rupees substitute Taka;
(f) except in the proviso to section 178, for
High Court or a High Court or any
High Court or every High Court or
each High Court substitute High Court
Division; and
(g) for High Courts substitute High Court
Division.

1
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(Amendment) Act, 1974 (Act No. LIII of 1974).
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2. In section 1, in sub-section (2), omit or local.

3. In section 3, omit sub-section (1).

4. In section 4, in sub-section (1),-

(a) for clause (a) substitute the following new
clauses, namely:-
(a) advocate, used with reference to any
proceeding in any Court, means an advocate
or a mukhtar authorised under any law for the
time being in force to practise in any such
Court and includes any other person
appointed with the permission of the Court to
act in such proceeding;
(aa) Attorney-General means the Attorney-
General for Bangladesh, and includes also
the Additional Attorney-General, the
Deputy Attorney-General or the Assistant
Attorney-General for Bangladesh, or, a
Government advocate or such officer as the
Government may, from time to time,
appoint in this behalf:;
(b) for clause (j) substitute the following
namely:-
(j) High Court Division means the
High Court Division for criminal appeal or
revision:;
(c) omit clause (r); and
(d) in clause (t), omit and any person
conducting a prosecution on behalf of the
State in any High Court in the exercise of
its original criminal jurisdiction.

5. In section 6, for High Court substitute
Supreme Court.

6. In section 7, for Each Province substitute
Bangladesh.

7. In section 22, for A Provincial Government,
so far as regards the territories subjects to it,
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administration, substitute The Government.
8. In section 25,-
(a) for High Courts substitute Supreme
Court; and
(b) for and for the whole of the territories
administered by the Provincial
Government under which they are serving
substitute their respective jurisdictions.
9. In section 29, in sub-section (2) omit by the
High Court or.
10. In section 29B, for section 8, sub-section (1),
of the Reformatory Schools Act, 1897, or, in
any area in which the said Act has been wholly
or in part repealed by any other law substitute
or under any law.
11. In section 30, for In the Punjab, the North-
West Frontier, and the District of Sylhet, in
Sind and in those parts of the Provinces in
which there are Deputy Commissioners or
Assistant Commissioners the substitute
The.
12. In section 31, for A High Court substitute
The High Court Division.
13. In section 40, omit under the same Provincial
Government.
14. In section 54, in the sixth paragraph, omit or
from any Unit of forces of an Acceding State
declared under the Extradition Act, 1903, to be
a unit desertion from which is an extradition
offence.
15. In section 68, in sub-section (1), for High
Court substitute Supreme Court.
16. In section 72, for State or of a Railway
Company substitute Republic.
17. In section 88, in sub-section (6), for chapter
XXXVI of the Code of Civil Procedure
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substitute Order XL of the First Schedule to
the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
18. In section 98, in sub-section (2), for section
19 of the Sea Customs Act, 1878 substitute
section 16 of the Customs Act, 1969.
19. In section 99A, in sub-section (1), in clause (a),
for Press and Registration of Books Act,
1867 substitute Printing Presses and
Publications (Declaration and Registration)
Act, 1973.
20. In section 99F, for Every High Court
substitute The Supreme Court.
21. In section 108, in the second paragraph, for
rules laid down in the Press and Registration
of Books Act, 1867 substitute provisions of
the Printing Presses and Publications
(Declaration and Registration) Act, 1973.
22. In section 128, omit or a volunteer enrolled
under the Indian Volunteers Act, 1869, and
acting as such,.
23. In section 130, in sub-section (1), omit or of
any volunteers enrolled under the Indian
Volunteers Act, 1869,.
24. In section 143, omit or local.
25. In section 146, in sub-section (2), for Code of
Civil Procedure substitute Code of Civil
Procedure, 1908.
26. In section 148, for pleaders substitute
advocate.
27. In section 155, in sub-section (2), omit, or of a
Presidency Magistrate.
28. In section 178, in the Proviso,-
(a) for section 15 of the Indian High Courts
Act, 1861, or section 107 of the
Government of India Act, 1915, or
substitute section 526 of this Code or
under; and
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(b) for under this Code, section 526
substitute by the High Court Division
under section 526 of this Code or under
article 109 of the Constitution of the
Peoples Republic of Bangladesh.

29. In section 179, in illustration (d),-

(a) for the State of Junagadh substitute
Dacca; and

(b) for Karachi occurring twice substitute
Chittagong.

30. In section 185,-

(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) omit the same and

(ii) for that substitute the; and

(b) omit sub-section (2).

31. In section 186, in sub-section (1), for 184
substitute 183.

32. In section 188,-

(a) omit the second paragraph; and

(b) in the first proviso, for unless the
Political Agent, if there is one, for the
territory in which the offence is alleged to
have been committed, certifies that, in his
opinion, the charge ought to be inquired
into in Pakistan; and, where there is no
Political Agent, the sanction of the
Provincial Government shall be required
substitute except with the sanction of the
Government.

33. In section 189, omit the Political Agent or.

34. In section 194, in sub-section (2),-

(a) in clause (c), for the Province substitute
Bangladesh; and
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(b) in clause (d) for High Court substitute
Supreme Court.

35. In section 195, in sub-section (2), for Indian
Registration Act, 1877, Substitute
Registration Act, 1908.

36. In sections 196 and 196A, for Central
Government or the Provincial Government
concerned, or some officer empowered in this
behalf by either of the two Governments
substitute Government, or some officer
empowered in this behalf by the Government.

37. In section 197,-

(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) for Previous sanction substitute
previous sanction of the
Government; and

(ii) omit clauses (a) and (b); and

(b) in sub-section (2), for The President or
Governor, as the case may be, substitute
The Government.

38. In section 234, in sub-section (2), omit or
local.

39. In section 266, for High Courts substitute
High Court Divisions.

40. In section 276,-

(a) for High Court substitute Supreme
Court; and

(b) in the proviso, in the third paragraph, for
such substitute the.

41. In sections 296, 312 and 313, for High Court
substitute Supreme Court.
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42. In section 320,-

(a) for clause (aa) substitute the following,
namely:-

(aa) members of Parliament;;

(b) for clause (i) substitute the following,
namely:-

(i) advocates (as defined in the
Bangladesh Legal Practitioners and Bar
Council Order, 1972), in actual practice;;
and

(c) in clause (k), for Code of Civil
Procedure, sections 640 and 641
substitute
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, sections
132 and 133.

43. In section 329, for State or of a Railway
Company substitute Republic.

44. After section 332, in the sub-heading L for
High Court substitute High Court
Division.

45. In section 345, in sub-section (5A), for A
High Court substitute The High Court
Division.

46. In section 365, for Every High Court substitute
The Supreme Court.

47. In section 369, for such substitute the.

48. In section 399, omit sub-section (3).

49. In section 401,-

(a) in sub-section (5), omit or of the Central
Government when such right is delegated
to it; and

(b) in sub-section (5A), omit or, in virtue of
any power delegated to it, by the Central
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Government.

50. In section 411A,-

(a) in sub-section (1), for Supreme Court
under Article 58 substitute Appellate
Division under Article 103;

(b) in sub-section (3), omit ; and if the
constitution of such a Division Court is
impracticable, the High Court shall report
the circumstances to the Provincial
Government which shall take action with a
view to transfer of the appeal under section
527 to another High Court; and

(c) in sub-section (4), for Supreme Court
occurring second time substitute
Appellate Division.

51. In section 426, in sub-section (2B), for
Supreme Court substitute Appellate
Division of the Supreme Court.

52. In section 475, in sub-section (1), for such
Provincial Government substitute the
Government.

53. In section 483, for Indian Registration Act,
1877 substitute Registration Act, 1908.

54. In section 491,-

(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) for Any High Court substitute The
High Court Division; and

(ii) omit clause (f);

(b) in sub-section (2), for High Court
substitute Supreme Court; and

(c) for sub-section (3) substitute the following,
namely:-
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(3) Nothing in this section applies to
persons detained under any law for the
time being in force providing for
preventive detention..

55. In section 495, in sub-section (1), for
Advocate-General, standing Counsel
substitute Attorney-General.

56. In section 497, in sub-section (5), for A High
Court substitute The High Court Division.

57. In section 503,-

(a) omit sub-sections (2) and (2A); and

(b) omit sub-section (4).

58. Omit section 527.

59. In section 539, omit , or any Commissioner to
administer oaths in England or Ireland, or any
Magistrate authorised to take affidavits or
affirmations in Scotland.

60. In section 540A, for a pleader occurring
twice substitute an advocate.

61. In section 541, in sub-section (3),-

(a) for section 342 or section 341
substitute section 58; and

(b) for Code of Civil Procedure occurring
twice substitute Code of Civil Procedure,
1908.

62. In section 554, in sub-section (2), for Every
High Court substitute the Supreme Court.

63. In section 555, for Articles 101 and 102 of the
Constitution substitute article 107 of the
Constitution of the Peoples Republic of
Bangladesh.

64. In section 558, for such Government, other
than the High Courts substitute it, other than
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the Supreme Court.

65. In section 564, omit sub-section (2).

66. In section 565, in sub-section (1), omit clause
(b).

67. In Schedules III and IV, in the heading, omit
Provincial.
1898 VI The Post
Office Act,
1898.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government or Provincial
Government substitute Government;

(c) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code; and

(d) for Rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 2,-

(a) in clause (b),-

(i) for sub-clause (i) substitute the
following, namely:-

(i) posted in Bangladesh and
addressed to any place in
Bangladesh; and

(ii) omit sub-clause (ii); and

(b) in clause (d), for Her Majestys
Government or the Government of any
British possession or foreign country
substitute a foreign country.

3. In section 10,-

(a) for the United Kingdom, or with any
British possession or foreign country
substitute any foreign country; and

(b) for the United Kingdom or such
possession or country substitute such
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country.

4. In section 15, for the United Kingdom or of
any British possession or foreign country
substitute any foreign country.

5. In section 24A, for Sea Customs Act, 1878
substitute Customs Act, 1969.

6. In section 25, for section 19 of the Sea
Customs Act, 1878 substitute section 16 of
the Customs Act, 1969.

7. In section 26,-

(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) omit or a Provincial Government;
and

(ii) for the Central or the Provincial
Government substitute it; and

(b) in sub-section (2), omit or, as the case
may be, of the Provincial Government.

8. In section 27, in the Explanation,-

(a) omit part of Her Majestys dominions or
of any Acceding State or; and

(b) omit part, State or.

9. In section 27A, for Press and Registration of
Books Act, 1867, substitute Printing Presses
and Publications (Declaration and Registration)
Act, 1973.

10. In section 27B,-

(a) in sub-section (1), for Press and
Registration of Books Act, 1867,
occurring twice substitute Printing
Presses and Publications (Declaration and
Registration) Act, 1973,.

(b) in sub-section (3), in the second proviso,
for High Court substitute High Court
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11. In section 27C, for High Court substitute
High Court Division.

12. In sections 36 and 46,-

(a) for the United Kingdom, or with any
British possession, Acceding State or
foreign country substitute any foreign
country; and

(b) for the United Kingdom or such
possession, State or country substitute
such country.

13. Omit sections 57, 73 and 77.
1898 IX
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The
Livestock
Importation
Act, 1898. (a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) for Central Government or Provincial
Government substitute Government.

2. In section 3, in sub-section (2), for section 19
of the Sea Customs Act, 1878 substitute
section 16 of the Customs Act, 1969.

3. In section 4, in sub-section (2), for rupees
substitute Taka.
1899 II
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Stamp
Act, 1899.
(a) for Provincial Government or Central
Government substitute Government;

(b) for Pakistan or East Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh;

(c) for paisa substitute poisha;

(d) for High Court substitute High Court
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(e) for rupee or rupees or Rs substitute
for Taka.

2. In section 2,-

(a) in clause (10), omit or by Schedule 1A, as
the case may be;

(b) in clause (25), omit Indian Army Act,
1911 or the Pakistan.

3. In section 3, omit the first proviso.

4. In section 4, for sub-section (1) substitute the
following :-

(1) Where, in the case of any sale, mortgage
or settlement, several instruments are employed
for completing the transaction, the Principal
instrument only shall be chargeable with the
duty prescribed in Schedule I for the
conveyance, mortgage or settlement, and each
of the other instruments shall be chargeable
with a duty of three Taka instead of the duty (if
any) prescribed for it in that Schedule.

5. In section 6,-

(a) omit or in Schedule 1A, as the case may
be,;

(b) omit unless it falls within the provisions
of section 6A.

6. Omit section 6A.

7. In section 11, in clause (c),

for advocate, vakil or attorney on the roll of
High Court substitute advocate on the roll of
the Supreme Court.

8. Omit sections 19A and 29A.

9. In section 32, in sub-section (3), in the
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proviso:-

(a) omit other than in instrument chargeable
with duty under clause (bb) of the first
proviso to section 3; and

(b) omit clause (d).

10. In section 33, in sub-section (2), in the proviso,
in clause (b), for a High Court substitute
the High Court Division.

11. Omit section 48A.

12. In section 57,-

(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) for thereon, substitute thereon, to
the High Court Division.;

(ii) omit clauses (a) and (b); and

(b) in sub-section (2), for High Court
substitute High Court Division.

13. In section 70, in sub-section (1), omit or any
Act hereby repealed.

14. In section 76A, for Central Government, and
the Provincial Government, may substitute
Government may.

15. In section 78,-

(a) for Every Provincial Government
substitute The Government; and

(b) for the Principal vernacular languages of
the territories administered by it substitute
Bengali.

16. In the appendix,-

(i) omit Schedule 1;

(ii) Schedule 1A shall be re-numbered as
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Schedule 1; and

(iii) in Schedule 1, re-numbered as aforesaid,-

(a) for (see section 3, first proviso)
substitute (see section 3);

(b) for the head note beginning with
Stamp duty and ending with in
Schedule 1 substitute Stamp duty
on Instruments;

(c) in Article No. 4, in Exemptions (a),
omit Indian Army Act, 1911 or the
Pakistan;

(d) in Article No. 11,-

(i) for Attorney in any High Court
substitute Advocate in the
Supreme Court; and

(ii) omit Attorney. See Entry as an
Attorney (No. 30), and;

(e) in Article No. 14, for Exemption (b)
substitute the following, namely:-
(b) Bill of lading when executed
out of Bangladesh and relating to
property to be delivered in
Bangladesh.;

(f) in Article No. 15, in Exemptions (a),
omit Bengal;

(g) in Article No. 23, in Exemption, for
Copyright Act, 1914, section 5
substitute Copyright Ordinance,
1962, section 14;

(h) in Article No. 24, in clause (ii), omit
not falling within the provisions of
section 6A;

(i) in Article No. 25, in clause (b), omit
not falling within the provisions of
section 6A;
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(j) for Article No. 30 substitute the
following:-

30 Permission to
practise as an advocate
before the Supreme
Court.
Eight
hundred
and fifty
Taka,;

(k) in Article 35, in Exemptions, omit
clause (b) and the Explanation;

(l) in Article No. 52, for members of a
local council of a Municipal
Committee substitute
Commissioners of a Paurashava;

(m) in Article No. 57, in Exemptions (a),
omit Bengal; and

(n) in Article No. 58, in Division A, in
Exemptions,-

(a) in clause (a), for Muhammadans
substitute Muslims; and

(b) omit clause (b); and

(o) in Article No. 64, omit Vakil See entry
as a vakil (No. 30).
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1. Throughout the Act,-

The
Government
Buildings
Act, 1899.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for Government concerned substitute
Government.
1899 XIII
1. Throughout the Act,-

The Glanders
and Farcy
Act, 1899.
(a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and
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(b) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.

3. In section 3, in sub-section (1), omit ,within
the Province.

4. In section 4, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
Penal Code substitute Penal Code.
1899 XXIII
1. In the long title, preamble and section 1, for
Pakistan substitute Bangladesh.

The Church
of
Scotlandkirk
Sessions Act,
1899.
2. In section 2, sub-section (2), for Central
Government substitute Government.
1900 III The Prisoners
Act, 1900.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for the provinces or the province
substitute Bangladesh;

(c) for Provincial Government or Central
Government substitute Government;

(d) for a High Court or High Court
substitute High Court Division; and

(e) for Code of Civil Procedure substitute
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908,.

2. In section 2, in clause (a), omit a coroner
and.

3. In section 15,-

(1) in sub-section (1),-

(a) in clause (a),-

(i) omit ,whether or without the
Provinces,;
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(ii) for or of any Provincial
Government, or of the Government
of Burma or of any Court or tribunal
which was before the twenty-third
day of March, 1956, acting under
the general or special authority of
Her Majesty, or of the Crown
Representative substitute or of
any court or tribunal which was
before the twenty-sixth day of
March, 1971, acting under the
general or special authority of any
Government that functioned within
the territories now comprised in
Bangladesh; and

(b) omit clauses (b) and (c) and the
proviso; and

(2) omit sub-section (2).

4. In section 18,-

(i) in sub-section (2), omit in each
province;

(ii) in sub-section (3), omit any Acceding
State or the Ruler thereof or.

5. In section 29,-

(a) in sub-section (1), omit , or, with the
consent of the Provincial Government
concerned, to any prison in the other
Province or, with the consent of the Central
Government to any prison maintained by it
or under its authority in any part of
Pakistan:

(b) omit sub-section (3).

6. In section 30,-

(a) in sub-section (3), for section 9 of the
Lunatic Asylums Act, 1858, substitute
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the Lunacy Act, 1912,; and

(b) omit sub-section (4).

7. In section 32, omit sub-section (2).

8. In section 33, for A High Court substitute
The High Court Division.
1901 II
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Tolls
(Army and
Air Force),
Act, 1901. (a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government.

2. In section 2,-

(a) in clause (a), for , corps or Guard
occurring twice substitute or Corps;

(b) in clause (f), omit (other than the Pakistan
Territorial Force or the Pakistan National
Guard);

(c) in clause (g), for Pakistan (Army and Air
Force) Reserves Act, 1950 substitute
Army and Air Force (Reserves) Act,
1950; and

(d) for clause (i) substitute the following,
namely:-

(i) public authority means the
Government, or a local authority;.

3. In section 3,-

(a) in clause (a), omit sub-clause (iii);

(b) omit clause (b); and

(c) in clause (d), -

(i) omit sub-clause (ii);
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(ii) omit sub-clause (iv); and

(d) in the Explanation, omit Guard,.

4. In section 5, for rupees substitute Taka.
1903 VII
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Works of
Defence Act,
1903.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government;

(c) for Code of Civil Procedure substitute
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908,; and

(d) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 2, in clause (i), in proviso (iii), for
Chapter XXXI of substitute Order XXXII
of the First Schedule to.

3. In section 11, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.

4. In section 22, for the Province substitute
Bangladesh.

5. In section 43, for High Court substitute
High Court Division.
1903 XIV
1. In section 1,-

The Foreign
Marriage Act,
1903. (a) in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh; and

(b) in sub-section (3),-

(i) for Pakistan occurring twice
substitute Bangladesh; and

(ii) omit , in any Acceding State.
1904 II The Bengal
Public Parks
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-
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Act, 1904.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

3. In section 5, for one or more vernacular
languages substitute Bengali.

4. In section 7, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.
1905 III
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise provided,-

The Bengal
Smoke
Nuisances
Act, 1905.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

3. In section 2, in sub-section (1), omit the
proviso.

4. In section 5, in sub-section (3), for Pakistan
Penal Code, substitute Penal Code.

5. In section 8A, in sub-section (1), omit After
the commencement of the Bengal Smoke
Nuisances (Amendment) Act, 1916.

6. In section 10, in sub-section (3), for the date
to be specified in accordance with clause (3) of
section 24 of the Bengal General Clauses Act,
1899, as that substitute A date to be
specified.
1908 V
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Code of
Civil
Procedure
Act, 1908. (a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
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(b) except in section 44A, for High Court or
High Courts or any High Court or
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Division;

(c) for a High Court substitute the High
Court Division;

(d) for Central Government or Provincial
Government or Central Government or
the Provincial Government or
Appropriate Government or Central
Government or a Provincial Government
substitute Government;

(e) for rupees or Rs substitute Taka;

(f) for Advocate General substitute
Attorney General; and

(g) for Indian Limitation Act, 1877 substitute
Limitation Act, 1908.

2. In section 2,-

(a) in clause (15), omit , and includes and
advocate, vakil and an attorney of a High
Court; and

(b) in clause (17),-

(i) in sub-clause (b) for Pakistan
substitute The Republic;

(ii) in sub-clause (c), for State
substitute Republic; and

(iii) in sub-clause (h), for Government
substitute Republic.

3. In section 4, in sub-section (1), omit or local.

4. In section 5, in sub-section (2), omit local.

5. In section 7, omit Provincial.

6. In section 19, in the illustrations, for Karachi
wherever occurring substitute Chittagong.
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7. In section 20, in the illustrations,-

(a) for Karachi wherever occurring
substitute Chittagong;

(b) for Pakistan International Airways
substitute Bangladesh Biman;

(c) for Murree substitute Coxs Bazar;

(d) for Bahawalpur occurring for the first
time substitute Khulna; and

(e) for Bahawalpur occurring for the second
time substitute at Khulna.

8. In section 23,-

(a) in sub-section (2),-

(i) omit but to the same High Court;
and

(ii) omit said; and

(b) omit sub-section (3).

9. Omit section 28.

10. In section 29, in the proviso, for Courts issuing
such summons or processes have been established
or continued by the authority of the Central
Government or that the Provincial Government of
the Province in which such summonses or
processes are to be served substitute
Government.

11. In section 35A, in sub-section (2), in the first
proviso, omit Provincial.

12. Omit section 40.

13. In section 43, Omit or by any Court
established or continued by the authority of the
Central Government in any Acceding State,.
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14. Omit section 44.

15. Omit section 45.

16. In section 60, in sub-section (1),-

(a) in clause (i), in the proviso,-

(i) for State substitute Republic; and

(ii) for a railway substitute the
Railway;

(b) in clause (j), for Pakistan Army Act,
1952, applies, or of persons other than
commissioned officers to whom the Naval
Discipline Act as modified by the Pakistan
Navy (Discipline) Act, 1934, substitute
Army Act, 1952, Navy Ordinance, 1961,
or the Air Force Act, 1953,;

(c) in clause (1),-

(i) for State substitute Republic; and

(ii) for a railway substitute the
Railway;

(d) in explanation 1,-

(i) for State substitute Republic; and

(ii) for a Railway substitute the
Railway; and

(e) omit Explanation 3.

17. Omit section 76.

18. In section 78, omit clause (b).

19. In section 79,-

(a) for shall be substitute shall be
Bangladesh; and
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(b) omit clauses (a) and (b).

20. In section 80, in sub-section (1),-

(a) omit clause (a); and

(b) in clause (b),-

(i) for a Railway occurring twice
substitute the Railway;

(ii) for that Government substitute the
Government; and

(iii) omit concerned.

21. In section 83, in sub-section (1), for the
Provinces substitute Bangladesh.

22. In section 84, in sub-section (1), for the
Provinces substitute Bangladesh.

23. In section 86, omit sub-section (4).

24. Omit section 87A.

25. In section 108, in clause (b) omit or local.

26. In the Heading occurring below section 108, for
Appeals to the Supreme Court substitute
Appeals to the Appellate Division.

27. In section 109, for Supreme Court occurring
second and third time substitute Appellate
Division.

28. In section 110, for Supreme Court substitute
Appellate Division.

29. In section 111, for Supreme Court substitute
Appellate Division.

30. In section 112, in sub-section (1),-

(a) in clause (a), for Supreme Court under
Article 158 of the Constitution substitute
Appellate Division under article 103 of
the Constitution of the Peoples Republic
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of Bangladesh; and

(b) in clause (b),-

(i) for to that Court substitute to the
Appellate Division; and

(ii) for before that Court, substitute
before that Division.

31. In section 119, omit ,vakils and attorneys.

32. For section 122 substitute the following,
namely:-

122. The Supreme Court may, from time to
time after previous publication, make rules
regulating the procedure of each Division of the
Supreme Court and the procedure of Civil
Courts subject to its Superintendence and may
by such rules annul, alter or add to all or any of
the rules in the First Schedule..

33. In section 123,-

(a) in sub-section (1), for at the town which
is the usual place of sitting of each of the
High Courts substitute for the purpose;

(b) for sub-section (2) substitute the following,
namely:-

(2) Such Committee shall consist of the
following persons, namely:-

(a) three J udges of the Supreme Court,
one of whom at least has served as a
District J udge for three years;

(b) two advocates practising in that Court;
and

(c) a J udge of a Civil Court subordinate to
the High Court Division.;

(c) in Sub-section (3),-
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(i) omit each; and

(ii) in the proviso, for a Committee
substitute the Committee;

(d) in sub-section (4),-

(i) for any such Committee substitute
such Committee; and

(ii) omit or ceases to reside in the
Province in which the Committee was
constituted,; and

(e) in sub-section (5), omit each.

34. In section 124,-

(a) for Every substitute The;

(b) for High Court occurring twice
substitute Supreme Court; and

(c) omit established at the town at which it is
constituted.

35. For section 126 substitute the following,
namely:-

126. Rules made under the foregoing
provisions shall be subject to the previous
approval of the President..

36. In section 127, omit , within the local limits of
the jurisdiction of the High Court which made
them,.

37. Omit sections 129 and 131.

38. In section 133, in sub-section (1), for such
Government substitute the Government.

39. In section 135A, in sub-section (1),-

(a) for a legislature substitute Parliament;
and
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(b) for such Legislature occurring twice
substitute Parliament.

40. In section 139, in clause (b), for a High
Court substitute the Supreme Court.

41. Omit sections 157 and 158.

42. In the First Schedule,-

(1) in Order V,-

(a) in rule 21, omit , whether within or
without the province,;

(b) in rule 26,-

(a) in clause (a),-

(i) for provincial substitute
territorial; and

(ii) omit a Political Agent has
been appointed, or

(b) in clause (b), for the Province
substitute Bangladesh;

(c) omit Political Agent or occurring
twice; and

(d) omit such Political Agent or by; and

(e) in rule 27, for a railway company
substitute the Railway.

(2) in Order XX, in rule 18, in clause (1), for
Gazetted subordinate of substitute
Gazetted officer subordinate to;

(3) in Order XXI,-

(a) in rule 48,-

(i) in sub-rule (1),-

(a) for State substitute Republic;
and
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(b) for a railway company substitute
the railway and

(ii) in sub-rule (3),-

(a) for the railway company
occurring twice substitute the
railway; and

(b) for a railway company carrying
on business in any part of
Pakistan substitute the
railway; and

(iii) omit the Explanation;

(4) in Order XXII, in rule 9, in sub-rule (3), for
section 5 substitute sections 4 and 5;

(5) in Order XXVI, in rule 21,-

(a) in rule 4, in sub-rule (1), in clause (c),
for State substitute Republic;

(b) in rule 8, in clause (a), for State
substitute Republic; and

(c) in rule 19, in sub-rule (1), in clause
(c), for High Courts substitute
High Court Divisions,;

(6) in Order XXVII, omit rule 8B;

(7) in Order XXVIIA,-

(a) in rule 1, omit and to the Advocate-
General of the Province if the question
of law concerns a Provincial
Government;

(b) in rule 2, omit or the Advocate-
General of the Province as the case
may be; and

(c) in rule 3, omit , the Advocate-
General;

(8) in Order XXVIII, in rule 1, in sub-rule (1),
for State substitute Republic;
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(9) in Order XLV, including the heading, for
Supreme Court wherever occurring
substitute Appellate Division;

(10) in Order, XLIX,-

(a) in rule 1, for attorneys substitute
advocates; and

(b) in rule 3, for any such High Court
substitute the High Court Division;

(11) in Order L,-

(a) in the heading, omit PROVINCIAL;
and

(b) in rule 1, omit Provincial;

(12) in appendix A,-

(A) in sub-heading (2),

(a) for Pakistan or the province of,
as the case may be substitute
Bangladesh; and

(b) omit The state of;

(B) in sub-heading (3),

(a) in Form No. 2, for annas
substitute Taka;

(b) in Form No. 20, omit of
J udicature;

(c) in Form No. 30,-

(i) for westword substitute
northward;

(ii) for Bunder Road wherever
occurring substitute Mirpur
Road;

(iii) for Karachi substitute
Dacca; and
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(iv) for Wood Street wherever
occurring substitute New
Elephant Road; and

(d) in Form No. 36, for Karachi
substitute Chittagong; and

(C) in sub-heading (4),

(a) in Form No. 5,-

(i) for Karachi substitute
Dacca; and

(ii) for Wood Street substitute
New Elephant Road;

(b) in Form No. 7,-

(i) for Lahore substitute
Dacca; and

(ii) for Karachi substitute
Chittagong; and

(c) in Form No. 15, for Indian
Succession Act, 1865 substitute
Succession Act, 1925; and

(13) in Appendix D,-

(a) in Form Nos. 1 and 2, in the chart
relating to Costs of Suit, omit the
space with heading A and for P
substitute Poisha; and

(b) in Form No. 18, paragraph 2(a), omit
attorney or occurring twice;

(14) in Appendix E,-

(a) in Form No. 5, in columns 6 and 7, for
Rs. a.p. substitute Taka poisha;
and

(b) in Form No. 6,-
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(i) in column 6, for Rs. 72-4
substitute Taka 72.25;

(ii) in column 7, for Rs. 314-8-2
substitute Taka 314.51; and

(iii) for the entries in column 8
substitute the following, namely:-

Taka Poisha

As awarded in the decree 47 64

Subsequently incurred 8 12
Total 55 76;

and

(15) in Appendix G,-

(a) in Form No. 9, in the chart relating to
Costs of Appeal, omit the space with
heading a, and for P substitute
poisha; and

(b) in Form Nos. 12 and 13 including the
heading thereof, for Supreme Court
substitute Appellate Division.
1908 VI
1. Throughout the Act, for Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

The
Explosive
Substances
Act, 1908. 2. Omit sections 5A and 5B.

3. In section 7, for Provincial Government
substitute Government.
1908 IX The
Limitation
Act, 1908.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Muhammadan substitute Muslim;
and

(c) for High Court or a High Court or
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any High Court substitute the High
Court Division.

2. In section 2, in clause (6), omit , but includes
as Acceding State.

3. In section 13, for Central Government
substitute Government.

4. In section 29, in sub-section (2), omit or
local wherever occurring.

5. In the first Schedule,-

(a) omit articles 1 and 45 in the first column
and the entries relating thereto in the
second and third columns;

(b) in article 64A, in the first column, for
Procedure substitute Procedure, 1908;

(c) in article 84, in the first and third columns,
for Attorney or vakil substitute
advocate;

(d) in article 148, in the third column, omit the
proviso;

(e) in article 149, in the first column,-

(i) for Central Government or any
Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(ii) for Supreme Court substitute
Appellate Division; and

(f) in articles 153, 179 and 183, in the first
column, for Supreme Court substitute
Appellate Division.
1908 XV The Ports
Act, 1908.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise provided,-

(a) for Central Government or Central
Government or a Provincial
Government or Provincial
Government substitute Government;
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(b) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 1, in sub-section (2), in clause (a), omit
, and to such parts of the navigable rivers and
channels leading to such ports respectively as
have been declared to be subject to Act XXII of
1855 (for the Regulation of ports and Ports-dues)
or to the Indian Ports Act, 1875, or to the Indian
Ports Act, 1889.

3. In section 3, omit clause (9).

4. In section 6, in sub-section (2), omit the
Proviso.

5. In section 17, in sub-section (2), for Indian
Merchant Shipping Act, 1859, section 71
substitute Merchant Shipping Act, 1923,
section 91.

6. In section 31, in sub-section (2), omit the
proviso.

7. In section 33, in sub-section (2), omit or, as
the case may be, in the Province,.

8. In section 37, in sub-section (1), omit in the
Province.

9. In section 41, for the Registration of Ships
Act, 1841, or the Registration of Ships Act
(1841) Amendment Act, 1850, or under any
other occurring twice substitute any.

10. In section 49, for one anna substitute six
poisha.

11. In section 50, in sub-section (2), for April
substitute J uly.

12. In section 62, in sub-section (1), for the
Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, or any other
statute now or hereafter to be in force, or by
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any Proclamation made or to be made in
pursuance of any such Statute, or by any of the
regulations substitute any law.

13. In section 65, for , in the case of a cantonment
authority or the port authority of a major port,
of the Central Government, and in other cases,
of the Provincial Government substitute of
the Government.

14. In the first Schedule,-

(a) omit Part III-KARACHI; and

(b) in part V,-

(i) for East Pakistan wherever
occurring substitute Bangladesh;
and

(ii) for paisas wherever occurring
substitute poisha.
1908 XVI
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise provided,-

The
Registration
Act, 1908.
(a) for Provincial Government or Central
Government substitute Government;

(b) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(c) for High Court substitute High Court
Division; and

(d) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 3, in sub-section (1),-

(a) for the territories subject to such
Government substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) in sub-section (2), for State substitute
Republic.

3. In section 15, for in such other language as
the Provincial Government directs substitute
Bengali.

4. In section 17,-
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(a) in sub-section (1), omit Act No. XVI of
1864, or the Indian Registration Act, 1866,
or the Indian Registration Act, 1871, or the
Indian Registration Act, 1877 or; and

(b) in sub-section (2), in clause (X), for
Agricultural Development Bank,
Ordinance, 1961 substitute Bangladesh
Krishi Bank Order, 1973.

5. In section 46, in sub-section (1), for section
259 of the Indian Succession Act, 1865, or of
section 81 of the Probate Administration Act,
1881, substitute the Succession Act, 1925,.

6. In section 46A, in sub-section (3), omit Civil
J udge or.

7. In section 50, in sub-section (2), omit the
Explanation.

8. In section 69, for the territories under the
Provincial Government substitute
Bangladesh.

9. In section 70-D, in sub-section (2), omit in the
case of the Province of East Pakistan, and in
Urdu in the case of the Province of West
Pakistan,.

10. In section 79, for the vernacular language of
the district substitute Bengali.

11. In section 81, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.

12. In section 84, for Pakistan Penal Code
occurring twice substitute Penal Code.

13. In section 88,-

(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh; and

(b) for a High Court substitute the
Supreme Court.
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14. In section 90, in sub-section (1),-

(a) omit or in the Indian Registration Act,
1877, or in the Indian Registration Act,
1871 or in any Act thereby repealed,; and

(b) omit clause (e).
1909 III
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

The
Insolvency
(Karachi
Division and
Dacca) Act,
1909. (b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(c) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code; and

(d) for rupees or rupee substitute
Taka.

2. In long title and preamble, for in the Karachi
Division and Dacca substitute within the
Municipal limits of Dacca.

3. In section 1, for sub-section (1) substitute the
following, namely:-

(1) This Act may be called the Insolvency
(Dacca) Act, 1909.

4. In section 2, for clause (bbb) substitute the
following, namely:-

(bbb) limits of the ordinary civil
jurisdiction means in respect of the High Court
Division, Municipal limits of Dacca;.

5. For section 3 substitute following, namely:-

3. The Courts having jurisdiction under this
Act shall be the High Court Division.

6. In section 8, in sub-section (2), in clause (b),
for in the exercise of the ordinary original
civil jurisdiction of the Court substitute to
the High Court Division.
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7. In section 11,-

(a) in clause (a), for to which debtors are
ordinarily committed by the court in the
exercise of its ordinary original
jurisdiction substitute within the limits
of the ordinary civil jurisdiction; and

(b) in clause (b), omit original.

8. In section 14, in sub-section (2), omit
Provincial.

9. In section 29, in sub-section (5), for four
annas substitute twenty-five poisha.

10. In section 60, in sub-section (1), for State
substitute Republic.

11. In section 77, in sub-section (1), for High
Court substitute Supreme Court.

12. In section 117,-

(a) omit clauses (b) and (c); and

(b) for clause (d) substitute the following,
namely:-

(d) in any other place, before a Magistrate
or a Judge or Justice of the peace or other
person qualified to administer oaths in that
place (he being certified to be a Magistrate or
a Judge or Justice of the peace, or qualified as
aforesaid, by a Minister, consul or by a
notary public)..

13. Omit section 126.

14. In section 127, omit sub-section (2).
1909 IV The
Whipping
Act, 1909.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
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Penal Code; and

(c) for Provincial Government substitute
Government.

2. In section 4,-

(a) in clauses (ab), (ac), (ad), (ae), and (e), for
Pakistan Penal Code substitute said
Code; and

(b) in clause (e), for the full-stop at the end
substitute a semicolon and thereafter add
the following new clauses, namely:-

(f) being a member of an assembly of two
or more persons the common object of
which is to commit an offence
punishable under section 366 of the
said Code abets, commits or attempts
to commit such offence; or

(g) abets, commits or attempts to commit
in respect of any female person any
offence punishable under section
366A, 366B, 367, 372 or 373 of the
said Code,.

3. In section 6,-

(a) for whenever any substitute whenever
the; and

(b) for such Provincial Government
substitute the Government.
1909 V The Bengal
Excise Act,
1909.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for East Pakistan or Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government or Provincial
Government substitute Government;

(c) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
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Penal Code;

(d) for rupees substitute Taka; and

(e) for Municipal Committee substitute
Paurashava.

2. In the preamble, omit import, export,.

3. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

4. In section 2,-

(a) for clause (7a) substitute the following,
namely:-

(7a) excise duty means the duty
imposed on any excisable article
manufactured or produced in
Bangladesh,; and

(b) omit clauses (11) and (12).

5. In section 6, for clause (a) substitute the
following, namely:-

(a) the Customs Act, 1969, or.

6. In section 8, in sub-section (3), in the proviso,
for Board of Revenue, East Pakistan
substitute National Board of Revenue.

7. In chapter III, in the heading, omit Import
Export and.

8. Omit section 9.

9. In section 10,-

(a) omit exported or;

(b) in clause (a), omit or; and

(c) omit clause (b).

10. In section 11, omit clause (a).
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11. In section 12, omit imported, exported or;

12. In section 20, in the proviso, omit clause (1a).

13. In section 27,-

(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) omit or a countervailing duty, as the
case may be,;

(ii) omit clauses (a) and (b); and

(b) In sub-section (3), for the Sea Customs
Act, 1878 substitute the Customs Act,
1969.

14. In section 28, omit clauses (a) and (b).

15. Omit section 29A.

16. In section 42, in sub-section (1), in clause (e),
for section 167 of the Sea Customs Act,
1878 substitute the Table under sub-section
(1) of section 156 of the Customs Act, 1969.

17. In section 46, in clause (a), omit imports,
exports,.

18. In section 52, omit imported,.

19. In section 55,-

(a) in sub-section (1),

(i) omit imported, exported, occurring
twice; and

(ii) omit import, export,; and

(b) in sub-section (2), omit imports, exports,
and import, export,.

20. In section 85, in sub-section (2), in clause (d),
omit import, export or.
1909 VII The Anand
1. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for
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Marriage Act,
1909.
Pakistansubstitute Bangladesh.
1910 IX The
Electricity
Act, 1910.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-



(a) for Central Government or Provincial
Government or Central Government or
the Provincial Government or Central
Government or any Provincial
Government substitute Government;

(b) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(c) for rupees substitute Taka;

2. In section 21, in sub-section (2), omit the
proviso.

3. In section 30,-

(a) for Indian Factories Act, 1911,
substitute Factories Act, 1965,; and

(b) for Indian Mines Act, 1901, substitute
Mines Act, 1923,.

4. In section 35, for the Province substitute
Bangladesh.

5. In section 37, for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

6. In section 39, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.

7. In section 53, in sub-section (1), in clause (a),
omit as the case may be,.

8. Omit section 58.
1911 II
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Patents
and Designs
Act, 1911.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
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(b) for Central Government or Central
Government or Provincial Government
substitute Government;

(c) for a High Court or the High Court
substitute the High Court Division;

(d) for rupees or Rs. substitute Taka;
and

(e) for Advocate General substitute
Attorney General.

2. In section 2,-

(a) for clause (1) substitute the following,
namely:-

(1) Attorney General means the
Attorney General for Bangladesh; and

(b) in clause (5), for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.

3. In section 10, in sub-section (2), in the proviso,
in clause (b), for rule 53 of the Defence of
Pakistan Rules substitute any other law for
the time being in force.

4. In section 14, omit sub-sections (IA) and (IB).

5. In section 23, in sub-section (3), omit or
British Possession.

6. In section 26, in sub-section (3), for The High
Court substitute The High Court Division.

7. In section 28,-

(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) for A High Court substitute The
High Court Division; and

(ii) omit or any other High Court; and

(b) omit sub-section (2).
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8. Omit section 34.

9. In section 78A, in sub-section (4),-

(a) omit or of any Acceding State or non-
Acceding State; and

(b) omit or in that State, as the case may be.
1912 II
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Mining
Settlements
Act, 1912. (a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(c) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code; and

(d) for Rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.
1912 IV The Lunacy
Act, 1912.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government or Provincial
Government or Central Government or
any Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(c) omit or of section 103A of the Indian
Army Act, 1911 or or under the
provisions of section 103A of the Indian
Army Act, 1911, or under section 103A
of the Indian Army Act, 1911;

(d) for Pakistan Army Act, 1952 substitute
Army Act, 1952; and

(e) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 2, for any High Court substitute
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the High Court Division.

3. In section 3, in clause (7), for State substitute
Republic.

4. In section 11B, in sub-section (1),-

(a) omit European occurring twice;

(b) omit the territories;

(c) for province or provinces substitute
place.

5. In section 12,-

(a) for European substitute foreigner;

(b) for Naval Discipline Act or that Act as
modified by the Pakistan Navy (Discipline)
Act, 1934, the Air Force Act or Indian Air
Force Act, 1932 or the Pakistan substitute
1952, or the Navy Ordinance, 1961, or
the.

6. Omit section 22.

7. In section 32, in sub-section (2), for England
substitute the country of which he is a
national.

8. In section 35,-

(a) in sub-section (1), omit within the
Province, or to any other asylum in the
other province, with the consent of the
Provincial Government of that Province;
and

(b) in sub-section (2), omit in the province,
or to any asylum, jail or other place of
safety in the other province with the
consent of the Provincial Government of
that province.

9. In section 63,-
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(a) in sub-section (1), for Succession
(Property Protection) Act, 1841 substitute
Succession Act, 1925; and

(b) in sub-section (2), omit by the law in any
Province where such property is situate.

10. In section 83, for High Court substitute
High Court Division.

11. Omit section 85.

12. In section 89A,-

(a) for any Provincial Government
substitute The Government; and

(b) omit sub-section (2).

13. Omit section 89B.

14. In section 91, in sub-section (1), in clause (g),
omit within the province.

15. In section 95, in sub-section (2), omit
concerned.

16. Omit sections 98, 99 and 100.

17. In Form 4, for European substitute
foreigner.
1913 II The Official
Trustees Act,
1913.
1. Throughout the Act, except as otherwise
provided, for High Court or a High Court
substitute High Court Division.

2. In section 1,-

(a) in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh; and

(b) in sub-section (3), for Central
Government substitute Government.

3. In section 2, omit clauses (1), (2) and (8).
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4. In section 3, for the Division substitute
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5. In section 4,-


(a) for sub-section (1) substitute the following,
namely:-

(1) The Government shall appoint an
Official Trustee for the whole of
Bangladesh.; and

(b) for sub-section (2) substitute the following,
namely:-

(2) No person shall be appointed to
the office of the Official Trustee who
is not an advocate within the meaning
of clause (a) of Article 2 of the
Bangladesh Legal Practitioners and
Bar Council Order, 1972..

6. In section 6, for the Division for which he is
appointed substitute Bangladesh.

7. In section 14A, omit for East Pakistan.

8. In section 17, in sub-section (1), omit the
proviso.

9. In section 20, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
Penal Code substitute Penal Code.

10. Omit section 32A.
1913 III
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The
Administrator
Generals
Act, 1913.
(a) for Pakistan or East Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Muhammadan substitute Muslim;

(c) for Rupees substitute Taka;

(d) for Central Government or Provincial
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Government substitute Government;
and

(e) for High Court substitute High Court
Division.

2. In section 1, in sub-section (2), omit , and
applies also to all citizens of Pakistan in
Acceding State.

3. In section 2,-

(a) in clause (2),-

(i) for Pakistani substitute Bangalee;

(ii) for section 332 of the Indian
Succession Act, 1865 substitute
section 3 of the Succession Act,
1925;

(b) omit clauses (3), (12) and (13); and

(c) in clause (4), for Pakistani substitute
Bangalee.

4. In section 3,-

(a) for sub-section (1) substitute the following,
namely:-

(1) The Government shall appoint an
Administrator General for the whole of
Bangladesh.; and

(b) for sub-section (2) substitute the following,
namely:-

(2) No person shall be appointed to the
office of the Administrator General who is
not an advocate within the meaning of
clause (a) of Article 2 of the Bangladesh
Legal Practitioners and Bar Council Order,
1972..

5. In section 5, omit the Division for which he is
appointed.
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6. In section 6,-

(a) omit of any Division; and

(b) omit within the Division.

7. In section 7, omit of the Division.

8. In section 8,-

(a) omit of the Division; and

(b) omit in the Division.

9. In section 9,-

(a) omit within any Division;

(b) omit in such Division; and

(c) omit of the Division in which such assets
are.

10. Omit sections 15, 16 and 17.

11. In section 18, in the proviso, for the Division
substitute Bangladesh.

12. In section 24,-

(a) omit of any Division;

(b) for such Division substitute
Bangladesh; and

(c) omit second, third and fourth paragraphs.

13. In section 25, in sub-section (1), omit of the
Division in which any of the assets of the
estate, in respect of which such executor or
administrator has obtained probate or letters of
administration, are situate.

14. In section 28, in sub-section (1), omit of the
Division.

15. In section 31,-

(a) for any Division substitute
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Bangladesh;

(b) omit of such Division;

(c) for Provident Funds Act, 1897 occurring
twice substitute Provident Funds Act,
1925; and

(d) for the Division substitute
Bangladesh.

16. In section 33, omit within the Division.

17. In section 38,-

(a) for any Division substitute
Bangladesh; and

(b) for any such Division substitute
Bangladesh.

18. In section 39, omit sub-section (2).

19. In section 42, in sub-section (1), omit the first
and second provisos;

20. In section 46, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
Penal Code substitute Penal Code.

21. In section 54,-

(a) in sub-section (1), omit of the Division;

(b) in sub-section (2), for or section 239 of
the Indian Succession Act, 1865,
substitute the Succession Act, 1925,;
and

(c) in sub-section (3), for in section 279,
section 280 or section 281 of the Indian
Succession Act, 1865, substitute in the
Succession Act, 1925,.

22. In section 55,-

(a) for Indian Succession Act, 1865,
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substitute Succession Act, 1925,; and

(b) for Indian Companies Act, 1882,
substitute Companies Act, 1913,.

23. Omit section 59A.
1913 III
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Public
Demands
Recovery
Act, 1913.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code;

(c) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(d) omit Bengal or East Bengal in the short
title of any law referred to;

(e) for rupees substitute Taka; and

(f) for Central Government or the Provincial
Government substitute Government.

2. In the preamble, omit the second paragraph.

3. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

4. In section 10A, in sub-section (1),-

(a) for House Building Finance Corporation
Act, 1952 or the Agricultural Development
Bank Ordinance, 1961, substitute
Bangladesh House Building Finance
Corporation Order, 1973 or the Bangladesh
Krishi Bank Order, 1973,;

(b) for Sea Customs Act, 1878 substitute
Customs Act, 1969; and

(c) for Central or the Provincial
Government substitute Government.
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5. Omit section 15.

6. In section 20, in sub-section (4),-


(a) for House Building Finance Corporation
Act, 1952 substitute Bangladesh House
Building Finance Corporation Order,
1973;

(b) for Agricultural Development Bank of
Pakistan occurring twice substitute
Bangladesh Krishi Bank; and

(c) for Agricultural Development Bank
Ordinance, 1961, substitute Bangladesh
Krishi Bank Order, 1973.

7. In Schedule 1,-

(a) omit Articles 1, 2, 10, 11, 12;

(b) in Article 4, omit clause (iii);

(c) in Article 12A, for sub-section (1) of
section 42 of the Co-operative Societies
Act, 1912, or the Bengal substitute
section 90 of the;

(d) in Article 12B, omit Co-operative
Societies Act, 1912, or the Bengal; and

(e) in Article 14, for Municipal Committee
or a Town Committee or a District
Council substitute Paurashava or a
Shahar Committee or a Zilla Board.
1913
.
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1. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.

2. In section 4, in sub-section (2), for rupees
substitute Taka.

The White
Phosphorus
Matches
Prohibition
Act, 1913.
3. In section 5,-

(a) in sub-section (1), for Indian Factories
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Act, 1911 substitute Factories Act,
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(b) in sub-section (2), for rupees substitute
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1913 VI The
Mussalman
Wakf
Validating
Act, 1913.
1. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for
Pakistansubstitute Bangladesh.
1913 VII The
Companies
Act, 1913.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
(b) for Central Government substitute
Government;
(c) for rupee or Rupees or Rs.
substitute Taka;
(d) for a High Court or the High Court
substitute the High Court Division;
(e) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code;
(f) for State Bank of Pakistan Order, 1948
substitute Bangladesh Bank Order,
1972; and
(g) for State Bank of Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh Bank.
2. In section 2, in sub-section (1), in clause (12),
for High Court substitute Supreme Court.
3. Omit section 2A.
4. In section 3, in sub-section (1), omit having
jurisdiction in the place at which the registered
office of the company is situate.
5. In section 4, omit of the United Kingdom or
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some other Pakistan Law or of Royal Charter or
Letters Patent occurring twice.
6. In section 6, in sub-section (1), omit clause (ii).
7. In section 7, in sub-section (1), omit clause (ii).
8. In section 8, in sub-section (1), omit clause (ii).
9. In section 11, in sub-section (3), for clause
(a) substitute the following, namely:-

(a) contains any of the following words,
namely, State, Bangladesh Bank
or any word which suggests or is
calculated to suggest the patronage of
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
or any connection with the
Government or any Ministry thereof;
or.

10. In section 12, in sub-section (1), omit so as to
change the place of the registered office from
one province to another, or.

11. In section 15, omit sub-section (2).

12. In section 22, omit for the province in which
the registered office of the company is stated by
the memorandum to be situate,.

13. In section 24, in sub-section (2), omit attorney
or pleader.

14. In section 36, in sub-section (2), for six
annas substitute thirty seven poisha.

15. Omit sections 41, 42 and 42A.

16. In section 73,-

(a) in clause (a), for in English characters,
and also, if the registered office be situate
in a place beyond the local limits of the
ordinary original civil jurisdiction of a
High Court, in the characters of one of the
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vernacular languages used in that place
substitute in Bengali or English
characters; and

(b) in clause (c), for English substitute
Bengali or English.

17. In section 83, in sub-section (5), for six
annas substitute thirty seven poisha.

18. In section 87C, in sub-section (3), for any
Government substitute the Government.

19. In section 104, in sub-section (2), omit
Indian.

20. In section 107, omit clause (8).

21. In section 109, in sub-section (2), omit the
second paragraph.

22. In sections 125 and 135, for six annas
wherever occurring substitute thirty seven
poisha.

23. In section 136,-

(a) in sub-section (3), for eight annas
substitute fifty poisha; and

(b) in sub-section (5), for Indian Life
Assurance Companies Act, 1912, or of the
Provident Insurance Societies Act, 1912, as
the case may be substitute Insurance
Act, 1938.

24. In section 141A, for Advocate General
substitute Attorney General.

25. In section 153B, in sub-section (1), omit the
proviso.

26. In section 216, in sub-section (2), in the second
paragraph, in clause (a), for such High Court
substitute the High Court Division.

27. In section 237, in sub-section (6), for
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Advocate General substitute Attorney
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28. In section 245, in sub-section (1), omit or
within the dominions of His Majesty.

29. In section 246, for High Court occurring
twice substitute Supreme Court.

30. In section 248, in sub-section (3), for six
annas substitute thirty seven poisha.

31. In section 253,-

(A) in sub-section (1), in clause (ii),-

(i) omit after the date aforesaid;

(ii) omit of the United Kingdom, or
Pakistan law; and

(iii) omit or of Letters Patent,;

(B) in sub-section (2), omit of the United
Kingdom or Pakistan law or by Letters
Patent occurring thrice; and

(C) omit sub-section (4).

32. In section 255, omit any of Parliament of the
United Kingdom, Pakistan law, Royal Charter,
Letters Patent.

33. In section 256, omit any Act of Parliament of
the United Kingdom, Pakistan law, Letters
Patent,.

34. In section 260, omit of the United Kingdom,
or Pakistan Law or by Letters Patent,.

35. In section 266,-

(A) in clause (i),-

(a) omit of the United Kingdom,
Pakistan law; and

(b) omit Letter Patent,;
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(B) in clause (ii),-

(a) in sub-clause (c), omit of the United
Kingdom or Pakistan law; and

(b) omit sub-clauses (d) and (e);

(C) in clause (iii), in sub-clause (c),-

(a) omit of the United Kingdom,
Pakistan law, Royal Charter; and

(b) omit , Letters Patent;

(D) in clause (iv), omit , Letters Patent; and

(E) in clause (v),-

(a) omit of the United Kingdom,
Pakistan Law; and

(b) omit ,Letters Patent.

36. In section 267, in clause (4), omit of the
United Kingdom, a Pakistan law, a Royal
Charter or Letters Patent.

37. In section 270, omit a railway company
incorporated by Act of Parliament of the United
Kingdom or by a Pakistan law, nor.

38. In section 277,-

(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) omit the province in which such
place of business is situated; and

(ii) in clause (a), for language, a
certified substitute or Bengali
language, a certified Bengali or
English;

(b) in sub-section (3), omit of the Province in
which the company has its principal place
of business; and
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(c) in sub-section (4),-

(i) in clause (b), for in English
characters and also, if any place where
it carries on business is beyond the
local limits of the ordinary original
civil J urisdiction of a High Court, in
the characters of one of the vernacular
languages used in that place
substitute in Bengali or English;
and

(ii) in clause (c), for English substitute
Bengali or English.

39. In section 277B, in sub-section (1), in clause
(iv), for English language substitute
Bengali or English language.

40. In section 277D, in sub-section (1), omit the
first proviso.

41. In section 277E, omit the proviso.

42. for section 287 substitute the following,
namely:-

287. Savings for Insurance Act, 1938, -
Nothing in this Act shall affect the provisions
of the Insurance Act, 1938.

43. Omit sections 289A and 290.

44. In the First Schedule, in Table B, for the entry
Rs. A.P. substitute Taka Poisha.

45. In the Third Schedule,-

(a) in FORM A in the 2
nd
entry, for the
Province of East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) in FORM B for Karachi occurring
twice substitute Dacca;

(c) in FORM C for the Province of East
Pakistan, substitute Bangladesh;
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(d) in FORM D,-
(i) for the Province of West Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh; and
(ii) for Karachi substitute Dacca.
46. Omit the Fourth Schedule.
1914 II 1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-


The
Destructive
Insects and
Pests Act,
1914.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and
(b) for Central Government or Provincial
Government substitute Government.
2. In the long title and preamble, omit and the
transport from one province to another.
3. In section 4,-
(a) for section 19 of the Sea Customs Act,
1878 substitute section 16 of the
Customs Act, 1969; and
(b) for law relating to Sea Customs, and the
law for the time being in force relating to
Sea Customs or any such article shall apply
accordingly substitute Customs Act,
1969.
4. Omit sections 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D.
5. In section 5,-
(a) omit or under section 4A; and
(b) for rupees substitute Taka.
6. Omit section 5A.
1914 V The
Chittagong
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-
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Port Act,
1914.
(a) for Central Government or Provincial
Government substitute Government;

(b) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(c) for rupees substitute Taka;

(d) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh; and

(e) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code.

2. In the preamble, omit the second paragraph.

3. Omit section 2.

4. Omit section 3.

5. In section 7, in clause (f), for Municipal
Committee substitute Paurashava.

6. In section 12, in the proviso, in clause (i), omit
or under the provisions of any Act passed by the
Parliament of United Kingdom, or incorporated
by Act of Parliament, Royal Charter or
otherwise.

7. In section 13, in sub-section (2), for
Municipal Committee substitute
Paurashava.

8. In section 50B, in sub-section (2), for section
16 of the Sea Customs Act, 1878 substitute
section 13 of the Customs Act, 1969.

9. In section 53, in sub-section (1), for Sea
Customs Act, 1878 substitute Customs Act,
1969.

10. In section 54, omit sub-section (2).

11. In section 56, in the second paragraph, omit
clauses (i) and (ii).
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12. In section 57, in sub-section (3), omit , Urdu.

13. In section 58, in sub-section (5), omit , Urdu.

14. In section 59,-

(a) in clause (1), for two annas substitute
twelve poisha; and

(b) in clause (b), for twelve annas substitute
Seventy five poisha.

15. In section 60, in sub-section (3), in clause (b),
for Crown substitute Government.

16. In section 63, in sub-section (1), for Customs-
Collector substitute Collector of Customs.

17. In section 71,-

(a) in sub-section (1), for that Government, with
the previous sanction of the Central
Government, substitute Government; and

(b) omit sub-sections (2), (3) and (4).

18. In section 76, in sub-section (6), for Crown
substitute Government.

19. In section 77, omit under the Chittagong Port
Commissioners Act, 1887, or.

20. In section 78, in sub-section (1), omit
Secretary of State for India in Council or
any.

21. In section 80, for any Government substitute
the Government.

22. In section 81, in clause (1), for any
Government substitute the Government.

23. In section 84, in clause (2), in sub-clause (iii),
for any Government and that Government
substitute the Government.

24. In section 85, omit Central Government and
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the Provincial.

25. In section 103, in the proviso, omit of the
United Kingdom, or incorporated by Act of
Parliament, Royal Charter, or otherwise.

26. Omit section 112.

27. Omit the First Schedule.

28. In the Third Schedule, in Part II, in item 1, for
Pakistan Eastern Railway substitute
Bangladesh Railway.
1914 IX The Local
Authorities
Loans Act,
1914.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise provided,
for appropriate Government substitute
Government.

2. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.

3. In section 2, omit the definitions of the
Government or the appropriate
Government.

4. In section 3, for rupees substitute Taka.

5. In section 6, for section 26 of the Indian Paper
Currency Act, 1910, substitute Article 16 of
Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972 (P.O. No. 127 of
1972),.

6. Omit section 8.

7. In Schedule 1,-

(a) omit The Karachi Municipal
Corporation,; and

(b) omit The Trustees of the Port of
Karachi..
1916 VII The Medical
Degrees Act,
1916.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
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(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 7, omit in the province.

3. In the Schedule,-

(a) in entry 1, for an Act of the central
legislature substitute any law for the
time being in force; and

(b) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.
1916 XV The Hindu
Disposition
of Property
Act, 1916.
1. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.

2. In section 5,-

(a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(b) for the Province substitute
Bangladesh.
1917 I
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

The Inland
Mechanically
propelled
Vessels Act,
1917.
(b) for Central Government or Provincial
Government or Central Government or
any Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(c) for rupees or Rs substitute Taka;

(d) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code;

(e) for An Mechanically propelled vessel
substitute A mechanically propelled
vessel; and
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(f) for an mechanically propelled vessel
substitute a mechanically propelled
vessel.

2. In section 3, in sub-section (2), for Noting
substitute Nothing.

3. In section 4, In sub-section (1), in clause (a),
omit within the territories under its
administration.

4. In section 10A,-

(a) for the Province in which it was granted
substitute Bangladesh; and

(b) omit the proviso.

5. In section 11,-

(a) omit in any Province;

(b) in clause (c),-

(i) for Provincial Government of the
Province in which it was granted
substitute Government; and

(ii) for such Provincial Government
substitute the Government; and

(c) omit the last paragraph.

6. In section 13,-

(a) omit or any endorsement thereon made
under section 10A; and

(b) for of the Province in which the
certificate was granted or in respect of
which the endorsement was made, as the
case may be, if that substitute if the.

7. In section 14, omit the second paragraph.

8. Omit section 15.
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9. In section 19J ,-

(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) for An inland mechanically
propelled vessel substitute A
mechanically propelled vessel; and

(ii) in sub-section (1), omit in the
Province of East Pakistan; and

(b) in sub-sections (2) and (3), for an inland
substitute a.

10. In section 190, for that Government
substitute the Government.

11. In section 19R, in sub-section (2), omit , 22,.

12. Omit section 22.

13. In section 22A,-

(a) in sub-section (1), omit or section 22,
occurring twice;

(b) for Indian Steamships Act, 1884
substitute Merchant Shipping Act, 1923;
and

(c) for as such substitute as the.

14. In section 25,-

(i) in clause (a), for Indian Merchant
Shipping Act, 1859 substitute Merchant
Shipping Act, 1923; and

(ii) in clause (b) for Indian Steamships Act,
1884 substitute Merchant Shipping Act,
1923.

15. In section 26, in clause (b), for Indian
Steamships Act, 1884 substitute Merchant
Shipping Act, 1923.

16. In section 28,-
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(i) in clause (a), for Indian Merchant
Shipping Act, 1859 substitute Merchant
Shipping Act, 1923; and

(ii) in clause (b), for Indian Steamships Act,
1884 substitute Merchant Shipping Act,
1923.

17. Omit section 30.

18. In section 31,-

(a) for the Province in which it was granted
substitute Bangladesh;

(b) in the first proviso, for such Province
substitute Bangladesh; and

(c) omit the second proviso.

19. In section 40, for High Court substitute
Supreme Court.

20. In section 45, omit of the Province in which
the certificate was granted or, as the case may
be, in respect of which the endorsement was
made,.

21. Omit section 47.

22. In section 48, for Any Provincial
Government substitute The Government.

23. In section 72, omit sub-section (2).

24. In section 74A,-

(a) in clause (1), for A nominee substitute
Two nominees;

(b) omit clause (2); and

(c) in clause (3), for the Province substitute
Bangladesh.

25. In section 74C, omit with the prior
concurrence of the Central Government.
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1917 V
1. In section 3,-

(a) in sub-section (2),-

The
Destruction
of Records
Act, 1917.
(i) in clause (a), for a High Court or
the High Court substitute the
Supreme Court; and

(ii) for clause (c) substitute the following,
namely:-

(c) in the case of documents in the
possession or custody of any other
public officer, the Government or any
officer specially authorised in that
behalf by the Government; and

(b) in sub-section (3),-

(i) for any High Court substitute the
Supreme Court;

(ii) for any Provincial Government or
the Provincial Government
substitute the Government; and

(iii) omit ; and rules made by an officer
specially authorised in that behalf by
the Central Government shall be
subject to the previous approval of the
Central Govenrment.

2. Omit section 4.
1917 XVIII
1. Throughout the Act,-

The Post
Office Cash
Certificate
Act, 1917.
(a) for Central Government substitute
Government;

(b) for India substitute India or Pakistan;
and

(c) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh.
1918 X The Usurious
1. In section 1,-
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Loans Act,
1918.
(a) in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh; and

(b) in sub-section (3), for Provincial
Government substitute Government.

2. In section 3, in sub-section (1), omit
Notwithstanding anything in the Usury Laws
Repeal Act, 1855,.

1918 XX
1. Throughout the Act, for Central Government
substitute Government.

The
Companies
(Foreign
Interests) Act,
1918.
2. In section 2, in sub-section (1), in clause (a) for
Pakistan substitute Bangladesh.
1918 XXIII The Cotton
Cloth Act,
1918.
1. Throughout the Act, for Provincial
Government substitute Government.

2. In section 9, in sub-section (1), for the
Province substitute Bangladesh.

3. In section 12, in sub-section (2), for the
Province substitute Bangladesh.
1919 I
1. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.

2. In section 2,-

The Local
Authorities
Pensions and
Gratuities
Act, 1919.
(a) for service of the State substitute
service of the Republic;

(b) omit ; and the appropriate Government
means, in relation to cantonment
authorities and port authorities in major
ports, the Central Government, and in
relation to other authorities, the Provincial
Government.

3. In section 3, for service of the State
substitute service of the Republic.

4. In section 4,-

(a) for Central Government or any Provincial
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Government substitute Government;

(b) omit , save with the sanction of the
appropriate Government; and

(c) for State substitute Republic.

5. In section 5, in the proviso, for appropriate
Government substitute Government.
1919 IV The Bengal
Primary
Education
Act, 1919.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;
(c) for rupees or rupee substitute
Taka; and

(d) for Municipal Committee substitute
Paurashava.

2. In section 1,-

(a) in sub-section (1), omit Bengal; and

(b) in sub-section (2), in the proviso, for in a
Union Council constituted under the Basic
Democracies Order, 1959 and may
authorise the Union Council for such area
to exercise and perform all or any of the
powers and duties conferred and imposed
on the Municipal Committee by this Act,
subject to such control by the District
Council as the Provincial Government may
prescribe substitute as may be
determined by the Government and may
authorise such body as the Government
may decide for such area to exercise and
perform all or any of the powers and duties
conferred and imposed on the Paurashava
by this Act, subject to such control by the
Zilla Board as the Government may
prescribe.
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3. In section 2,-

(a) in clauses (1), (5) and (6), omit Education
Department of the;

(b) in clause (4), for Municipal
Administration Ordinance, 1960
substitute Bangladesh Local Government
(Union Parishad and Paurashava) Order,
1973; and

(c) for clause (4A) substitute the following,
namely:-

(4A) Paruashava means a Paurashava
constituted under the Bangladesh Local
Government (Union Parishad and
Paurashava) Order, 1973;.

4. In section 19, omit Education Department of
the.

5. In section 20, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.
1919 XII The Poisons
Act, 1919.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for rupees substitute Taka;

(c) for Provincial Government or Central
Government or Central Government or
by the Provincial Government substitute
Government.

2. In section 2, in sub-section (1), for the
territories under its administration substitute
Bangladesh.

3. In section 8,-

(a) in sub-section (1), omit except section 3;
and
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(b) in sub-section (3), omit Central
Government or by the Provincial.

4. In section 9,-

(a) in sub-section (2), omit except section 3; and

(b) in sub-section (3), for The authority on which
any power to make rules under this Act is
conferred substitute The Government.

1920 I
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Cruelty to
Animals Act,
1920. (a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for rupees or Rs substitute Taka.

2. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

3. Omit section 2.

4. In section 6B, for a Municipal Committee or a
Town Committee, as the case may be
substitute a Paurashava.

5. In section 26, in sub-section (1), in the proviso,
for Pakistan occurring twice substitute
Bangladesh.

6. In sections 33 and 34, for Pakistan Penal
Code substitute Penal Code.

7. In section 35, for Municipal Committee or the
District Council substitute Paurashava or the
Zilla Board.
1920 V
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The
Provincial
Insolvency
Act, 1920.
(a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;
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(b) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(c) for rupees or rupee substitute
Taka; and

(d) for High Court substitute High Court
Division.

2. In the short title and preamble, for towns of
Karachi and substitute Municipal limits of.

3. In section 1,-

(a) in sub-section (1), omit Provincial; and

(b) in sub-section (2), for Karachi Division
and substitute Municipal limits of.

4. In section 2, in clause (b), for Bench of the
High Court of West Pakistan at Karachi as
defined in section 2 of the Insolvency (Karachi
Division and Dacca) Act substitute High
Court Division as defined in section 2 of the
Insolvency (Dacca) Act, 1909.

5. In section 5, in sub-section (2), for High
Court substitute High Court Division.

6. In section 10, in sub-section (2), for
Insolvency (Karachi Division and Dacca)
Act substitute Insolvency (Dacca) Act,
1909.

7. In section 38,-

(a) in sub-section (2), for pleader substitute
Advocate; and

(b) in sub-section (5), for six annas
substitute thirty seven poisha.

8. In section 42, in clause (a), for eight annas
occurring twice substitute fifty poisha.

9. In section 59, in clause (e), for a pleader
substitute an Advocate.

10. In section 79, in sub-section (1), For High
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Court substitute Supreme Court.

11. In section 80, in sub-section (1), for High
Court substitute Supreme Court.

12. In section 81,-

(a) for Any Provincial Government
substitute The Government; and

(b) for the territories administered by such
Provincial Government substitute
Bangladesh.

13. For section 82 substitute the following,
namely:-

82. Nothing in this Act shall affect the
Insolvency (Dacca) Act, 1909.

14. Omit section 83.

15. In Schedule 11, for Provincial Governments
substitute Government.
1920 V
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Alluvial
Lands Act,
1920.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh; and

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government.

2. In the preamble, omit the second paragraph.

3. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

4. In section 2, in clause (a), omit the Bengal
Alluvion and Diluvion Act, 1847.

5. In section 3,-

(a) in sub-section (1), for Notwithstanding
anything contained in the Bengal Alluvion
and Diluvion Regulation 1825, the Bengal
Alluvion and Diluvion Act, 1847 or the
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the substitute The;

(b) in sub-section (2), in the second proviso,
omit under section 86A of the Bengal
Tenancy Act, 1885; and

(c) in sub-section (5), omit clause (a).

6. In section 4, in sub-section (2), omit Bengal.

7. In section 4A,-

(a) in sub-section (1), in the third paragraph,
omit under Chapter X of the Bengal
Tenancy Act, 1885;

(b) in sub-section (2),-

(i) for by any Government substitute
by the Government;

(ii) for include that Government
substitute include the Government.

8. In section 9A, in the explanation, omit East
Bengal.
1920 VI
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Agricultural
and Sanitary
Improvement
Act, 1920.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh; and

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government.

2. In section 1,-

(a) in sub-section (1), omit Bengal; and

(b) in sub-section (2), for and any area
substitute except any area.

3. In section 2, in clause (6), for any
Government substitute the Government.
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4. In section 13, omit sub-section (2).

5. In section 15, in sub-section (3), for
District Council substitute Zilla Board.

6. In section 32, in sub-section (1), for rupees
substitute Taka.
1920 X The
Securities
Act, 1920.
1. Throughout the Act, for Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

2. In section 2,-

(a) in clause (a), for Central Government or
by any Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(b) omit clause (c).

3. In section 4,-

(a) omit sub-section (2); and

(b) in sub-section (4), omit or the Co-
operative Societies Act, 1912,.

4. Omit section 7.

5. In section 13, in sub-section (2), in the
explanation, omit and, where interest is
payable at a place in an Acceding State or non-
Acceding State, the Political Agent.

6. In section 19,-

(a) in sub-section (1), for rupees occurring
twicesubstitute Taka;

(b) for Succession Certificate Act, 1889
substitute Succession Act, 1925.

7. In section 20, for rupees substitute Taka.

8. In section 24, in sub-section (2), omit clause
(c).
1920 XIV The
1. In section 1, in sub-section (2),-
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Charitable
and Religious
Trusts Act,
1920.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) omit of any Province; and

(c) omit that Province or.

2. In section 2,-

(a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(b) for High Court substitute High Court
Division.

3. In section 6, for Advocate General substitute
Attorney General.

4. In section 13,-

(a) for East Pakistan Waqfs Ordinance,
1962 substitute Waqfs Ordinance,
1962; and

(b) for East Pakistan occurring at the end of
the section substitute Bangladesh.
1920 XVI The
J agannath
College Act,
1920.
1. Throughout the Act, for Central Government
and Provincial Government substitute
Government.

2. In the long title and preamble, for
Government of East Pakistan substitute
Government.

3. In the section 2, for Government of East
Pakistan substitute the Government.

4. In the Schedule, in Part I, for East Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.
1920 XXXIII The
Identification
1. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh;.
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of Prisoners
Act, 1920.
2. In section 6, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
Penal Code substitute Penal Code.

3. In section 8, in sub-section (1), for Provincial
Government substitute Government.
1920 XXXIV The Passport
Act, 1920.
1. Throughout the Act,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government.

2. Omit section 6.

1921 XVIII
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The
Maintenance
Orders
Enforcement
Act, 1921.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for a High Court or the High Court
substitute the High Court Division.

2. In section 8, in sub-section (1), for that High
Court substitute the High Court Division.
1922 V
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Amusements
Tax Act,
1922.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for rupees or Re or Rs. substitute
Taka.

2. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

3. In section 3, in clauses (i) and (ii), for paisa
substitute poisha.
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4. In section 8, in sub-section (1), in clause (b),
for Department substitute Ministry.

5. In section 11, in sub-section (3), for Pakistan
Penal Code substitute Penal Code.

6. In sections 14 and 18, omit Bengal.
1922 VII The
Emigration
Act, 1922.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government;

(c) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code;

(d) for rupees substitute Taka; and

(e) for Central Legislature substitute
Parliament.

2. In section 9, in sub-section (1), for Karachi
substitute Chittagong.

3. In section 13, in sub-section (1), for the
territories under the administration of any
Provincial Government substitute
Bangladesh.

4. In section 31,-

(a) in clause (i), omit nor a subject of an
Acceding State; and

(b) in clause (ii), omit Indian Army Act,
1911 or the Pakistan.
1922 XXII
1. Throughout the Act, for Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

The Police
(Incitement to
Disaffection)
Act, 1922. 2. In section 1, in sub-section (3),-

(a) for any Province or part of a Province
substitute Bangladesh or part thereof;
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and

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government.

3. In section 3, for rupees substitute Taka.

4. For the Schedule substitute the following,
namely:-

The Schedule

(see section 2)

1. The Police Act, 1861 (Act V of 1861).

2. The Bangladesh Rifles Order, 1972 (P.O. No.
148 of 1972)..
1923 III
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Cotton
Transport
Act, 1923.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 3, in sub-section (1), for the
Province substitute Bangladesh.

3. In section 4, omit sub-section (3).

4. In section 5, in sub-section (2), omit , or
returned with a like intimation from a railway
station specified in a notification under sub-
section (3) of section 4,.

5. In section 8,-

(a) for rule under substitute any rule made
under;

(b) for the Legislative Assembly of the
Province substitute Parliament; and

(c) for of that Assembly substitute of
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Parliament.
1923 IV The Mines
Act, 1923.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for appropriate Government substitute
Government;

(c) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code; and

(d) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In Section 3,-

(a) omit clause (aa);

(b) for clause (i) substitute the following,
namely:-

(i) qualified medical practitioner
means any person registered under the
Medical Council Act, 1973, and
includes any person declared by the
Government, by notification in the
official Gazette to be a qualified
medical practitioner for the purposes
of this Act; .

3. In section 4, in sub-section (1), omit or for the
Province, as the case may be,.

4. In section 7, for State substitute Republic.

5. In section 10, in sub-section (1),-

(a) omit or, as the case may be, of the
Province.;

(b) in clause (a), for State substitute
Republic; and

(c) in the explanation, for minor substitute
miner.
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6. In section 30, in clause (i), omit or railway
company as defined in the Railways Act,
1890.

7. In section 30A, in clause (d), for six pies
substitute Three poisha.

8. In section 32, in sub-section (5), for such
vernacular or varnaculars as may be
prescribed substitute Bengali.

9. In section 33, for such varnacular or
vernaculars as may be prescribed substitute
Bengali.
1923 V The Boilers
Act, 1923.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government or Provincial
Government substitute Government;
and

(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 3,-

(a) in sub-section (1), for section 3 of the
Indian Steam-ships Act, 1884, or in steam-
vessel as defined in section 2 of the Inland
Steam-vessel Act, 1917, substitute 2 of
the Merchant Shipping Act, 1923, or in any
mechanically propelled vessel as defined in
section 2 of the Inland Mechanically
Propelled Vessels Act, 1917; and

(b) in sub-section (2), for any railway
substitute the railway.

3. In section 5,-

(a) in sub-sections (1) and (2), omit for the
Province; and
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(b) in sub-section (3),-

(i) for Every substitute The; and

(ii) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code.

4. In section 6, omit clause (b).

5. In section 15, for Indian Factories Act, 1911,
substitute Factories Act, 1965.

6. In section 24, omit clause (a).

7. In section 27A, in sub-section (2),-

(a) for clause (a) substitute the following,
namely:-

(a) a Chairman and two members to be
nominated by the Government;

(b) omit clause (b); and

(c) in clause (c), for Director-General
substitute General Manager.

8. In section 28, in clause (f), omit or
provincial.

9. In section 29, in clause (j), omit in the
Province.
1923 VI
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

The
Cantonments
(House
Accommodation)
Act, 1923.
(b) for Central Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 1, in sub-section (3), omit the
proviso.

3. In section 2, in clause (g), omit a Chaplian on
duty with troops in a Cantonment.
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4. In section 9,-

(a) for a railway substitute the railway;

(b) omit or, in a Province where there are no
Commissioners, of the Collector.

5. In section 10,-

(a) in clause (b), for a railway substitute
the railway;

(b) in clause (d), for Provincial Government
with the concurrence of the Officer
Commanding the District, or by the Central
Government, substitute Government.

6. Omit section 13.

7. In section 29, in sub-section (1), for High
Court substitute High Court Division.

8. In section 36, in sub-section (4), for Pakistan
Penal Code substitute Penal Code.
1923 VII
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Naval
Armament
Act, 1923.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government;

(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 2, in clause (a), for High Court
substitute High Court Division.

3. In section 3, in clause (b),-

(a) omit or in an Acceding State or non-
Acceding State; and

(b) omit or State.

4. In section 4, in sub-section (3), omit before
the commencement of the Indian Naval
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Armament (Amendment) Act, 1937,.

5. In section 6,-

(a) omit any Acceding State or non-
Acceding State; and

(b) omit or State.

6. In section 8, in sub-section (5), for a High
Court or the High Court substitute the
High Court Division.
1923 VII
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-



The Bengal
Aerial
Ropeways
Act, 1923.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(c) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code; and

(d) for rupees or Rs substitute Taka.

2. In the preamble, omit the second paragraph.

3. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

4. In section 2,-
(a) in clause (5), for Municipal Committee,
District Council substitute Paurashava,
Zilla Board; and
(b) in clause (9), omit sub-clause (V).
5. In section 26, in sub-section (2), omit
Provincial occurring for the second time.
1923 VIII The
Workmens
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-
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Compensation
Act, 1923.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
(b) for rupees or Rs substitute Taka;
(c) for Central Government or Provincial
Government substitute Government;
and
(d) for High Court substitute High Court
Division.
2. In section 2,-
(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) for clause (i) substitute the following,
namely:-
(i) qualified medical practitioner
means any person registered under the
Medical Council Act, 1973, or, any
person declared by the Government,
by notification in the official Gazette,
to be a qualified medical practitioner
for the purpose of this Act; and
(ii) in clause (n),-
(A) in sub-clause (i), for a railway
substitute the railway; and

(B) in sub-clause (ii), for whether the
contract of employment was made
before or after the passing of this Act
and whether such contract is expressed
or implied, oral or in writing, but does
not include any person working in the
capacity of a member of His Majestys
naval, military or air forces substitute
whether the contract of employment
is expressed or implied, oral or in
writing; and
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(b) in sub-section (3), omit within the
Province.

3. In section 3, in sub-section (3), omit within
the Province occurring twice.

4. In section 10D, for the language of the
majority of the workmen substitute Bengali.

5. In section 14, in sub-section (4),-

(a) for Insolvency (Karachi Division and
Dacca) Act substitute Insolvency
(Dacca) Act, 1909;

(b) omit Provincial.

6. In section 15, in clause (3), omit or any
Provincial Government.

7. In section 18, for section 12 or section 52 of
the Factories Act, 1934 substitute section 11
or section 68 of the Factories Act, 1965.

8. In section 20, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.

9. In section 21, in sub-section (2),-

(a) omit whether in the same Province or
not,; and

(b) omit the second proviso.

10. For section 31 substitute the following,
namely:-

31. Recovery Any amount payable by
any person under this Act, whether under
an agreement for the payment of
compensation or otherwise, shall be
recoverable as arrear of land revenue..

11. In section 31A, for the Legal Practitioners
Act, 1879, occurring twice substitute the
Touts Act, 1897,.
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12. In section 35, in sub-section (1),-

(a) omit to any Acceding State, or;

(b) omit State; and

(c) omit in any Acceding State, or.

13. In Schedule II,-

(a) in clauses (i), for or railway substitute
the railway;

(b) in clause (ii), for clause (g) of section 2
of the Factories Act, 1934 substitute
clause (h) of section 2 of the Factories
Act, 1965;

(c) in clause (iii), for section 5 of the
Factories Act, 1934 substitute section 3
of the Factories Act, 1965;

(d) omit clause (viia);

(e) in clause (xii), for a railway substitute
the railway; and

(f) omit clause (xiiia).

14. In Schedule IV, in column 4,-

(a) for As substitute poisha; and

(b) for 8 or 4 substitute 50 or 25
respectively.
1923 XIV The Cotton
Cess Act,
1923.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government;

2. In section 2,-
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(a) in clause (b), for Pakistan Central Cotton
Committee substitute Bangladesh
Cotton Committee;

(b) for clause (d) substitute the following,
namely:-

(d) Collector of Customs means a
Collector of Customs appointed under
section 3 of the Customs Act, 1869;

(dd) Customs-station means a Customs-
station as defined in section 2 of the
Customs Act, 1969;; and

(c) in clause (e),-

(a) for Factories Act, 1934 substitute
Factories Act, 1965;

(b) omit as defined in section 3 of the
Cotton Duties Act, 1896.

3. In section 3,-
(a) omit the Provinces of Pakistan to any
place outside; and

(b) for the Provinces of Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

4. In section 4, in sub-section (3), for Pakistan
Central Cotton Committee substitute
Bangladesh Cotton Committee.

5. In section 8, in sub-section (1),-

(a) for sea substitute sea or land;

(b) for customs-collector at the customs-
port substitute Collector of Custom at
the Customs-station;

(c) for Sea Customs Act, 1878 substitute
Customs Act, 1969;

(d) omit sub-section (2);
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(e) in sub-section (3), for Central Board of
Revenue and Central Board of Revenue
Act, 1924, substitute National Board of
Revenue and National Board of Revenue
Order, 1972, respectively.

6. In section 15, in sub-section (2), in clause (q),
omit Provincial Departments of Agriculture
or.
1923 XIX
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Official
Secrets Act,
1923.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) for appropriate Government substitute
Government.

2. In the preamble, omit the first and second
paragraphs.

3. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for
Government substitute the Republic.

4. In section 2,-

(a) omit clause (2A); and

(b) in clause (8), in sub-clauses (c) and (d), for
the vernacular of the locality substitute
Bengali.

5. In section 3A,-

(a) for that Government substitute the
Government; and

(b) omit sub-section (4).

6. In section 13, in sub-section (6), omit
Pakistan.
1923 XXI The Merchant
Shipping Act,
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-
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1923.
(a) for Central Government substitute
Government;

(b) for Customs-Collector substitute
Collector of Customs;

(c) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(d) for rupees or rupee or Rs.
substitute Taka; and

(e) omit native.

2. In section 2,-

(a) in sub-section (1), in clause (3), for on
the Indo-Pakistan continent or in
substitute in India, Pakistan or; and

(b) omit sub-section (2).

3. In section 4,-

(a) omit or any Acceding State or the Ruler
thereof; and

(b) omit a Acceding State, as the case may
be.

4. In section 5, in sub-section (1),-

(a) for registered under the Registration of
Ships Act, 1841, and substitute
registered under any law for the time
being in force in Bangladesh; and

(b) omit and the coast of Arabia, when such
ships are navigated and manned
exclusively by Arabs, lascars or other
Asiatic masters and seamen.

5. In section 6, in sub-section (1), omit at the
commencement of this Act.

6. In section 8, in clause (iii), omit and duly
authorised so to do by the Apprentices Act,
1850,.
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7. In section 23, in sub-section (1), omit , and
the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1850,
shall, subject to the provisions of this Act,
apply accordingly.

8. In section 37,-

(a) for Pakistan occurring for the first time
substitute Bangladesh; and

(b) for Pakistani occurring to the second
time substitute Bangalee.

9. In section 37A, in clause (i), for on the Indo-
Pakistan continent occurring twice substitute
in Bangladesh, India or Pakistan.

10. In sections 64 and 65, omit Colonial.

11. In section 69, in clause (b), for Succession
Certificate Act, 1889 substitute Succession
Act, 1925.

12. In section 70, in sub-section (2), for High
Court substitute High Court Division.

13. In section 86, for one anna or six annas or
two annas or three annas or eight annas
substitute respectively six poisha, thirty-
seven poisha, twelve poisha, nineteen
poisha and fifty poisha.

14. In section 98, for State substitute
Republic.

15. In section 147, in sub-section (1), omit clause
(a).

16. In section 149, in clause (3), for
Muhammadan occurring twice substitute
Muslim.

17. In section 218,-

(a) in sub-section (1), in clause (i), for
Pakistan substitute Bangladesh,
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Pakistan;

(b) in sub-section (2),-

(i) in clause (iv), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh, Pakistan;

(ii) In clause (vi),-

(a) for the same Province
substitute Bangladesh; and

(b) omit between a port in one
province and a port in the other
province.

18. In Section 247,-

(a) in sub-section (1), omit and also to the
Provincial Government on or near whose
coasts the casualty occurred, or within
whose territories any witness resides, or
evidence can be obtained as the case may
be;; and

(b) in sub-section (3), omit and shall send a
copy thereof to the Provincial
Government.

19. In section 256, for High Court substitute
Supreme Court.

20. In section 257, omit , and shall also send a
copy thereof to the Provincial Government.

21. In section 280, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.

22. In section 283,-

(a) omit at any place in a Province; and

(b) omit In the other Province or.

23. In section 289D, for within one province
substitute within Bangladesh.
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24. In Schedule I,-

(a) in Table A,-

(i) for A substitute P;

(ii) for 8 wherever occurring below P
amended as aforesaid, substitute 50;

(iii) omit P along with all entries relating
thereto; and

(iv) for eight annas substitute fifty
poisha;

(b) in Table B,-

(i) for A substitute P;

(ii) for 12 substitute 75;

(iii) for 8 occurring twice substitute
50; and

(iv) omit P and all entries relating
thereto.
1924 II The
Cantonments
Act, 1924.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government;

(c) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code; and

(d) for rupee or rupees substitute
Taka.

2. In section 2,-

(a) omit clause (xix);

(b) in clause (xxi), for Army Act or the
Indian Army Act, 1911 or the Pakistan
C
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Army Act, 1952, or the Air Force Act, or
the Indian Air Force Act, 1932 or the
Pakistan Air Force Act, 1953 occurring
twice substitute Army Act, 1952, or the
Air Force Act, 1953;

(c) in clause (xxxv), for Army Act or the Air
Force Act, or is subject to the Indian Army
Act, 1911 or the Pakistan Army Act, 1952
substitute Army Act, 1952,; and

(d) in clause (xxxviii), omit tram-car,.

3. In section 12,-

(a) In sub-section (1),-

(i) omit from officers appointed, to the
Pakistan Military Lands and
Cantonments Services; and

(ii) omit the proviso; and

(b) In sub-section (2), omit the proviso.

4. In section 13A,-

(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) omit clause (b); and

(ii) in clause (f), omit the proviso;

(b) in sub-section (2),-

(i) omit clause (b); and

(ii) in clause (f), omit the provisos;

(c) in sub-section (3),-

(i) omit clause (b);

(ii) in clause (c), for or substitute and
one;
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(d) in sub-section (4), for State substitute
Republic;

(e) in sub-section (5), omit elected or.

5. In section 14, in sub-section (2),-

(a) in clause (c), for Government substitute
Republic; and

(b) omit the proviso.

6. In section 15,-


(a) for sub-section (1) substitute the following,
namely:-

(1) The term of office of a member of a
Board shall be five years and shall
commence from the date of the notification
of his nomination under sub-section (5) of
section 13A, or from the date on which the
vacancy has occurred in which he is
nominated, whichever be later.;

(b) in sub-section (2), omit , not being an
elected member,;

(c) omit sub-section (3); and

(d) in sub-section (4), omit election or.

7. In section 18, in sub-section (1), omit elected
member, and every.

8. In section 19, in sub-section (1), omit or
elected.

9. In section 20, for sub-section (2) substitute the
following, namely:-

(2) In every Board constituted under section
13A in a class I Cantonment or class II
Cantonment, there shall be a Vice-President
elected by the members from amongst their
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10. In section 21, in sub-section (3), omit
elected.

11. In section 34,-

(a) in sub-section (1), omit clause (a); and

(b) omit sub-sections (3) and (4).

12. In section 35,-

(a) in sub-section (1), omit or under sub-
section (2A);

(b) in sub-section (2), omit re-election or;
and

(c) in sub-section (3) omit re-election or.

13. In section 36A, omit , and in the definition of
Legal remuneration in section 161 of that
code the word Government shall, for the
purposes of this section, be deemed to include a
Board.

14. In section 39, in sub-section (1), for in which
there is more than one elected member shall be
five or one-half of the member of members of
the Board actually holding office at the time,
whichever is the greater member, substitute
constituted under sub-section (1) of section
13A, shall be four and of a Board constituted
under sub-section (2) of section 13A shall be
three.

15. In section 40, in clause (a), omit in which
there is more than one elected member.

16. In section 43A, in sub-section (1), for elected
members substitute Vice-President.

17. In section 45, in sub-section (1), in clause (b),
for Provincial Government concerned
substitute Government.

18. In section 47, for State substitute
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Republic.

19. In section 54, in sub-section (2),-

(a) in clause (a), omit election of; and

(b) in clause (c), for elections shall be held
and nominations substitute nomination
shall be.

20. In section 55, in sub-section (2), omit
election,.

21. In section 60, omit in the Province wherein
such cantonment is situated.

22. In section 76, omit the proviso.

23. In section 84,-

(a) in sub-section (1), omit , or, in a Province
where there are no commissioners, to the
District J udge; and

(b) in sub-sections (2) and (3), for High
Court substitute High Court Division.

24. In section 97, for Municipal Committee
substitute Paurashava.

25. In section 99, in sub-section (2), in clause (f),
for the Central or any Provincial
Government substitute the Government.

26. In section 107, in sub-section (1), for State
Bank of Pakistan substitute Bangladesh
Bank.

27. In section 108, in clause (f), for by the Central
or a Provincial Government substitute by the
Government.

28. In section 121, in sub-section (2), in the
Proviso, for that Authority substitute the
Board.

29. In section 136, for Indian Factories Act,
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1911 substitute Factories Act, 1965.

30. In section 138, in sub-section (1),-

(a) in clause (b), for State substitute
Republic;

(b) omit clause (d).

31. In section 173, for Provincial Government
substitute Government.

32. In sections 201 and 204 for English
substitute Bengali.

33. In section 210, in sub-section (3), in clause (b),
for Indian Petroleum Act, 1899 substitute
Petroleum Act, 1934.

34. In section 238, in sub-section (1), omit clause
(c).

35. In section 262, for State substitute
Republic.

36. In Schedule III, for Rs. substitute Taka.
1925 III
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Highways
Act, 1925.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh; and

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government.

2. In the preamble, omit the second paragraph.

3. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

4. In section 5,-

(a) for rupees substitute Taka; and

(b) for rupee substitute Taka.
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1925 IV
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Soldiers
(Litigation)
Act, 1925.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government.

2. In section 2,-

(a) omit clause (aa);

(b) in clause (b), for Indian Army Act, 1911 or
the Pakistan Army Act, 1952, or the Indian
Air Force Act, 1932 or the Pakistan
substitute Army Act, 1952, or the.

3. In section 3,-
(a) for clause (a), substitute the following,
namely:-
(a) under special conditions when he is
or has been serving under war conditions
or overseas, or with any unit the
headquarters of which are situated at any
place which is more than fifty miles distant
by road from the nearest railway station;
(b) in clause (c),-
(i) omit sub-clause (ii); and
(ii) omit the Explanation.
4. In section 13, for High Court concerned
substitute Supreme Court.
5. In section 14,-
(a) in sub-section (1),-
(a) for As respects the Provincial Public
Services the Provincial Government and
in other cases, the substitute The;
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(b) for State substitute Republic.
(b) omit sub-section (2).
6. Omit section 14A.
1925 XIX 1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The
Provident
Funds Act,
1925.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
(b) for Central Government or appropriate
Government substitute Government.
2. In section 2,-
(1) in clause (d),-
(a) for the Secretary of State, the Central
Government, the Crown
Representative or any Provincial
Government substitute the
Government.

(b) for State substitute Republic; and

(c) omit and references in this Act to the
Government shall be construed
accordingly;

(2) in clause (f)-

(a) omit sub-clause (1); and

(b) for sub-clause (ii) substitute the
following, namely:-

(ii) the manager of the Railway; and

(3) in clause (g), for a railway substitute
the railway.

3. In section 3, in sub-section (1), omit
Provincial.

4. In section 4, in sub-section (1),-
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(a) in clause (b), for rupees substitute
Taka; and

(b) in clause (c), in sub-clause (i), for
Succession Certificate Act, 1889, or
under the Bombay Regulation VIII of
1827, substitute Succession Act, 1925,.

5. In section 5, in sub-section (2),-

(a) for Succession Certificate Act, 1889 or
the Bombay Regulation VIII of 1827
substitute Succession Act, 1925; and

(b) omit , or that Regulation, as the case may
be,.

6. In section 8, omit sub-section (4), and the
explanation.

7. Omit section 9.

8. For the Schedule substitute the following,
namely:-

THE SCHEDULE

List of Institutions

[See sub-section (2) of section 8]

1. A Court of Wards.

2. A College affiliated to a University established
by Statute.

3. The Bangladesh Red Cross Society.

4. The Bangladesh Bank.

5. The Sonali Bank.

6. The Bangladesh Shilpa Bank.

7. The Bangladesh House Building Finance
Corporation.

8. The Bangladesh Krishi Bank.
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9. The Bangladesh Council of Scientific and
Industrial Research.

10. The Telephone Industries of Bangladesh,
Limited.

11. The Bangladesh Atomic Energy Council.
1925 XXVI The Carriage
of Goods by
Sea Act,
1925.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government.

2. In section 5, in clause (b), for in India or
Ceylon substitute in India, Ceylon or
Pakistan.
1925 XXXIX The
Succession
Act, 1925.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government or Provincial
Government substitute Government;

(c) for High Court or a High Court
substitute High Court Division;

(d) for Pakistan Christian substitute
Bangladesh Christian;

(e) for Muhammadan substitute Muslim;

(f) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code;

(g) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 2, omit clause (g).

3. In section 3,-
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(a) in sub-section (1), omit in the Province;
and

(b) for sub-section (3), substitute the
following, namely:-

(3) Persons exempted under this
section are referred to as exempted
persons.

4. In section 14, in the Exception, for the State
substitute the Republic.

5. In section 57, in clause (a) for which at the
said date were subject to the Lieutenant-
Governor of Bengal or within the local Limits
of the ordinary original civil jurisdiction of the
High Courts of Judicature at Madras and
Bombay substitute of Bangladesh.

6. In section 148, for High Court substitute
Supreme Court.

7. In section 197, omit or under the Succession
Certificate Act, 1889,.

8. In section 204, omit within the same
Province occurring twice.

9. In section 213, in sub-section (2), for
Muhammadans substitute Muslims.

10. In section 214, in sub-section (1), omit clauses
(iv) and (v).

11. In section 215, in sub-section (1), omit or
under the Succession Certificate Act, 1889, or
Bombay Regulation No. VIII of 1827,.

12. In section 216, omit throughout the Province
in which the same may have been granted,.

13. In section 228, omit situated beyond the limits
of the Province.

14. In section 239, for the Province in which
application for probate is made substitute
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Bangladesh.

15. In section 241, for the Province in which
application is made, and there is no executor
within the Province substitute Bangladesh
and there is no executor in Bangladesh.

16. In sections 242, and 243, for the Province
substitute Bangladesh.

17. In section 252, for the Province within which
the Court was granted the probate or letters of
administration exercises jurisdiction substitute
Bangladesh.

18. In section 254, for the Province substitute
Bangladesh.

19. In section 265,-

(a) in sub-section (1), for High Court
substitute Supreme Court; and

(b) omit the proviso.

20. In section 273,-

(a) omit , throughout the Province in which
the same is or are granted,;

(b) for the Province substitute
Bangladesh; and

(c) omit the last two paragraphs beginning
from The proviso to this section and
ending with that date were comprised in
India.

21. In section 274,-

(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) for other High Courts substitute
District Courts; and

(ii) omit to which such District J udge is
subordinate and to each of the other
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High Courts; and

(b) omit sub-section (3).

22. In section 276,-

(a) in sub-section (1), omit in English or;
and

(b) omit sub-section (3).

23. In section 277, omit than English or.

24. In section 278, omit sub-section (2).

25. In section 283, omit sub-section (3).

26. In section 300, in sub-section (2),-

(a) for no High Court substitute the High
Court Division; and

(b) for shall substitute shall not.

27. In section 317, in sub-section (2), for High
Court substitute Supreme Court.

28. In section 318, omit situate in each Province.

29. In section 330, in the illustration,-

(a) for rupees 333-5-4 substitute Taka
333.33; and

(b) for rupees 666-10-8 substitute Taka
666.67.

30. In section 332, in illustration (i), for National
Bank of Pakistan substitute Sonali Bank.

31. In section 341, for High Court substitute
Supreme Court.

32. In section 360, for High Court occurring first
time substitute Supreme Court.

33. In section 370, in sub-section (2),-
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(a) in clause (a), omit or of a Provincial
Government; and

(b) omit clause (b).

34. In section 373, in sub-section (1), in clause (b),
for High Court substitute Supreme Court.

35. In section 380, omit second and third
paragraphs.

36. In section 382,-

(a) omit to a resident within an Acceding
State by a District J udge of that State, or,;

(b) omit Judge or.

37. Omit section 390.

38. In Schedule IV, for High Court of Judicature
at occurring twice substitute High Court
Division.
1926 VII
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The
Naturalisation
Act, 1926.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government;

(c) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code; and

(d) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 3,-

(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) in clause (e), for a language which
has been declared by the Central
Government, by notification in the
official Gazette, to be one of the
principal vernaculars of Pakistan
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substitute Bengali;

(ii) in clause (f), for State substitute
Republic; and

(b) omit sub-section (2).

3. In section 4, in sub-section (1),-

(a) in clause (f), omit the British Nationality
and Status of Aliens Act, 1914, or the
Indian Naturalization Act, 1852, or; and

(b) in clause (i), omit Pakistan.

4. In section 6, for the Constitution of Pakistan
substitute the Constitution of the Peoples
Republic of Bangladesh.

5. In section 7, in sub-section (1),-

(a) omit after the commencement of the
Indian Naturalization (Amendment) Act,
1935; and

(b) for Pakistan Citizenship Act, 1951,
substitute Citizenship Act, 1951,.

6. In section 8,-

(a) in sub-section (1), omit ; or the Indian
Naturalization Act, 1852,;

(b) in sub-section (2),-

(i) in clause (b), omit or in His
Majestys dominions;

(ii) in clause (d), for a Government in
Pakistan substitute the Republic;
and

7. In section 9, in sub-section (2), in the second
proviso, for Pakistan Citizenship Act, 1951
substitute Citizenship Act, 1951.
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8. Omit sections 14A, 14B and 14C.
1926 XII
1. In the preamble,-

The
Contempt of
Courts Act,
1926.
(a) in the first paragraph, for a High Court of
J udicature substitute the High Court
Division; and

(b) in the second paragraph, for High
Courts substitute the High Court
Division.

2. In section 1,-

(a) in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh; and

(b) in sub-section (3), for Central
Government substitute Government.

3. In section 2,-

(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) for High Courts substitute High
Court Division; and

(ii) for them as they have and exercise in
respect of contempts of themselves
substitute it as it has and exercises in
respect of contempts of itself;

(b) in sub-section (3),-

(i) for No High Court shall substitute
The High Court Division shall not;
and

(ii) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code.

4. In section 3,-

(a) for rupees substitute Taka; and

(b) in the second proviso, for no High Court
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shall substitute the High Court Division
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1926 XX
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Cotton
Industry
(Statistics)
Act, 1926.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In the preamble, omit notwithstanding the
repeal of the Cotton Duties Act, 1896,.

3. In section 5, for the Province substitute
Bangladesh.

4. In section 7, in sub-section (2), in the proviso,
in clause (a), for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.

1926 XXI
1. In section 1,-

The Legal
Practitioners
(Fees) Act,
1926.
(i) in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh;

(ii) in sub-section (3), for Central
Government substitute Government.

2. In section 2, for clause (a), substitute the
following, namely:-

(a) Legal practitioner means an advocate
and includes a mukhtear or a Revenue
agent; and.
1927 I The Vehicles
Act, 1927.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and
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(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 2, omit the first proviso.

3. In section 3, in clause (5), omit ; but does not
include a hackney-carriage as defined in section
4 of the Hackney-Carriage Act, 1919.
1927 XVI The Forest
Act, 1927.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(c) for rupees or rupee substitute
Taka; and

(d) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code.

2. In section 1,-

(a) for sub-section (2), substitute the
following, namely:-

(2) It extends to the whole of
Bangladesh; and

(b) omit sub-section (3).

3. In section 6, for the local vernacular substitute
Bengali.

4. In section 26, in sub-section (1), omit clause (j).

5. In section 31, for the local vernacular
substitute Bengali;

6. In section 32, in clause (j), omit and the
killing or catching of elephants in such forests
in areas in which the Elephants Preservation
Act, 1879, is not in force.

7. In section 41, sub-section (2), in clause (a), for
the Province substitute Bangladesh.
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8. Omit section 41A.

9. In section 71, for eight annas substitute
fifty poisha.

10. Omit sections 85A and 86.
1927 XVII
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Light-
house Act,
1927.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government;

(c) for Custom-Collector substitute
Collector of Customs.

2. In section 2,-

(a) in clause (a), for Sea Customs Act, 1878
substitute Customs Act, 1969; and

(b) in clause (f), omit a Provincial
Government.

3. In section 10, in sub-section (1), for two
annas substitute twelve poisha.

4. In section 12, in sub-section (3), for rupees
substitute Taka.
1928 I
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Borstal
Schools Act,
1928.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh; and

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government.

2. In the preamble, omit the second paragraph.

3. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

4. In section 2, in clause (1), in sub-clause (i),
omit Bengal.
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5. In section 5, in sub-section (1), for High
Court substitute High Court Division.

6. In section 7, in sub-section (1), in clause (a) for
High Court substitute High Court
Division.
1928 XII The Hindu
Inheritance
(Removal of
Disabilities) Act,
1928.
1. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.
1929 II The Hindu
Law of
Inheritance
(Amendment)
Act, 1929.
1. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.
1929 XIX
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Child
Marriage
Restraint Act,
1929. (a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 7, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.
1930 II
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The
Dangerous
Drugs Act,
1930.
(a) for Central Government or Provincial
Government substitute Government;

(b) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. For long title substitute the following, namely:-

An Act to vest in the Government the control
over certain operations relating to dangerous
drugs and to increase the penalties for offence
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relating to such operations.

3. For the preamble substitute the following,
namely:-

Whereas it is expedient to vest in the
Government the central power over certain
operations relating to dangerous drugs and to
increase the penalties for offence relating to
such operations;

It is hereby enacted as follows:

4. In section 2,-

(i) omit clauses (j) and (l);

(ii) in clause (m), for the same Province
substitute Bangladesh.

5. In section 5, in sub-section (3), omit or to
Provincial Governments.

6. In section 8,-

(a) in sub-section (1), in clause (a), omit
inter-provincially;

(b) in sub-section (2), in clause (a), for the
inter-provincial import and export into and
fromthe territories under its administration
substitute the import and export.

7. In section 14, in clause (a), omit inter-
provincially.

8. In section 18, in sub-section (4), for High
Court substitute High Court Division.

9. In section 21, in sub-section (1), for Pakistan
Penal Code substitute Penal Code.

10. In section 31,-

(i) for appropriate Government substitute
Government; and
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(ii) omit the second paragraph.

11. In section 35, for In connection with offences
against rules which under this Act fall to be made
by the Provincial Government, the Provincial
Government, and in connection with other
offences, the Central Government, substitute
The Government.

12. In section 38, for section 19 or section 134 of
the Sea Customs Act, 1878 substitute section
16 of the Customs Act, 1969.

13. In section 39, in sub-section (1), for
enactment of a local or Provincial
Legislature substitute other enactment.

14. Omit section 41.
1930 III The Sale of
Goods Act,
1930.
1. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangaldesh.


1930 VII
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise provided,-

The Bengal
(Rural)
Primary
Education
Act, 1930.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(c) for Union Council substitute Union
Parishad;

(d) for rupees or rupee substitute
Taka.

2. In the preamble, omit the second paragraph.

3. In section 1,-

(a) in sub-section (1), for Bengal (Rural)
substitute Rural;
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(b) in sub-section (2),-

(a) for constituted substitute declared
to be; and

(b) for Municipal Administration
Ordinance, 1960 substitute
Bangladesh Local Government
(Union Parishad and Paurashava)
Order, 1973;

(c) omit sub-section (4).

4. In section 2,-

(a) omit clause (9).

(b) for clause (18) substitute the following,
namely:-

(18) Union Parishad means a Union
Parishad constituted under the
Bangladesh Local Government (Union
Parishad and Paurashava) Order,
1973;;

(c) in clause (19), omit Union;

(d) after clause (19) amended as aforesaid, add
the following new clause, namely:-

(20) union means a rural area declared
to be a union under the Bangladesh
Local Government (Union Parishad
and Paurashava) Order, 1973..

5. In section 4, in sub-section (1),-

(a) in clause (b), for the Province substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) in clause (c), omit and two shall be
representatives of the minority
community.

6. In section 29, in sub-section (2), for paisa
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substitute poisha.

7. In section 36, for provincial substitute
Government.

8. In section 51, for Union Councils occurring
twice substitute Union Parishads.

9. In section 52, omit constituted under the Basic
Democracies Order, 1959,.

10. In section 62, in sub-section (2), for or the
Circle Officer substitute the Circle Officer.

11. In section 63, in sub-section (1), for or by a
Circle Officer substitute by a Circle Officer.

12. Omit section 64.

13. In section 66, in sub-section (2), omit clause
(Z10).

14. Omit section 67.
1930 XXIV The Lac Cess
Act, 1930.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government.

2. In section 2,-

(a) for clause (a) substitute the following,
namely:-

(a) Collector means a Collector of
Customs appointed under section 3 of
the Customs Act, 1969; and

(b) in clause (b), omit Pakistan.

3. In section 3,-

(a) for seven annas substitute forty-four
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poisha; and

(b) for five annas substitute thirty-one
poisha.

4. In section 6, omit sub-section (1A).

5. Omit section 12.
1930 XXX The Hindu
Gains of
Learning Act,
1930.
In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.
1931 III
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
State Aid to
Industries
Act, 1931. (a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(b) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

2. In the preamble, omit the second paragraph.

3. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit the word
Bengal.

4. In section 3, in sub-section (1),-

(a) in clause (b), for State Bank of Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh Bank;

(b) in clause (c), for the East Pakistan
Provincial Assembly and the Assembly
substitute Parliament; and

(c) in clause (f), for the Province substitute
Bangladesh.

5. In section 4, for East Pakistan Provincial
Assembly wherever occurring substitute
Parliament.

6. In section 12, for the Province substitute
Bangladesh.

7. In section 21, in the proviso,-
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(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for rupee substitute Taka.

8. In section 30, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.
1931 XVI
Throughout the Act,-

The
Provisional
Collection of
Taxes Act,
1931.
(a) for Central Legislature substitute
Parliament; and

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government.
1932 I
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Motor
Vehicle Tax
Act, 1932. (a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(b) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh; and

(c) for rupees or Rupees substitute
Taka.

2. In the preamble, omit the second paragraph.

3. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.
1932 IX The
Partnership
Act, 1932.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for rupees or Rupee substitute
Taka.

2. Omit section 56.

3. In section 57, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
Penal Code substitute Penal Code.
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4. In section 58, for in sub-section (3), substitute
the following, namely:-


(3) A firm name shall not contain any of
the following words, namely:- State or
words expressing or implying the sanction,
approval or patronage of the Government
or of the Bangabandhu, except when the
Government signifies its consent to the use
of such words as part of the firm name by
order in writing..

5. In section 69,-

(a) in sub-section (3), in clause (b), for
Insolvency (Karachi Division and Dacca)
Act, or the Provincial substitute
Insolvency (Dacca) Act, 1909, or the;
and

(b) in sub-section (4), in clause (b) omit
Provincial.

6. In Schedule 1, in the second column, for
paisa wherever occurring substitute
poisha.

1932 X
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Opium
Smoking Act,
1932. (a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In the preamble, omit the second paragraph.

3. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

4. In section 15, omit Bengal.
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1932 XII The Foreign
Relations
Act, 1932.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government.

2. In section 2, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.

3. In section 3, omit the proviso.

4. In section 4, for a High Court substitute the
High Court Division.
1933 II
1. Throughout the Act, for rupees substitute
Taka.

The Children
(Pledging of
Labour) Act,
1933.
2. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.
1933 VI
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Suppression
of Immoral
Traffic Act,
1933.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In the preamble, omit the second paragraph.

3. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

4. In section 4,-

(a) in sub-section (4), for High Court
substitute High Court Division;

(b) in sub-section (7), in clause (a),-

(i) for Municipal Committee, Town
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Committee, District Council or Union
Council substitute Paurashava, Zilla
Board or Union Parishad, and

(ii) for Municipal Committee, Town
Committee or of the Council
substitute Paurashava, Zilla Board or
Union Parishad.

5. In section 6, in sub-section (1), in clause (c), for
Municipal Committee or Town Committee
occurring twice substitute Paurashava.

6. In section 7, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
Penal Code substitute Penal Code.

7. In section 14, in sub-section (1), omit
Bengal.

8. In section 20, for any Government substitute
the Government.

9. In the Schedule, in column 3,-

(a) omit Bengal Act,; and

(b) for The Bengal Children Act, 1922,
substitute The Children Act, 1922.
1933 VII
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Money-
Lenders Act,
1933.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government.

2. In the Preamble, omit the second paragraph.

3. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

4. In section 10, omit sub-section (3).
1933 X The Bengal
Places of
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-
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Public
Amusement
Act, 1933.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In the Preamble, omit the second paragraph.

3. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.
1933 XVII
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Wireless
Telegraphy
Act, 1933.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 5,-

(a) for 5(1) substitute 5;

(b) omit the proviso.
1934 VI
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Smuggling of
Arms Act,
1934.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh.

2. In the preamble, omit the second paragraph.

3. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

4. In section 2, in clause (5), omit sub-clause (d).

5. In section 6, in sub-section (3), for Pakistan
Penal Code substitute Penal Code.
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6. In section 7,-

(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) omit clause (a); and

(ii) in clause (b), omit where the
Provincial Government is satisfied that
both he and his father were born in
East Pakistan, or that he is a member
of a family which has definitely settled
in East Pakistan and is himself so
settled,; and

(b) in sub-section (2), in the proviso, omit
East Pakistan or.

7. In section 11, in sub-section (1), for rupees
substitute Taka.
1934
.
X
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Nurses Act,
1934.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In the preamble, omit the second paragraph.

3. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

4. In section 8, in sub-section (1), in clause (b),
for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh.

5. Omit section 19.

6. In section 20, in the proviso, for Vakil,
pleader or attorney substitute or pleader.

7. In section 22, for the Medical Council
Ordinance, 1962 substitute the Medical
Council Act, 1973.

8. In section 34, for Pakistan Penal Code
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substitute Penal Code.

9. In section 38, for the Medical Council
Ordinance, 1962 substitute the Medical
Council Act, 1973.
1934 XV The
Sugarcane
Act, 1934.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise provided,
for Provincial Government substitute
Government.

2. In section 1,-

(a) in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh; and

(b) in sub-section (3), omit in any province.

3. In section 5, for rupees substitute Taka.

4. In section 7, in sub-section (3), for rupees
substitute Taka.
1934 XIX
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Dock
Labourers
Act, 1934.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 3, in sub-section (3), for Pakistan
Penal Code substitute Penal Code.

3. In section 8, for , in English and in the
language of the majority of the workers,
substitute in Bengali.
1934 XX The Carriage
by Air Act,
1934.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government.
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2. In section 2, in sub-section (4),-

(a) for any part of Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh; and

(b) for rupees substitute Taka.

3. In section 3, in sub-section (2), for High
Court substitute Supreme Court.
1934 XXX The
Petroleum
Act, 1934.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In the long title and preamble, for and
blending substitute blending, distribution and
marketing.

3. In section 2,-

(a) in clause (d), omit , and includes moving
from one place to another in Pakistan across
territory which is not part of Pakistan;

(b) in clause (e), omit , otherwise than during
the course of transport; and

(c) in clause (h), for the full-stop at the end
substitute a semicolon and after clause (h)
amended as aforesaid, add the following new
clauses, namely:-

(i) oil marketing company means a
company, organisation or other person
having right, under the authority of the
Government or otherwise, of marketing
petroleum in Bangladesh;

(j) agent, in relation to oil marketing
company, means a person, including a firm
and a company, appointed with approval of
the Government by an oil marketing
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company to be its agent for dealing in non-
dangerous petroleum;

(k) dealer means a person, including a firm
and a company, appointed with the
approval of the Government by an oil
marketing company to be a dealer for
dealing in dangerous petroleum; and

(l) stockist means a person, including a
firm and a company, appointed with the
approval of the Government by an oil
marketing company to be a stockist for
maintaining stock, and for distribution
among the agents and dealers, of both
dangerous and non-dangerous petroleum..

4. In section 3,-

(a) in sub-section (1), for or store substitute
store or distribute;

(b) in sub-section (2), for or store substitute
, store or distribute.

5. In section 4,-

(a) in clause (j), for and storage substitute
, storage and distribution;

(b) in clause (k), omit and occurring at the
end;

(c) for clause (1) substitute the following new
clauses, namely:-

(l) regulating the distribution of
petroleum;

(m) prescribing the conditions for the
appointment of, and the granting of
licences to, agents, dealers and
stockist;

(n) prescribing the form and conditions of
agreement between an agent, dealer or
stockist and an oil marketing
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company;

(o) providing for cancellation or
restoration of licences of an agent or a
dealer and of agreement between an
oil marketing company and an agent,
dealer or stockist; and

(p) generally, providing for any matter
which in its opinion, is expedient for
proper control over the import,
transport, storage and distribution of
petroleum..

6. In section 10, for a railway substitute the
railway.

7. In section 13, for stored substitute stored,
distributed.

8. In section 14, in sub-section (1), for stored
substitute stored, distributed.

9. In section 23, in sub-section (1),-

(a) in clause (a), for stores substitute
stores, distributes;

(b) in clause (c), for or stored substitute ,
stored or distributed;

(c) in clauses (d) and (e), for stored
substitute stored, distributed.

10. In section 24,-

(a) in sub-section (1), in clause (b),-

(i) for or storing substitute , storing
or distributing; and

(ii) for or store substitute , store or
distribute; and

(b) in sub-section (2), for High Court
substitute High Court Division.
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11. In section 26, in sub-section (1) for stored
substitute stored, distributed.

12. In section 28,-

(a) in sub-section (1), omit unless section 8
of the Coroners Act, 1871, is applicable to
the circumstances;

(b) in sub-section (4),-

(i) omit and of any inquiry held by a
coroner in a case to which sub-section
(1) refers; and

(ii) omit and the Provincial
Government.

13. In section 29, in sub-section (1),-

(a) in clause (a), for storage substitute
storage, distribution; and

(b) in clause (b), omit province or.
1934 XXXII The Tariff
Act, 1934.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government;

(c) for Rs or Re substitute Taka; and

(d) for Paisa substitute Poisha.

2. In section 2A,-

(a) for section 30 of the Sea Customs Act,
1878 occurring twice substitute section
25 of the Customs Act, 1969; and

(b) Omit (VIII of 1878).

3. In the second Schedule,-
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(a) against item 4 in the first column, in the
third column, for two annas and three
pies substitute Fourteen poisha; and

(b) against item 5 in the first column, in the
third column, for Six annas substitute
Thirty seven poisha.
1935 Bengal
Act IV.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Workmens
Protection
Act, 1934.
(a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(b) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

2. In the preamble, omit the second paragraph.

3. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

4. In section 3,-

(a) in sub-section (1), for rupees substitute
Taka; and

(b) in sub-section (2), in clause (e), for the
Factories Act, 1934, substitute the
Factories Act, 1965,.

1935 Bengal
Act X.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Electricity
Duty Act,
1935.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(c) for rupees substitute Taka; and

(d) for poisa or paisa substitute poisha
and poisha respectively.

2. In the preamble, omit the second paragraph.
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3. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

4. In section 3, in the proviso, in clause (a), for
by any Government substitute by the
Government.

5. In section 7, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
Penal Code substitute Penal Code.

6. In the Second Schedule,-

(a) in exemption (1), for Any Government
substitute The Government;

(b) in exemption (2), for a railway
substitute the railway;

(c) in Explanation (1), for as defined in
clause (g) of section 2 of the Factories Act,
1934 substitute as defined in clause (h)
of section 2 of the Factories Act, 1965.
1935 Bengal
Act XVI
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Development
Act, 1935.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876
substitute Irrigation Act, 1876.

2. In the preamble, omit the second paragraph.

3. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

4. In section 2,-

(a) in clause (5) for the 15
th
day of August,
1947 substitute the 26
th
day of March,
1971,; and

(b) in clause (10), omit Bengal Tenancy Act,
1885 or the East Bengal.
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5. In section 8,-

(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) omit , on the assumption that the
land has produced and will produce
the staple food crop notified under
section 39 of the Bengal Tenancy Act,
1885, in respect of that land; and

(ii) omit the proviso; and

(b) in sub-section (2),-

(i) for Board of Revenue substitute
Government; and

(ii) omit and shall report to the
provincial Government thereon.

6. In section 12, for the Provincial Assembly
substitute Parliament.

7. In section 17, in sub-section (2), for Board of
Revenue substitute Government.

8. In section 25, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
Penal Code substitute Penal Code.

9. In section 32, sub-section (4), for rupees
occurring twice substitute Taka.
10. In section 36, in sub-section (5), for East
Bengal Civil Courts Act substitute Civil
Courts Act, 1887.
11. In section 37, in sub-section (2), for Board of
Revenue substitute Government.
12. In section 39,-
(a) omit Notwithstanding anything contained
in the Bengal Tenancy Act, 1885,; and
(b) omit the proviso.
13. In the Schedule,-
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(a) in item 2, omit Bengal; and
(b) in item 3, omit East Bengal.
1936 III 1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Parsi
Marriage and
Divorce Act,
1936.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
(b) for Provincial Government or Central
Government substitute Government;
(c) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code;
(d) for High Court or the High Court
substitute the High Court Division; and
(e) for rupees substitute Taka.
2. For section 7 substitute the following, namely:-
7. Appointment of Registrar.- For the
purposes of this Act, the Government shall
appoint such Registrar or Registrars as it
may deem fit.
3. In section 9,-
(a) for Every Registrar; shall, at such
intervals as the Provincial Government by
which he was appointed substitute The
Registrar shall, at such intervals as the
Government;

(b) omit for the territories administered by
such Provincial Government; and

(c) for as such Provincial Government
substitute as the Government.

4. In section 15, for Any substitute The.

5. In section 16, for a Registrar substitute the
Registrar.

6. In section 18, for in the territories of the
Provincial Government as such Governments
respectively shall substitute as the
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Government may.

7. In section 20, omit seven.

8. For section 24 substitute the following,
namely:-

24. Appointment of delegates.-

(1) the Government shall appoint persons
to be delegates to aid in the
adjudication of cases arising under this
Act after giving the local Parsis an
opportunity of expressing their
opinion in such manner as it may
deem fit.

(2) The person so appointed shall be
Parsis and their names shall be
published in the official Gazette..

9. For Section 51 substitute the following, namely:-

51. Rule-making power of the Supreme
Court, etc.-

(1) The Supreme Court shall have rule-
making power in respect of all Courts
constituted under this Act in the same
manner as it has over and in respect of
other Courts under Article 107 of the
Constitution of the People's Republic of
Bangladesh.

(2) The High Court Division shall have
superintendence over all Courts
constituted under this Act subject to its
appellate jurisdiction in the same
manner as it has over other Courts
under Article 109 of the Constitution
of the Peoples Republic of
Bangladesh.
1936 IV The Payment
of Wages
Act, 1936.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
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(b) for Provincial Government or Central
Government substitute Government;

(c) for rupees or rupee substitute
Taka; and

(d) for any railway or a railway substitute
the railway.

2. In section 2, in clause (i), for clause (j) of
section 2 of the Factories Act, 1934 substitute
clause (f) of section 2 of the Factories Act,
1965.

3. In section 3, in the proviso, in clause (a), for
clause (e) of sub-section (1) of section 9 of
the Factories Act, 1934 substitute clause (f)
of sub-section (1) of section 6 of the Factories
Act, 1965.

4. In section 5, in sub-section (1),-

(a) In clause (a), omit railway,; and

(b) in clause (b), for any other railway,
factory substitute the railway or any
other factory.

5. In section 8, in sub-section (4), for half an
anna substitute three poisha.

6. In section 14,-

(a) in sub-section (1), for sub-section (1) of
section 10 of the Factories Act, 1934
substitute sub-section (2) of section 9 of
the Factories Act, 1965; and

(b) in sub-section 5, for Pakistan Penal
Code substitute Penal Code.
1936 Bengal
Act VII.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Agricultural
Debtors Act,
1935.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;
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(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(c) for rupees substitute Taka;

(d) for Bengal Public Demands Recovery
Act, 1913 substitute Public Demands
Recovery Act, 1913; and

(e) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code.

2. In the preamble, omit the second paragraph,
Bengal.

3. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

4. In section 2,-

(a) in clause (6A), for East Bengal Civil
Courts Act substitute Civil Courts Act,
1887; and

(b) in clause (8),-

(i) in sub-clause (iv), in paragraph (c), for
the Provincial Legislature substitute
Parliament; and

(ii) in sub-clause (vi), for sub-section (1)
of section 37 of the State Bank of
Pakistan Act, 1956 substitute clause
(1) of Article 37 of the Bangladesh
Bank Order, 1972.

5. In section 31, omit Co-operative Societies
Act, 1912, or the Bengal.

6. In section 37A, in sub-section (3), omit
Bengal.

7. In section 46, omit as defined in the Legal
Practitioners Act, 1879,.
1936 Bengal
Act XIII.
The Bengal
Water
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-
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Hyacinth Act,
1936.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh; and

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In the preamble, omit the second paragraph.

3. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

4. In section 6, in clause (c), for any
Government substitute the Government.

5. In section 21, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.
1936 XIV
1. For the preamble and the enacting clause
substitute the following, namely:-

The Geneva
Convention
Implementing
Act, 1936.
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the
discharge of obligations under Article 28 of the
International Convention for the Amelioration of
the Conditions of the Wounded and Sick in
Armies in the Field, drawn up in Geneva and
dated the 27
th
day of July, 1929, and Article 53 of
the Convention for the Amelioration of the
Conditions of the Wounded and Sick in Armed
Forces in the Field, dated the twelfth day of
August, 1949;


It is hereby enacted as follows:-
2. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.
3. In section 2, in the Explanation, for clause (ii)
substitute the following, namely:-
(ii) the Society means the Bangladesh
Red Cross Society constituted under the
Bangladesh Red Cross Society Order,
1973.
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4. In section 4, for rupees substitute Taka.
5. In section 5, for Central Government substitute
Government.
1936 XVI 1. Throughout the Act,
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh; and

The Local
Government
Associations
(Recognition)
Act, 1936.
(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government.
1937 I 1. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.

The
Agricultural
Produce
(Grading and
Marking)
Act, 1937.
2. In section 2, in clause (b), for Pakistan Penal
Code substitute Penal Code.
3. In sections 3 and 6, for Central Government
substitute Government.
4. In section 4, for rupees substitute Taka.
1937 VI 1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The
Arbitration
(Protocol and
Convention)
Act, 1937.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and
(b) for Central Government substitute
Government.
2. In section 10, for High Court substitute
Supreme Court.
1937 XVIII The Hindu
Womens
Rights to
Property Act,
1937.
In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.
1937 XIX The Area
Marriage
Validation
Act, 1937.
In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
occurring twice substitute Bangladesh.
1937 XXVI The Muslim
Personal law
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-
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(Shariat)
application
Act, 1937.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and
(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government.
2. In section 1, for sub-section (2) substitute
following, namely:-
(2) It extends to the whole of Bangladesh.
3. Omit section 6.
1938 Bengal
Act III
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Famine
Insurance
Fund Act,
1937.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;
(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and
(c) for rupees substitute Taka.
2. In section 1, omit Bengal.
3. In section 3, omit , except the district of
Sylhet.
4. In section 6, omit or in the securities of the
Central Government.
5. In section 7,-
(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) for the East Pakistan Provincial
Assembly substitute Parliament;

(ii) omit of the Province.

(b) in sub-section (2), for Province
substitute Government.

6. In section 8, for the Province substitute
Government.
1938 IV The
Insurance
Act, 1938.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-
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(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government;

(c) for State Bank of Pakistan or State
Bank substitute Bangladesh Bank;

(d) for rupees or rupee or Rs.
substitute Taka;

(e) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code; and

(f) for High Court substitute High Court
Divison.

2. In section 2,-

(i) for clause (3) substitute the following,
namely:-

(3) approved securities means
Government securities, and any other
security charged on the revenues of
the Government, or guaranteed fully
as regards principal and interest by the
Government; and any debenture or
other security for money issued under
the authority of any Act of Parliament
and specified as an approved security
for the purposes of this Act by the
Government by notification in the
official Gazette,;

(ii) omit clause (13C); and

(iii) for clause (15) substitute the following,
namely:-

(15) scheduled bank has the same
meaning as assigned to it in clause (k)
of Article 2 of the Bangladesh Bank
Order, 1972;.

3. In section 2C, in sub-section (1), in clause (b),
for the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912, or
under any other substitute any.
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4. In section 3A,-

(a) in sub-section (2A), for that
Government substitute the
Government;

(b) in sub-section (3), for National Bank of
Pakistan substitute Sonali Bank.

5. In section 3D, in sub-section (1), omit the
proviso.

6. In section 9, omit sub-section (2).

7. In section 20, in sub-section (1), for six
annas substitute thirty-seven poisha.

8. In section 31, omit sub-section (2).

9. In section 36, omit in an Acceding State or in
a non-Acceding State.

10. In section 40, omit sub-section (1A).

11. In section 47D, in sub-section (1), for a High
Court substitute the Supreme Court.

12. In section 49, omit or to the Central
Government under section 11 of the Indian Life
Assurance Companies Act, 1912 occurring
twice.

13. In section 65, in sub-section (2), in clause (g), for
Provincial Government with the approval of the
Central Government substitute Government.

14. In section 70A, in sub-section (3), omit into
the Imperial Bank of India acting as the agent
of that Bank, or.

15. In section 70B, omit sub-section (2).

16. In section 80, omit sub-section (3).

17. In section 83,-

(a) in sub-section (1), for ,registered after the
commencement of this Act, shall cause
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every scheme of insurance which it
proposes to put into operation, and every
provident society registered before the
commencement of this Act under the
provisions of the Provident Insurance
Societies Act, 1912, shall cause any
scheme which it proposes to put into
operation for the first time after such
commencement substitute shall cause
every scheme of insurance which it
proposes to put into operation; and

(b) omit sub-sections (3), (4), (5) and (6).

18. In section 87A, in sub-section (4), omit or an
Acceding State or a non-Acceding State.

19. In section 92, in sub-section (3),-

(a) omit local; and

(b) omit circulating in the Province in which
the society is situated.

20. In section 93,-

(a) in sub-section (2),-

(i) omit local;

(ii) omit circulating in the Province in
which the society is situated;

(b) in sub-section (5), omit local.

21. In section 95,-

(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) in clause (b), for the Co-operative
Societies Act, 1912, or under an Act of a
Provincial Legislature substitute an
Act of Parliament; and

(ii) omit the proviso.

(b) in sub-section (3),-
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(i) for A Provincial Government may,
subject to any rules made by the
Central Government, substitute the
Government may;

(ii) omit of the Province;

(iii) for the Province substitute
Bangladesh; and

(iv) in sub-section (4), for A Provincial
Government may make rules not
inconsistent with any rules made by
the Central Government substitute
The Government may make rules.

22. In section 97, for the Co-operative Societies
Act, 1912 or under an Act of Provincial
Legislature substitute an Act of Parliament.

23. In section 100, omit the proviso.

24. In section 101, omit of the Province in which
the Co-operative Life Insurance society is
registered.

25. In section 106,-

(a) in sub-section (13), omit within whose
jurisdiction the registered office of the
insurer is situate (hereinafter referred to as
the High Court); and

(b) in sub-section (14), for High Court
occurring first time substitute Supreme
Court.

26. In section 107, in sub-section (1), for
Advocate General of the Province where the
principal place of the business in Pakistan of
such insurer is situate substitute Attorney-
General.

27. In section 110,-

(a) in sub-section (3), for High Court
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substitute Supreme Court;

(b) in sub-section (10), omit within the
territorial limits of whose jurisdiction the
tribunal sits to hear an appeal.

28. In section 114,-

(a) in sub-section (3),-

(i) for Central Legislature substitute
Parliament;

(ii) for the Legislature substitute
Parliament; and

(b) omit sub-section (4).

29. Omit section 116.

30. In section 118,-

(a) for Trade Unions Act, 1926 substitute
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969;

(b) for Central or by a Provincial
Government substitute Government.

31. Omit section 120B.

32. In the First Schedule,-

(a) in form A,-

(i) for Pakistan Government Securities
substitute Government Securities;

(ii) omit Provincial Government
Securities;

(iii) for Pakistan Municipal Securities
substitute Bangladesh Paurashava
Securities; and

(iv) for Central Government or a Provincial
Government substitute Government.

(b) in form AA, omit Provincial Government
Securities.
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33. In the Second Schedule, in Part I in paragraph
2, omit Central.

34. In the Third Schedule,-

(a) for Central or Acceding State wherever
occurring substitute Bangladesh; and

(b) in Part I, in paragraph 10, for Central
income tax substitute income-tax.

35. In the Fourth Schedule, in form G, for Central
and Acceding State wherever occurring
substitute Bangladesh.
1938 V
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

The
Manoeuvres,
Field Firing
and Artillery
Practice Act,
1938.
(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for Local official Gazette substitute
official Gazette.

2. In section 3, in sub-section (2), for ancient
monument as defined in section 2 of the
Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904
substitute immovable antiquity as defined in
section 2 of the Antiquities Act, 1968.

3. In section 6, in sub-section (4), for District
Board substitute Zilla Board.
4. In section 12, for rupees occurring twice
substitute Taka.
1938 Bengal
Act VII
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Official
Receivers
Act, 1938.
(a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and
(b) for High Court of East Pakistan
substitute High Court Division.
2. In section 6, for Province wherever
occurring substitute Government.
3. In section 8, in sub-section (1), for
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Provincial substitute Government.
4. In section 9, in sub-section (3), for
Provincial substitute Government.
1938 X The Cutchi
Memons Act,
1938.
Throughout the Act, for Muhammadan substitute
Muslim.
1938 XX 1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Criminal
Law
Amendment
Act, 1938
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government.
2. In section 1, in sub-section (3), omit for the
territories under its administration.
3. In section 2,-
(a) in clause (a) for His Majesty substitute
Bangladesh;
(b) in clause (b), for 31 of the Pakistan Army
Act, 1952 or sections 10 to 12 and 14 to 17
inclusive of the Naval Discipline Act as
applied to the Pakistan Navy by the
Pakistan Navy (Discipline) Act, 1934, or
section 37 and 42 of the Pakistan Air Force
Act, 1953 substitute 31 of the Army
Act, 1952, or sections 36, 40 and 41 of the
Navy Ordinance, 1961, or sections 37 and
42 of the Air Force Act, 1953,.
1938 XXIV The Employers
Liability Act,
1938.
In the long title, preamble and in section 1, for
Pakistan substitute Bangladesh.
1938 XXVI 1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise provided,
for Provincial Government substitute
Government.

The
Employment
of Children
Act, 1938.
2. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.
3. In section 2, in clause (d), for section 50 of
the Factories Act, 1934, substitute section 66
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of the Factories Act, 1965,.
4. In section 3, in sub-section (3), in the proviso, for
a Provincial Government substitute
Government.
5. In section 3A, for the Province substitute
Bangladesh.
6. In section 3E,-
(a) for Every railway substitute the
railway;
(b) for English substitute Bengali.
7. In section 4, for rupees substitute Taka.
8. In section 6, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.
1939 IV 1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Motor
Vehicles Act,
1939.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
(b) for Central Government or Provincial
Government or Central Government or a
Provincial Government or Central
Government or of a Provincial Government
substitute Government;
(c) for A Provincial Government or a
Provincial Government substitute The
Government or the Government
respectively;
(d) for Provincial Transport Authority
substitute Bangladesh Transport
Authority;
(e) for A Provincial Transport Authority or a
Provincial Transport Authority substitute
The Bangladesh Transport Authority or
the Bangladesh Transport Authority
respectively;
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(f) for rupees substitute Taka; and
(g) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code.
2. In section 1, in sub-section (2), omit except
that sub-section (4) of section 43, sections 43A,
43B and 43C and sub-section (2) of section 45
shall not apply to East Pakistan.
3. In section 2, in clause (2D), for a Provincial
or Regional substitute the Bangladesh
Transport Authority or a Regional.
4. In section 7, in sub-section (8), for paisa
substitute poisha.
5. In section 9,-
(a) in sub-section (2),-
(i) omit and subject in any other case to
the provisions of sub-section (4); and
(ii) for in any Acceding State or a non-
Acceding State or in the French or
Portuguese settlement bounded by India
shall, if the holder is ordinarily resident in
the State or settlement in which the
licence was issued substitute shall;
(iii) in the proviso, for holder substitute
holder of licence;
(b) in sub-section (3), in clause (c),-
(i) for a Province substitute
Bangladesh; and
(ii) for the Province substitute
Bangladesh; and
(c) omit sub-section (4).
6. In section 14, in sub-section (4),-
(a) omit at the request of any Provincial
Government; and
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(b) for That substitute the.
7. In section 16, in sub-section (1), for the
Province substitute Bangladesh.
8. In section 23, omit in the Province in which
he has a residence or place of business where
the vehicle is normally kept.
9. Omit section 28.
10. Omit section 29.
11. In section 39, in sub-section (5), for any
Provincial Government substitute the
Government.
12. In section 41, in sub-section (2), for the
Province substitute Bangladesh.
13. In section 42, in sub-section (3),-
(a) in clause (a), for a Government Railway
substitute the Railway;
(b) in clause (g), add or at the end;
(c) omit clause (h).
14. In section 43,-
(a) in sub-section (1),-
(i) for Provincial and Regional
substitute Bangladesh and
Regional;

(ii) for the Province occurring four
times substitute Bangladesh;

(b) in sub-section (3), for Provincial and
Regional substitute Bangladesh and
Regional; and

(c) omit sub-section (4).

15. Omit sections 43A, 43B, 43C.

16. In section 44,-
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(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) omit for the Province a;

(ii) omit the first proviso; and

(iii) in the third proviso, omit in the
province;

(b) in sub-section (2), for a Provincial or
Regional substitute the Bangladesh or
Regional; and

(c) in sub-section (3), for the Province
occurring twice substitute Bangladesh.

17. In section 45, omit sub-section (2).

18. In section 53, in sub-section (2), for the
Province of East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

19. In section 55, in sub-section (2), for the
Province of East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

20. In section 63,-

(a) in sub-section (1), omit , and a permit
granted in any one province shall not be
valid in any other Province unless
countersigned by the Provincial Transport
Authority of that other Province or by the
Regional Transport Authority concerned;

(b) in sub-section (4),-

(i) omit or Province; and

(ii) omit or of the Provincial Transport
Authority of that other Province, as the
case may be.

21. In section 64, in clauses (a) and (d), for
Provincial substitute Bangladesh Transport
Authority.

22. In section 65, in sub-section (3), for
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Provincial substitute Bangladesh Transport
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23. In section 68, in sub-section (2), in clause (a)
for Provincial substitute Bangladesh.

24. In section 72, in sub-section (1), for
Provincial substitute Bangladesh.

25. In section 92,-

(a) in sub-section (2),-

(i) omit in any Province;

(ii) omit in that Province; and

(b) omit sub-section (3).

26. In section 93,-

(a) for clause (a) substitute the following,
namely:-

(a) authorised insurer means an insurer
in whose case the requirements of the
Insurance Act, 1938, are complied
with, and include the Government
when the business of insuring motor
vehicles against third party risks is
carried on by it,; and

(b) omit clause (c).

27. In section 94, in sub-section (2), omit clauses
(iii), (iv), (v), (vii) and (viii).

28. In section 95, in sub-section (1), in clause (b),
omit or in a reciprocating territory.

29. In section 96,-

(a) omit sub-section (2A);

(b) in sub-section (6),-

(i) omit or sub-section (2A) occurring
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twice; and

(ii) omit or in the corresponding law of
the reciprocating territory, as the case
may be.

30. In section 108,-

(a) in sub-section (1),-

(i) for 1912, or under an Act of
Provincial Legislature substitute
1940, or under an Act of
Parliament;

(b) omit of the Province.

31. Omit section 134.

32. In the First Schedule, in Form D,-

(a) for within the Province of occurring first
time substitute within Bangladesh;

(b) omit the following, namely:-

(i) And within the Province of
occurring twice;

(ii) Date ....... 19... occurring for the
second and third time;

(iii) Signature and designation of
prescribed authority occurring for the
second and third time.

33. In the Twelfth Schedule, for Rs substitute
Taka.
1939 Bengal
Act IV
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Maternity
Benefit Act,
1939. (a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and
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(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

3. In section 2, in clause (h), for Factories Act,
1934 substitute Factories Act, 1965.

4. In section 4, in sub-section (1),-

(a) for paisa substitute poisha;

(b) for rupee substitute Taka.

5. In section 5, in sub-section (4), omit Bengal.

6. In section 15, for the local varnaculars
substitute Bengali.
1939 VIII The
Dissolution of
Muslim
Marriages Act,
1939.
In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.
1939 IX
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The
Standards of
Weight Act,
1939.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government.

2. In section 2, for the custody of the Mint
Master, Lahore substitute such custody as
the Government may specify.

3. In section 4, omit sub-sections (2) and (3).

4. In section 5, in sub-section (2), omit clause (c).
1939 XVI
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The
Registration
of Foreigners
Act, 1939.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government; and
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(c) for Rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 6, for the Central Legislature
substitute Parliament.

3. Omit section 9.
1939 Bengal
Act XV
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Tanks
Improvement
Act, 1939.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for under Chapter X of the Bengal
Tenancy Act, 1885, or under Chapter IX of
the Sylhet Tenancy Act, 1936, as the case
may be, substitute under Chapter IV of
the State Acquisition and Tenancy Act,
1950.

2. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

3. In section 2, in clause (3), omit Co-operative
Societies Act, 1912 or the Bengal.

4. In section 19A, for Bengal Tenancy Act,
1885, or the Sylhet Tenancy Act, 1936, as the
case may be, substitute State Acquisition and
Tenancy Act, 1950,.

5. In section 27, in sub-section (3), for Board of
Revenue substitute Government.

6. In section 28, for Board of Revenue
substitute Government.

7. In section 32, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
Penal Code substitute Penal Code.

8. In section 35, for rupees substitute Taka.
1939 XXX The
Commercial
1. Throughout the Act, for Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.
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2. In the Schedule,-

Documents
Evidence Act,
1939.
(a) in Part I, in entry 20, for by a Railway
company substitute by the Railway;
and

(b) in Part II,-

(i) in entry 15, for a Railway or
Steamship substitute the Railway or
a Steampship;

(ii) in entry 18, for a Railway or
Steamship substitute the Railway or
a Steamship.
1940 V
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Trade
Marks Act,
1940.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government;

(c) for rupees substitute Taka; and

(d) for a High Court or the High Court
substitute the High Court Division.

2. In section 2, sub-section (1),-

(a) in clause (c), omit or an additional J udge
or a Joint Judge;

(b) in clause (h), for such High Court
substitute the Supreme Court.

3. In section 4, in sub-section (1), for at
Karachi substitute at Dacca.

4. In section 10, in sub-section (1), for either
already on the register or already registered in
any Acceding State or a non-Acceding State to
which section 82A for the time being applies
substitute already on the register.

5. In section 19, omit , or from the register of
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trade marks in any Acceding State or a non-
Acceding State to which section 82A for the
time being applies.

6. In section 21,-

(a) omit 1;

(b) omit sub-section (2).

7. In section 22, in sub-section (3), omit or in
any Acceding State or a non-Acceding State to
which section 82A for the time being applies.

8. In section 23, omit or in any Acceding State
or a non-Acceding State to which section 82A
for the time being applies.

9. In section 46,-

(a) in sub-section (2), omit the Explanation;
and

(b) in sub-section (4), for A High Court
substitute The High Court Division.

10. In section 57,-

(a) omit (1);

(b) omit sub-section (2).

11. In section 58, in sub-section (3), omit or in
any Acceding State or non-Acceding State to
which section 82A for the time being applies.

12. In section 68,-

(a) in sub-section (3), in clause (c), omit an
Acceding State or;

(b) in sub-section (4), omit clause (b).

13. In section 69,-

(a) in clause (a), omit Royal Arms or
occurring twice; and
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(b) in clause (b),-

(i) for Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali
Jinnah substitute Bangubandhu
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman; and

(ii) for His Majestys Government or the
Central Government or any Provincial
Government or any department of any
such Government substitute the
Government or any department of the
Government.

14. In section 72, in clause (a), for to that High
Court or, as the case may be, to the High Court
within whose jurisdiction that District Court is
situated substitute to the High Court
Division.

15. In section 76, in sub-section (1), in the proviso,
for that High Court or, as the case may be, to
the High Court within whose jurisdiction that
District Court is situated substitute High
Court Division.

16. In section 77,-

(a) for A High Court substitute The
Supreme Court; and

(b) for it substitute the High Court
Division.

17. Omit section 82A.

18. In section 84, in sub-section (2), omit clause
(II).

1940 V
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
J ute
Regulation
Act, 1940.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and
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(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

3. In section 10, in sub-section (1), in the second
proviso,-

(a) for annas four substitute twenty five
poisha; and

(b) for annas eight substitute fifty poisha.

4. In sections 18 and 19, for Pakistan Penal
Code substitute Penal Code.
1940 X The
Arbitration
Act, 1940.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise provided,
for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh.

2. In section 39, in sub-section (2), for the
Supreme Court substitute the Appellate
Division.

3. In section 44, for High Court substitute
Supreme Court.
1940 X
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Money
Lenders Act,
1940. (a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(c) for rupees or rupee substitute
Taka; and

(d) for Provincial Registrar substitute
Principal Registrar.

2. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

3. In section 2,-

(a) in clause (1), for Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;
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(b) in clause (6),-

(i) omit Co-operative Societies Act,
1912 or the Bengal; and

(ii) for the Provincial Legislature
substitute Parliament;

(c) for clause (7) substitute the following,
namely:-

(7) insurance company means an
Insurance Company within the
meaning of the Insurance Act, 1938;;

(d) in clause (12),-

(i) in sub-clause (c), for the Central
Government or any Provincial
Government substitute the
Government; and

(ii) in sub-clause (d), in paragraph (iii),
add or at the end and thereafter add
the following, new paragraph,
namely:-

(iv) by the Krishi Bank established
under the Bangladesh Krishi Bank
Order, 1973;;

(iii) in sub-clause (h), for High Court of
East Pakistan substitute Supreme
Court;

(e) omit clause (18); and

(f) in clause (20), for the State Bank of
Pakistan Act, 1956 substitute the
Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972.

4. In section 3, in the proviso, for the Provincial
Legislature substitute Parliament.

5. In section 16, in sub-section (1), in clause (c),
for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh.
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6. In section 36, in sub-section (1), in the proviso,
in clause (ii), omit Bengal.

7. In section 38, in sub-section (3), for High
Court substitute High Court Division.

8. In section 41, in sub-section (3), omit
Bengal.

9. In section 45, omit Bengal.

10. In the Schedule, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.
1940 XV The Excess
Profits Tax
Act, 1940.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Central Board of Revenue substitute
National Board of Revenue; and

(b) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 2, in clause (21A), for (14A)
substitute (14AA).

3. In section 6, omit sub-section (5).

4. In section 11, in sub-section (2),-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) omit State or occurring twice.

5. In section 11A, for India occurring twice
substitute India and Pakistan.

6. In section 12, in sub-section (2), omit State
or wherever occurring.

7. In section 25, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.

8. In section 26, in sub-section (3), in clause (b),
omit State or occurring twice.
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1940 XXI
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Co-operative
Societies Act,
1940.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for rupees or rupee substitute
Taka.

2. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

3. In section 24, for Pakistan twice occurring
substitute the Government.

4. In section 47, in sub-section (1), omit or in the
Bengal Tenancy Act, 1885,.

5. In section 48, in sub-section (1), omit
Bengal.

6. In section 51, for Pakistan substitute the
Government.

7. In section 64, for the Insolvency (Capital of
the Federation and Dacca) Act nor a receiver
under the Provincial substitute the
Insolvency (Dacca) Act, 1909, nor a receiver
under the.

8. In section 92, for the Insolvency (Capital of
the Federation and Dacca) Act, and the
Provincial substitute the Insolvency (Dacca)
Act, 1909, and the.

9. In section 97, for the Insolvency (Capital of
the Federation and Dacca) Act, or the
Provincial substitute the Insolvency (Dacca)
Act, 1909, or the.

10. In section 108, omit sub-section (3).

11. Omit sections 117, 118 and 119.

12. In section 130, in the proviso, in clause (b), for
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paisa substitute Poisha.

13. In section 140, in sub-section (2),-

(a) in clause (XVII), for Pakistan substitute
the Government;

(b) in clause (1xiii), for sub-clause (h)
substitute the following, namely:-

(h) the form of sale certificate under
section 108; and;

(c) omit clause (1xviii).

14. In the Third Schedule, in the third column, omit
Bengal wherever occurring.
1940 XXIII The Drugs
Act, 1940.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government or Provincial
Government substitute Government;
and

(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In the preamble, omit the second paragraph.

3. In section 1, for sub-section (3) substitute the
following, namely:-

(3) It shall come into force at once; but
Chapters III and IV shall take effect only
from such date as the Government may, by
notification in the official Gazette, appoint
in this behalf..

4. In section 3, for clause (e) substitute the
following, namely:-

(e) prescribed means prescribed by rules
made under this Act..
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5. In section 5,-

(a) for sub-section (2) substitute the following,
namely:-

(2) The Board shall consist of such members
including a Chairman as the Government
may, by notification in the official
Gazette, appoint such members.;

(b) omit sub-section (2A); and

(c) for sub-section (3), substitute the
following, namely:-

(3) The member of the Board shall hold office
for such term as the Government may fix..

6. Omit section 7.

7. In section 11,-

(a) for Customs Collector occurring twice
substitute Collector of Customs;

(b) in sub-section (1), for section 18 of the
Sea Custom Act, 1878 substitute section
15 of the Customs Act, 1969; and

(c) in sub-section (2), for State substitute
Republic.

8. In section 20, omit the proviso.

9. In section 21, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
Penal Code substitute Penal Code.
1940 XXVII
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The
Agricultural
Produce Cess
Act, 1940.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government.

2. In section 2, for clause (a) substitute the
following, namely:-
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(a) Collector means a Collector of Customs
appointed under section 3 of the Customs Act,
1969; and.

3. In section 5, for Central Board of Revenue
substitute National Board of Revenue.

4. In section 6D, for the Central Legislature
substitute Parliament.

5. In section 10, in sub-section (2) in clause (j), for
rupees substitute Taka.
1941 VII
1. Throughout the Ordinance,-

The War
Injuries
Ordinance,
1941.
(a) for Central Government or Central or a
Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(b) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.
1941 XI
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Raw J ute
Taxation Act,
1941.
(a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;

(b) for rupees substitute Taka; and

(c) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code.

2. In the preamble, for the Province substitute
Bangladesh.

3. In section 1,-

(a) in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

(b) in sub-section (2), for East Bengal
substitute Bangladesh.

4. In section 2, in clause (2), for the Factories
Act, 1934, substitute the Factories Act,
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1965,.

5. In section 3,-

(a) in sub-section (1), for two annas
substitute twelve poisha.

(b) in sub-section (2), omit or to which the
provisions of sub-section (3) apply; and

(c) omit sub-section (3).

6. In section 4, in sub-section (1), omit the
proviso.

7. In section 5, in sub-section (1), omit the
proviso.

8. In section 8, for State Bank of Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh Bank.

9. In section 9, in sub-section (1), for State Bank
of Pakistan substitute Bangladesh Bank.

10. In section 19, for Crown substitute
Republic.

11. In section 20,-

(a) for the Province substitute
Bangladesh; and

(b) for Crown substitute Republic.
1941 XIX
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Mines
Maternity
Benefit Act,
1941. (a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government or Provincial
Government substitute Government; and

(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 5, in sub-section (1), for twelve
annas substitute Seventy-five poisha.

3. In section 13, in sub-section (2), for High
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Court substitute High Court Division.
1941 XXV
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

The Railway
(Local
Authorities
Taxation)
Act, 1941.
(b) for a railway or any railway substitute
the railway.

2. In the preamble, for an authority within a
Province substitute a local authority.

3. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.

4. In section 3, in sub-section (2), for a High
Court substitute the Supreme Court.

5. In section 5, omit administering a railway.
1942 IV
1. In section 1,-

(a) in sub-section (1), omit Bengal; and

The Bengal
Criminal Law
(Industrial
Area)
Amendment
Act, 1942.
(b) in sub-section (2), for East Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.

2. In section 2, omit Provincial.

3. In section 4, for rupees occurring twice
substitute Taka.
1942 V
1. Throughout the Ordinance, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Motor
Vehicles
(Drivers)
Ordinance,
1942.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;
(c) for the Province substitute
Bangladesh; and
(d) for rupees substitute Taka.
2. In section 6B,-
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(a) for Indian Army Act, 1911, occurring
for the first and second time substitute
Army Act, 1952,;
(b) omit or to any enactment which replaces
that Act; and
(c) for section 9 of the Indian Army Act,
1911, or the corresponding provision of
any enactment which replaces that Act
substitute section 12 of the Army Act,
1952.
3. In section 7, in the proviso, for Indian Army
Act, 1911, or any enactment which replaces
that Act occurring twice substitute Army
Act, 1952.
1942 XIX 1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Industrial
Statistics Act,
1942.
(a) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;
(b) for rupees substitute Taka; and
(c) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code.
2. In section 1,-
(a) in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh;
(b) in sub-section (3), omit for the territories
under its administration.
3. In section 3, in sub-section (2),-
(a) for clause (j) of section 2 of the Factories
Act, 1934 substitute clause (f) of section
2 of the Factories Act, 1965; and

(b) for under sub-section (1) of section 5
substitute under sub-section (1) of section
3.
1942 XX The
Collective
Throughout the Ordinance, unless otherwise
provided,-
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Fines
Ordinance,
1942.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government.
1942 XLI
1. Throughout the Ordinance, unless otherwise
provided, for Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.

The Armed
Forces
(Special
Powers)
Ordinance,
1942.
2. In section 2, in sub-section (1), omit or in the
military forces of an Acceding State or non-
Acceding State serving in association with any
such forces as aforesaid.

3. In section 4, for Central Government
substitute Government.
1942 LX The Income-
tax and
Excess
Profits Tax
(Emergency)
Ordinance,
1942.
In section 4, for Central Government substitute
Government.
1942 LXVI
1. Throughout the Ordinance, for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.

The Armed
Forces
(Special
Power)
Extension
Ordinance,
1942.
2. In section 2, for Central Government or a
Provincial Government substitute
Government.
1943 I
1. Throughout the Ordinance, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Enemy
Agents
Ordinance,
1943. (a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government.

2. In section (3), omit or of any Acceding State.

3. In section 9,-
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(a) in sub-section (1), for a High Court in
Pakistan substitute the Supreme Court;
and

(b) in sub-section (2), for a High Court
substitute the High Court Division.
1943 VI
Throughout the Ordinance,-

(a) for Central Government substitute
Government; and

The Standard
Time
(Interpretation
of References)
Ordinance,
1943.
(b) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh.
1943 VII
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Vagrancy
Act, 1943.
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government.

2. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

3. In section 25, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.
1943 IX The
Reciprocity
Act, 1943.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for Indo-Pakistan origin substitute
Bangladesh, Indian or Pakistani origin.

2. Omit sections 5 and 7.
1943 XXIII The War
Injuries
(Compensation
Insurance) Act,
1943.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise provided,-
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
(b) for Central Government substitute
Government; and
(c) for rupees substitute Taka.
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2. In section 6,-

(i) in clause (a), omit Pakistan; and

(ii) in clause (b), for Factories Act, 1934
substitute Factories Act, 1965.

3. In section 7, in sub-section (5), in the second
proviso, for four annas substitute twenty-
five poisha.

4. In section 9, in sub-section (3), for any
Government Railway substitute the
Railway.
1943 XXXIII The Military
Stores
(Unlawful
Possession)
Ordinance,
1943.
Throughout the Ordinance, for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.
1944 I
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Central
Excises and
Salt Act,
1944. (a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government;

(c) for Central Board of Revenue substitute
National Board of Revenue;

(d) for Rupees, rupees or rupee or
Rs substitute Taka;

(e) for poisa substitute poisha.

2. In the long title and preamble, omit Central.
3. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Central.
4. In section 2,-
(i) for clause (aa) substitute the following,
namely:-
(aa) National Board of Revenue means
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the National Board of Revenue constituted
under the National Board of Revenue
Order, 1972;; and
(ii) in clause (b), omit (including an officer of
the Provincial Government).
5. Omit section 5.
6. In section 14, in sub-section (3), for Pakistan
Penal Code substitute Penal Code.
7. Omit section 32.
8. In section 37, in sub-section (2), in clause (iii),
omit the bringing of excisable goods into
Pakistan from the territory of any specified
Ruler or Chief in Pakistan, or.
9. Omit section 39.
10. Omit the Third Schedule.
1944 III 1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-
(a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

The Bengal
Orphanages
and Widows
Homes Act,
1944.
(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government;
(c) for rupees substitute Taka; and
(d) omit Bengal.
1944 IV 1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Agricultural
Income Tax
Act, 1944. (a) for Pakistan or East Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government or Central
Government or any Provincial Government
or Central or the Provincial Government
or Central Government or the Provincial
Government substitute Government;

(c) for rupees or rupee or Rs.
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substitute Taka;

(d) for paisa substitute poisha;

(e) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code; and

(f) for High Court substitute High Court
Division.

2. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.

3. In section 2,-

(a) in clause (5), omit or under a law of a
State whether acceded or not to India or
Pakistan,;

(b) in clause (9), for a company and the ruler
of a State whether acceded or not to India
or Pakistan substitute and a company;

(c) in clause (12),-

(i) omit a State whether acceded or not
to India or Pakistan,.

(ii) in sub-clause (a), omit paragraph (i);
and

(iii) in sub-clause (b), omit State,;

(d) in clause (14A), omit East Bengal;

(e) omit clause (15); and

(f) in clause (17), omit sub-clause (c).

4. In section 3, omit and every Ruler of a State
whether acceded or not to India or Pakistan;

5. In section 4, omit Bengal.

6. In section 6, in clause (2), in the proviso, omit
Bengal.

7. In section 7, in clause (3), in the proviso, omit
Bengal.
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8. In section 8, in sub-section (3), for Supreme
Court substitute Appellate Division.

9. In section 8A, in sub-section (2), for Central
or Provincial Laws wherever occurring
substitute any law for the time being in
force.

10. In section 20, in the proviso, for Agricultural
Income-tax substitute Taxation.

11. In section 21,-

(a) in sub-section (1), in clause (c), omit East
Pakistan; and

(b) in sub-section (5), omit East Pakistan.

12. In section 22, in sub-section (2),-

(a) in clause (a) omit in undivided Bengal or
in East Bengal or in East Pakistan; and

(b) in clause (b),-

(i) for a barrister or advocate of the
High Court of East Pakistan
substitute an advocate of the
Supreme Court.

(ii) for or Pakistan substitute ,
Pakistan or Bangladesh;

(c) In clause (c), for 1932 substitute
1950.

13. In section 38, in sub-section (1),-

(a) omit or the Ruler of a State whether
acceded or not to India or Pakistan; and

(b) omit or State.
14. In section 47, in sub-section (1), omit Ruler of
a State whether acceded or not to India or
Pakistan,.
15. Omit section 49.
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16. In section 56, in sub-section (3), omit clause
(b).
17. In sections 56A and 56B, omit and every
Ruler of a State, whether acceded or not to
India or Pakistan.
18. In section 58, in sub-section (2), in clause (iii),-
(a) for Auditors Certificate Rules, 1932,
substitute Auditors Certificate Rules,
1950,; and
(b) for Central Board of Revenue substitute
National Board of Revenue.
19. In section 60, in sub-section (2), in clause (b),
omit the Ruler of a State whether acceded or
not to India or Pakistan,.
20. In section 63, in sub-section (7), in the proviso,
for Supreme Court substitute Appellate
Division.
21. In section 64,-
(a) for Supreme Court wherever occurring
substitute Appellate Division;
(b) in sub-section (3), for a High Court
substitute the High Court Division.
22. In the First Schedule, in A, omit or Ruler of a
State, whether acceded or not to India or
Pakistan.
23. In the Second Schedule, in A, omit or Ruler of
a State, whether acceded or not to India or
Pakistan.
1944 IV 1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Bengal
Diseases of
Animals Act,
1944. (a) for East Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 1, in sub-section (1), omit Bengal.
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3. In section 3, for Council occurring twice
substitute Parishad.
1944 X
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Coconut
Committee
Act, 1944.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government.

2. In section 2, in clause (c), for Factories Act,
1934 substitute Factories Act, 1965.

3. In section 3, in sub-section (1), for four
annas substitute twenty-five poisha.

4. In section 18A, for rupees substitute Taka.
1944 XVIII The Public
Debt Act,
1944.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 2,-

(a) in clause (1), for the State Bank of
Pakistan substitute Bangladesh Bank;
and

(b) omit clause (1A).



3. In section 3, in sub-section (1), omit which, in
the case of a security issued by the Central
Government is made after the thirtieth day of
April, 1946, and in the case of a security issued by
a Provincial Government, is made after the
commencement of the Public Debt (Central
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Government) (Amendment) Ordinance, 1961.

4. In section 8, in the Explanation, for Co-
operative Societies Act, 1912 substitute Co-
operative Societies Act, 1940.

5. In section 14, in sub-section (1),-

(a) omit or in an Acceding State or a non-
Acceding State the Political Agent;

(b) for Provincial Government substitute
Government.

6. In section 17, for the Gazette of Pakistan or
the official Gazette of a Province according as
the notice relates to a security issued by the
Central Government or a Provincial
Government substitute the official Gazette.

7. In section 20, in clause (b), omit appointed for
the Province in which such Court is situated,.

8. In section 28,-

(a) in sub-section (2), omit clause (c); and

(b) in sub-section (3), for the Central
Legislature or, as the case may be, of the
Provincial Legislature substitute
Parliament.
1944 XIX
1. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.

2. In section 2, for a railway substitute the
railway.

The Railway
Stores
(Unlawful
Possession)
Ordinance,
1944.
3. In section 3, for any railway substitute the
railway.

1944 XXI The Public
Health
1. Throughout the Ordinance, for appropriate
Government substitute Government.
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(Emergency
Provisions)
Ordinance,
1944.
2. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.

3. In section 2, omit clause (a).

4. In section 3, in sub-section (1), for that
Government substitute the Government.

5. In section 12, for Pakistan Penal Code
substitute Penal Code.
1944 XXXVIII
1. Throughout the Ordinance, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

The Criminal
Law
Amendment
Ordinance,
1944.
(b) for appropriate Government substitute
Government;

(c) for High Court substitute High Court
Division; and

(d) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code.

2. In section 2, in sub-section (1), omit clause (a).

3. In section 12, in sub-section (4),-

(a) omit more than one; and

(b) omit each such.

4. In section 13, in sub-section (6),-

(a) omit (being a Government referred to in
the said Schedule); and

(b) for where there is more than one such
Government or substitute where loss has
been caused to Government and one or
more local authorities or to more than
one.

5. In the Schedule,-

(i) for Central or a Provincial Government
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wherever occurring substitute the
Government; and

(ii) for any such Government wherever
occurring substitute the Government.
1944 XLII
1. Throughout the Ordinance, for Central
Government substitute Government.

2. In section 4, in sub-section (1),-

The Post
Office
National
Savings
Certificates
Ordinance,
1944.
(a) in the first proviso, for rupees substitute
Taka; and

(b) in the second proviso, in clause (a),-

(i) for India substitute India or
Pakistan;

(ii) for Pakistan substitute
Bangladesh.
1946 IX
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Oil Seeds
Committee
Act, 1946.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government.

2. In section 2, in clause (d), for Factories Act,
1934 substitute Factories Act, 1965.

3. In section 3, in sub-section (1),-

(i) in clause (a), for one anna substitute
six poisha; and

(ii) in clause (b) for two annas substitute
twelve poisha.

4. In section 17A, for rupees substitute Taka.
1946 XIX The Hindu
Married
Womens
Right to
In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.
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Separate
Residence and
Maintenance
Act, 1946.
1946 XXI 1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Merchant
Seamen
(Litigation) Act,
1946.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and
(b) for Central Government substitute
Government.
2. In section 10, for High Courts concerned
substitute Supreme Court.
1946 XXVIII The Hindu
Marriage
Disabilities
Removal Act,
1946.
In section 1, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
substitute Bangladesh.
1946 XXXI The
Foreigners
Act, 1946.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-
(a) for Central Government substitute
Government; and
(b) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh.
2. In section 3,-
(a) in sub-section (2), in clause (g), for the
proviso substitute the following, namely:-
Provided that a person shall not be
detained for a period exceeding six months
unless an Advisory Board consisting of
three persons appointed by the
Government, of whom two shall be
persons who are, or have been, or are
qualified to be appointed as, J udges of the
Supreme Court and the other shall be a
person who is a senior officer in the service
of the Republic, has, after affording him an
opportunity of being heard in person,
reported before the expiration of the said
period of six months that there is, in its
opinion, sufficient cause for such
detention.; and

(b) omit sub-section (4).

3. Omit section 17.
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1947 II
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The
Prevention of
Corruption
Act, 1947. (a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government; and

(c) for Pakistan Penal Code substitute
Penal Code.

2. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for
Government substitute the Republic.

3. In section 2, for Council as defined in the
Basic Democracies Order, 1959, or of a
Municipal Committee substitute authority.
1947 VII
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Foreign
Exchange
Regulation
Act, 1947. (a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government;

(c) for the State Bank substitute the
Bangladesh Bank; and

(d) for rupees substitute Taka.

2. In section 1, in sub-section (2), for
Government substitute the Republic.

3. In section 2,-

(a) in clause (d), for clause (8) of section 17 of
the State Bank of Pakistan Act, 1956,
substitute clause (13) of Article 16 of the
Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972,; and
(b) for clause (j) substitute the following,
namely:-
(j) Bangladesh Bank means the
Bangladesh Bank established under clause
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(1) of Article 3 of the Bangladesh Bank
Order, 1972;.
4. In section 3, in sub-section (1), for the State
Bank substitute the Bangladesh Bank.
5. In section 8, in sub-section (3), for section 19
of the Sea Customs Act, 1878, substitute
section 16 of the Customs Act, 1969,.
6. In section 13, in sub-section (3), for the State
Bank substitute the Bangladesh Bank.
7. In section 20, in sub-section (3), for the State
Bank substitute the Bangladesh Bank.
8. In section 23A,-
(a) in sub-section (4), for Pakistan Penal
Code substitute Penal Code;
(b) in sub-section (6),-
(i) for the State Bank of Pakistan
substitute the Bangladesh Bank;
and
(ii) for High Court substitute High
Court Division.
1947 XV 1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise provided,
for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh and

The Armed
Forces
(Emergency
Duties) Act,
1947.
2. In section 2,-
(a) in sub-section (1), for Central
Government substitute Government;
and
(b) in sub-section (2), for Indian Army Act,
1911 or the Pakistan Army Act, 1952, or
the Indian Air Force Act, 1932 or the
Pakistan Air Force Act, 1953, or the
Pakistan Navy Ordinance, 1961 substitute
Army Act, 1952, or the Air Force Act,
1953 or the Navy Ordinance, 1961.
1947 XXI The Business
Profits Tax
Act, 1947.
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-
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(a) for rupees substitute Taka; and

(b) for Central Board of Revenue substitute
National Board of Revenue.

2. In section 23, in sub-section (2), for Pakistan
Penal Code, substitute Penal Code,.
1947 XXIX
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

The Capital
Issues
(Continuance
of Control)
Act, 1947.
(b) for Central Government substitute
Government.

2. In section 5, in sub-section (2), for the
Provinces and the Capital of the Federation
substitute Bangladesh.

3. In section 10, for that Government or to a
Provincial Government substitute the
Government.

4. Omit section 16.
1947 XXX
1. Throughout the Act, unless otherwise
provided,-

The Taxation
on Income
(Investigation
Commission)
Act, 1947.
(a) for Pakistan substitute Bangladesh;
and

(b) for Central Government substitute
Government.

2. In section 4, in sub-section (1), for a High
Court substitute the Supreme Court.

3. In section 5, in sub-section (1), omit before
the 31
st
day of December, 1947.

4. In section 6, in sub-section (3), for Pakistan
Penal Code substitute Penal Code.]
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1
[1947 III
1| Ordinance Gi me-

(K) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

The Riot and
Civil
Commotion
Risks
Insurance
Ordinance,
1947.
(L) Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 11 Gi sub-section (1) G, in a
Province kwj wejy nBe|
1948 IV
1| Ordinance Gi me Central Government
kwji cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

The
Cantonments
(Requisitioni
ng of
Immovable
Property)
Ordinance,
1948.
2| cvebvi wZxq AbyQ`, as adapted by the
Pakistan (Provisional Constitution) Order,
1947, and of all other powers enabling him in
that behalf, kwj, ebxwj, Kgvwj I msLv wejy
nBe|

3| Section 1 Gi sub-section (3) Gi cwieZ wbgic
sub-section (3) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(3) It extends to all the Cantonments of
Bangladesh excluding places of religious
worship therein.|

4| Section 2A wejy nBe|

5| Section 5 Gi sub-section (2) G rupees ki
cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1948 X
1| Ordinance Gi me,-

The Essential
Personnel
(Registration)
Ordinance,
1948.
(K) Employment Exchanges kwji cwieZ
District Employment and Manpower
Offices kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Manager ki cwieZ Assistant
Director kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

1
Entries added by section 4 of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision and Declaration)
(Second Amendment) Act, 2000 (Act No. XL of 2000).
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(M) Employment Exchange kwji cwieZ
District Employment and Manpower
Office kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| c vebvi c _g AbyQ`, of Pakistan kwj wejy
nBe Ges wZxq AbyQ`, as adapted by the
Pakistan (Provisional Constitution) Order,
1947, kwj, ebxwj, Kgvwj I msLv wejy nBe|

3| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, Pakistan ki
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Section 2 Gi-

(K) clause (b) G, Provincial Government
kwji cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ
nBe;

(L) clause (c) Gi ci wbgic clause (cc) mwbewkZ
nBe, h_v:-

(cc) Prescribed means prescribed by
rules made under this Ordinance;|

5| Section 3 Gi-

(K) sub-section (1) G,-

(A) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh
k cwZvwcZ nBe|

(Av) Central or any Provincial kwj wejy
nBe;

(L) Sub-section (3) G, Central Government and
Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

6| Section 4 Gi-

(K) sub-section (1) G, at one of the
Employment Exchanges detailed in
SCHEDULE III kwj I msLvi cwieZ in
any District Employment and Manpower
Office kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) sub-section (2) G, in SCHEDULE II,
kwj, msLv I Kgv wejy nBe|
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7| Section 5 Gi-

(K) sub-section (1) G, in SCHEDULE IV
kwj I msLv wejy nBe ;

(L) sub-section (2) G, as given in
SCHEDULE V kMywj I msLvi cwieZ in
the prescribed Form kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) sub-section (4) G, as specified in
SCHEDULE VI kwj I msLvi cwieZ in
the prescribed Form kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

8| Section 6 Gi-

(K) sub-section (1) G, rupees ki cwieZ
taka k cwZvwcZ nBe Ges Explanation
wejy nBe|

(L) sub-section (3) Gi cwieZ wbgic sub-section
(3) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(3) No Court shall take cognizance of the
offence except on complaint lodged by or
made on the authority of the
Government.|

9| Section 7 Gi cwieZ wbgic section 7 I 8 cwZvwcZ
nBe, h_v:-

7. Power to amend Schedule.-

The Government may, by notification in the
Official Gazette, amend or alter any Schedule.

8. Power to make rules.- The Government
may, by notification in the Official Gazette,
make rules for the purpose of carrying into
effect the provisions of this Ordinance.|

10| SCHEDULE 1 Gi wgK bs 85 Ges Zrmsv
GwUmg~ni ci wbgic b~Zb GwUmg~n mshvwRZ nBe,
h_v:-

86. Engineer (Electronic).

87. Engineer (Chemical).
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88. Engineer (Computer).

89. Computer Technician.

90. Computer Operator.

91. Garments Operator.

92. Eye Specialist.

93. Heart Specialist.

94. Urologist.

95. Neurologist.

96. Cardiologist.

97. Hair Dresser.

98. Cleaner (Mechanics).

99. Orthopedics.

100. Pediatrician.

101. Endocrinologist.

102. Fax Technician.

103. Fax Operator.

104. Photocopy Technician.

105. Driver.

106. Cook.

11| SCHEDULE II, SCHEDULE III, SCHEDULE
IV I SCHEDULE V wejy nBe|
1948 XII
1| c~Y wkivbvgv I cvebvq Pakistan Armed Forces
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh Armed Forces
kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

The Armed
Forces
(Recruitment
and
Conditions of
Service) Act,
1948.
2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, all the
territories of Pakistan kwji cwieZ the
whole of Bangladesh kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|
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3| Section 2 G,-

(K) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Section 3 G, Central Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

5| Section 4 wejy nBe|
1948 E.B. Act
XIV
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Act Gi me-

The Criminal
Law
(Amendment)
Act, 1948.
(K) East Pakistan kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) High Court kwji cwieZ High Court
Division kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| SCHEDULE G, Central or a Provincial
Government or a department of any such
Government or a local authority or a person
acting on behalf of any such Government or
department or authority kwj, `yBevi DwjwLZ, Gi
cwieZ Government or a department thereof or
a local authority or a person acting on behalf of
the Government, department or authority
kwj I Kgv cwZvwcZ nBe|
1948 XIV The United
Nations
(Security
Council) Act,
1948.
Section 2 G, Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1948 XVII
1| Act Gi me Central Government kwj,
hLvbB DwjwLZ nDK, Gi cwieZ Government k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

The
Protection of
Ports (Special
Measures)
Act, 1948.
2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, Pakistan ki
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|
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1948 XX
1| Act Gi me-

The United
Nations
(Privileges
and
Immunities)
Act, 1948.
(K) Central Government kwj, hLvbB
DwjwLZ nDK, Gi cwieZ Government k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe|
1948 XXI
1| Act Gi me-

(K) Pakistan k, hLvbB DwjwLZ nDK, Gi
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

The
Diplomatic
and Consular
Officers
(Oaths and
Fees) Act,
1948.
(L) Central Government kwj, hLvbB
DwjwLZ nDK, Gi cwieZ Government k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 6 G, Rs ki cwieZ Tk k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 8 Gi cwieZ wbgic Section 8 cwZvwcZ
nBe, h_v:-

8. Bar on taking cognizance of
offence.-

No Court shall take cognizance of an offence
under this Act with which any consular officer
or diplomatic officer is charged except upon
complaint in writing made by a person
authorised in this behalf by general or special
order of the Government.
1949 XIII
1| cvebvq Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

The
Development
of Industries
(Government
Control) Act,
1949.
2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, Pakistan ki
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 2 Gi clause (c) wejy nBe|

4| Section 3A G, appropriate Government
kwji cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

5| Section 4 G, appropriate Government kwji
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cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1949 E.B. Act
XXI
The Money
Lenders
(Extension to
Sylhet) Act,
1948.
Section 1 Gi sub-section (3) G, Provincial
Government kwji cwieZ Government k
cwZvwcZ nBe|
1949 E.B. Act
XXIII
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Act Gi me-

The Non-
agricultural
Tenancy Act,
1949.
(K) East Pakistan kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 2 Gi-

(K) clause (4) Gi sub-clause (a) wejy nBe;

(L) clause (8) Gi Bengal Tenancy Act, 1885,
or kwj, Kgvwj I msLv wejy nBe|

3| Section 85 Gi sub-section (1) G,-

(K) Land Acquisition Act, 1894 kwj, Kgv I
msLvi cwieZ Acquisition and Requisition
of Immovable Property Ordinance, 1982
(II of 1982) kwj, Kgv I msLvwj I ebxwj
cwZvwcZ nBe|

(L) Central or Provincial Government
kwj, wZbevi DwjwLZ, Gi cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Sections 89, 89A Ges 90 wejy nBe|
1950 E.B. Act
XVI
The Finance
Act, 1950.
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Act Gi me-

(K) East Pakistan kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|
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2| Section 3 G,-

(K) Rs k, hLvbB DwjwLZ nDK, Gi cwieZ
TK Gi k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Companies Act, 1913 kwj, Kgv I msLvi
cwieZ Companies Act, 1994 (Act 18 of
1994) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwj
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) Income Tax Act, 1922 kwj, Kgv I
msLvi cwieZ Income Tax Ordinance,
1984 (XXXVI of 1984) kwj, Kgv,
msLvwj I ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe|
1950 E.B. Act
XIX
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Act Gi me-

The
Acquisition
of Waste
Land Act,
1950.
(K) East Pakistan kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, the Municipal
Administration Ordinance, 1960 kwj, Kgv I
msLvwji cwieZ the Paurashava Ordinance,
1977 (XXVI of 1977) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I
ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 5 Gi sub-section (1) G, such ki
cwieZ the k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1950 E.B. Act
XX
The
Maternity
Benefit (Tea
Estates) Act,
1950.
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj, Act
Gi me, Provincial Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 16 Gi sub-section (3) G, rupees ki
cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ nBe|
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1950 L 1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Act Gi me-

The
Territorial
Force Act,
1950.
(K) Pakistan Territorial Force kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh Territorial Force kwj
cwZvwcZ nBe;
(L) Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;
(M) Pakistan Army kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh Army kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|
2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, Pakistan ki
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|
3| Section 3 Gi cwieZ wbgic section 3 cwZvwcZ
nBe, h_v:-
3. Constitution of Bangladesh Territorial
Force. There may be raised and maintained in
the manner hereinafter provided a Force to be
called the Bangladesh Territorial Force:
Provided that the Government may establish all or
any of the branches of the Force as
Circumstances may permit from time to time.|
4| Section 4 Gi sub-section (2) G, for any
province or an Acceding State kwj wejy nBe
Ges Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe|
5| Section 6 Gi Sub-section (1) G, Any male
person who is a citizen of, or is domiciled in,
Pakistan or an Acceding State kwj I Kgvwji
cwieZ Any person who is a citizen of
Bangladesh kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|
6| Section 12 G, Pakistan ki cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|
7| Section 17 G, Commander-in-Chief of the
Pakistan Army kwji cwieZ Chief of Army
Staff of Bangladesh Army kwj cwZvwcZ
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nBe|
1950 LXIII The National
Guard Act,
1950.
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Act Gi me-

(K) Pakistan National Guard kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh National Guard kwj
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 2 Gi clause (a) G, in a Province or an
Acceding State kwj wejy nBe|

3| Section 3 G, shall be raised kwji cwieZ
may be raised kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Section 4 Gi cwieZ wbgic Section 4 cwZvwcZ
nBe, h_v:-

4. Constitution and disbandment of units.-
The Chief of Army Staff may, subject to the
control of the Government, constitute for any
district one or more units of the Bangladesh
National Guard to be recruited from persons
residing in such district and may disband or
reconstitute any unit so constituted:

Provided that where, in his opinion, it is not
for any reason practicable to recruit a unit from
the district for which it has been constituted, he
may, by order in writing, authorise its
recruitment formpersons residing in any other
district.|

5| Section 6 Gi-

(K) sub-section (1) G, Any person domiciled
in Pakistan kwji cwieZ Any citizen of
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Bangladesh kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) sub-section (2) Gi cwieZ wbgic sub-section
(2) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(2) Any person residing in a district may
apply to be enrolled for service in any unit
constituted for that district..

(M) sub-section (3) G Commander-in-Chief,
Pakistan Army, kwj I Kgvwji cwieZ
Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh
Army kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

6| Section 7 Gi cwieZ wbgic Section 7 cwZvwcZ
nBe, h_v :-

7. Appointment to a unit.- Every person
enrolled and residing in a district shall,
without unnecessary delay, be appointed to a
unit constituted under section 4 for the
district or, if he applied for enrolment for the
district, in which he resides, to such other
unit.

7| Section 8 Gi sub-section (1) G, proviso wejy
nBe|

8| Section 9 Gi sub-section (1) G,-

(K) Karachi Division, if the unit in which he
is serving is constituted for the Division, or
a kwj I Kgvwj wejy nBe; Ges
(L) clause (a) G, the Division or to that
district, as the case may be, kwj I
Kgvwji cwieZ that district kwj
cwZvwcZ nBe|
9| Section 11 Gi sub-section (3) G, and save, in
the case of a person who is a subject of an
Acceding State, with the consent of the Ruler
kwj I Kgvwj wejy nBe|
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10| Section 12 Gi Indian Army Act, 1911 or
kwj, Kgv I msLv, wZbevi DwjwLZ, wejy nBe|
11| Section 13 G,-
(K) Indian Army Act, 1911 or kwj, Kgv I
msLv wejy nBe;
(L) rupees ki cwieZ taka kwU cwZvwcZ
nBe|
12| section 16 G Commander-in-Chief, Pakistan
Army, kwj I Kgvwji cwieZ Chief of Army
Staff of Bangladesh Army kwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|
13| Section 17 Gi sub-section (2) Gi clause (f) Gi
Indian Army Act, 1911 or kwj, Kgv I msLv
wejy nBe|
14| Section 18 Gi sub-section (1) G, Commander-
in-Chief, Pakistan Army kwj I Kgvi cwieZ
Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh Army
kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|
1951 E.B. Act
XV
The
Agricultural
Debtors
(Amendment)
Act, 1951.
Section 2 Gi clause (ii) wejy nBe|
1952 E.B. Act
V
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Act Gi me-

(K) East Pakistan kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

The
Prevention of
Transfer of
Property and
Removal of
Documents
and Records
Act, 1952.
(L) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

(M) the Province of East Pakistan kwji
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 2 Gi clause (a) G, Sub-divisional
Officer and kwj wejy nBe|
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3| Section 6 Gi sub-section (2) G, rupees ki
cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Section 10 wejy nBe|
1952
Act Gi me-

E.B. Act
XIII
The
Prohibition of
Smoking in
Show Houses
Act, 1952.
(K) East Pakistan kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

(L) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

(M) rupees ki cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ
nBe|
1952 E.B. Act
XV
1| Act Gi me Provincial Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

The
Undesirable
Advertisemen
ts Control
Act, 1952.
2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 5 G, rupees ki cwieZ taka k
cwZvwcZ nBe|
1952 XXXI
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Act Gi me-

The Civil
Defence Act,
1952.
(K) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 2 Gi sub-section (3) Gi clause (b) G,
rupees ki cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 6 Gi sub-section (1) Gi-

(K) Paragraph 14 of Rights under Article 6 of
the Constitution kwj I msLvwji cwieZ
Article 42 of the Constitution of the
Peoples Republic of Bangladesh kwj I
msLv cwZvwcZ nBe;
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(L) clause (b) G, a High Court kwji cwieZ
the High Court Division kwj cwZvwcZ
nBe;

(M) clause (e) G, sub-section (1) of section 23
of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 kwj,
ebxwj I msLvwji cwieZ sub-section (1)
of section 8 of the Acquisition and
Requisition of Immovable Property
Ordinance, 1982 (II of 1982) kwj,
ebxwj, msLvwj I Kgv cwZvwcZ nBe;

(N) clause (f) G, High Court kwji cwieZ
High Court Division kwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|

4| Section 7 Gi-

(K) sub-section (1) G,

(A) that Government kwj, wZbevi
DwjwLZ, Gi cwieZ the Government
kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(Av) any Government Ges acquiring
Government kwji cwieZ the
Government kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) sub-section (2) G, a Government ki
cwieZ the Government kwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|

5| Section 8 Gi sub-section (1) G, by which or
under whose authority the property was
requisitioned kwj wejy nBe|

6| Section 9 G, or by the Provincial Government;
and the Provincial Government may; by a like
notification, direct that all or any of the powers
or duties as aforesaid, to be exercised or
discharged by it, shall be exercised and
discharged by any officer or authority
subordinate to it kwj, mwgKvjbwj I Kgvwj
wejy nBe|
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7| Section 10 wejy nBe|
1952 XXXVI
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Act Gi me-

The Armed
Forces
Nursing
Service Act,
1952.
(K) Pakistan Armed Forces kwji cwieZ
Armed Forces kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| cvebvq of Pakistan kwji cwieZ of
Bangladesh kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 3 G, of Pakistan kwji cwieZ of
Bangladesh kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Section 4 Gi cwieZ wbgic Section 4 cwZvwcZ
nBe, h_v:-

4. Liability for service of members of the
Armed Forces Nursing Service. The
members of the Armed Forces Nursing
Service shall be liable for service with the
Force or persons subject to the Army Act,
1952 (XXXIX of 1952), the Air Force Act,
1953 (VI of 1953) or the Navy Ordinance,
1961 (XXXV of 1961).|

5| Section 6 Gi Proviso wejy nBe|



6| Section 9 G, Pakistan Army, Pakistan Air
Force Ges Pakistan Navy kwji cwieZ
h_vg Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Air
Force Ges Bangladesh Navy kwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|
1952 LIII The Essential
Services
(Maintenance)
Act, 1952.
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Act Gi me Central Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 2 G, Pakistan ki cwieZ
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Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 3 Gi sub-section (2) G,

(K) clause (a) G, Pakistan ki cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) clause (b) Gi cwieZ wbgic clause (b)
cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(b) for the maintenance of such
supplies or services which are
essential to the life of the
community.|

4| Section 7 Gi sub-section (3) G, a servant of
any Government in Pakistan kwji cwieZ
an officer kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|
1952 LV The (Control
of Entry) Act,
1952.
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Act Gi me-

(K) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) rupees ki cwieZ Taka k cwZvwcZ
nBe|

2| section 1 Gi sub-section (1) G, (Control of
Entry) ebxwj I kwji cwieZ Control of
Entry kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 2 Gi-

(K) clause (d) wejy nBe;

(L) clause (g) Gi or of a Provincial
Government or of an Acceding State
kwj wejy nBe|

4| Section 3 Gi cwieZ wbgic Section 3 cwZvwcZ
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nBe, h_v:-

3. Control of entry.- No Indian citizen shall
enter any part of Bangladesh unless he is in
possession of a passport with a visa
authorising the entry.|

5| Section 4 Gi any of the provisions of section
3 shall, for every such contravention, kwj,
msLv I Kgvwji cwieZ the provision of section
3 shall kwj I msLv cwZvwcZ nBe|

6| Section 5 Gi or of claiming an exemption
under any of the provisions of this Act or of the
rules made thereunder kwj wejy nBe|

7| Section 6 Gi-

(K) sub-section (1) G, or of a Provincial
Government or of the Government of an
Acceding State kwj wejy nBe Ges any
of the provisions kwji cwieZ the
provision kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) sub-section (2) Gi ,or, when the arrest is
made in a State, of the corresponding law
for the time being in force in that State,
Kgvwj I kwj wejy nBe|

8| Section 7 Gi sub-section (3) wejy nBe|

9| Section 10 G, or the Provincial Government
or the Government of the State concerned
kwj wejy nBe|

10| Section 11 wejy nBe|
1952 LVI
1| Act Gi me Pakistan ki cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

The Passport
(Offences)
Act, 1952.
2| Section 3 Gi sub-section (2) Gi cwieZ wbgic
sub-section (2) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(2) No Court shall take cognizance of any
offence under this section except with the
previous sanction in writing of the
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Government.|

1953 V
1| Act Gi me-

The
Dangerous
Cargoes Act,
1953.
(K) Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan
Navy kwji cwieZ Chief of Naval Staff
of the Bangladesh Navy kwj cwZvwcZ
nBe;

(M) Commander-in-Chief kwji cwieZ
Chief of Naval Staff kwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, Pakistan ki
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 2 Gi clause (I) Gi-

(K) sub-clause (a) Gi cwieZ wbgic sub-clause
(a) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(a) any goods shown as Explosives in the
Comprehensive Classified List of
Government Explosives compiled and
issued by the Government or by such
authority as the Government may
determine from time to time or any
ammunition; or;

(L) sub-clause (c) Gi cwieZ wbgic sub-clause
(c) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(c) prohibited dangerous goods, that is to
say, goods classified as dangerous in
the Government Stowage Instructions
prepared by it or by such authority as
the Government may fix from time to
time; or|

4| Section 4 Gi sub-section (2) Gi Clause (c) G,
any Government, State kwj I Kgvi cwieZ
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the Government kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

5| Section 9 Gi sub-section (1) G, rupees ki
cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1953 XVI
1| GB AbyQ` wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj, Act Gi me-

The Taxation
Tribunal
(Undisclosed
Wealth) Act,
1953.
(K) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Income-tax Act, 1922 (XI of 1922)
kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwji cwieZ
Income-tax Ordinance, 1984 (XXXVI of
1984) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwj
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(N) a High Court kwji cwieZ the High
Court Division kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 8 Gi-

(K) Sub-section (1) G,

(A) contained is section 34 kwj I
msLvi cwieZ contained in section 93
kwj I msLv cwZvwcZ nBe;

(Av) section 14 of the Business Profits
Tax Act, 1947, kwj, msLvwj I
Kgvwj wejy nBe;

(L) sub-section (2) G, section 28, 51 or 52
kwj, msLvwj I Kgvi cwieZ section 124,
125, 126, 128 or 165 kwj, msLvwj I
Kgvwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) sub-section (3) G, section 34 k I msLvi
cwieZ section 93 k I msLv cwZvwcZ
nBe;

(N) sub-section (4) G, section 30, 31, 33,
33A, 66 and 66A kwj, msLvwj I Kgvwji
cwieZ section 121, 153, 158, 160 or 161
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and 162 kwj msLvwj I Kgvwj cwZvwcZ
nBe;

(O) sub-section (5) G, , and after the Tribunal
has ceased to exist, the Commissioner of
Income-tax having Jurisdiction over the
case may exercise the powers conferred
upon him by section 35 of the Income-tax
Act, 1922, as if the Tribunals order was an
order passed by him Kgvwj, kwj I
msLvwj wejy nBe;

(P) sub-section (7) G, section 54 k I msLvi
cwieZ section 168 k I msLv cwZvwcZ
nBe|

3| Section 9 Gi-

(K) sub-section (2) G, and, in particular, the
provisions of the second proviso to clause
(a) of sub-section (5) of section 23, section
24B, the proviso to sub-section (2) of
section 26 and sections 44 and 46 of the
Income-tax Act, 1922 shall be applicable to
the recovery of any sum specified in such
settlement by the Income-tax Officer having
jurisdiction to assess the person by whom
such sum is payable as if it were income-tax
or an arrear of income-tax within the
meaning of those provisions. kwj, Kgvwj,
ebxwj I msLvwj wejy nBe;

(L) sub-section (4) G, section 34 k I msLvi
cwieZ section 93 k I msLv cwZvwcZ
nBe|

4| Section (12) Gi section 54 k I msLvi cwieZ
section 168 k I msLv cwZvwcZ nBe|
1953 E.B. Act,
XXII
1| Act Gi me Provincial Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

The Essential
Articles (Price
Control and Anti
Hoarding) Act,
1953.
2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 3 Gi sub-section (1) G, Province
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ki cwieZ country k cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Section 11 G, Provincial Government or the
Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1953 XXXVI
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Act Gi me-

The Junior
Cadet Corps
Act, 1953.
(K) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) Commander-in-Chief kwji cwieZ
Chief of Army Staff kwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|

2| Section 2 Gi clause (b) Gi cwieZ wbgic clause
(b) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(b) Chief of Army Staff means the
Chief of Army Staff of the Bangladesh
Army;|

3| Section 3 G, shall be raised kwji cwieZ
may be raised kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Section 6 Gi-

(K) sub-section (1) G, Director of Public
Instruction of the Province concerned
kwji cwieZ Director General of Public
Instruction kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

(L) sub-section (2) Gi cwieZ wbgic sub-section
(2) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(2) A person appointed officer under
sub-section (1) shall be granted a
commission in accordance with the
provision of article 61 of the
Constitution of the Peoples Republic
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5| Section 8 G Indian Army Act, 1911 or kwj,
Kgv I msLv wejy nBe|

6| Section 9 G, by the Provincial Government
concerned as may have been agreed upon
between the Central Government and the
Provincial Government kwji cwieZ as may
be determined by the Government kwj
cwZvwcZ nBe|
1954 E.B. Act,
IV
1| GB AbyQ` wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj, Act Gi me,
Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| c~Y wkivbvgvq in East Pakistan kwj wejy nBe|

The Control
of Disorderly
and
Dangerous
Persons
(Goondas)
Act, 1954.
3| cvebvi cwieZ wbgic cvebv cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for
special measures for better control of
disorderly persons commonly known as
goondas in certain cities and towns and the
neighbourhood of those towns and cities and
for ancillary matters;.

4| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

5| Section 4 Gi sub-section (3) G, English ki
cwieZ Bengali k cwZvwcZ nBe|

6| Section 27 G, High Court kwji cwieZ
High Court Division kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

7| Schedule Gi-

(K) Part I- Central Acts Ges Part II- Bengal
Act kwj, wPwj I msLvwj wejy nBe;

(L) Opium Act, 1878 msv GwUwji cwieZ
wbgic GwUwj cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

gv`K`e wbqY AvBb, 1990 Ab~b 2 ermi Ges
(1990 mbi 20 bs AvBb) Ab~a 10 ermii
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Kviv`;|

1956 E.P. Act
I
1| Act Gi me Provincial Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

The Control
of Essential
Commodities
Act, 1956.
2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1956 VI The
Commissions
of Inquiry
Act, 1956.
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Act Gi me , Central Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, Pakistan ki
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 13 wejy nBe|
1956 VII
1| Act Gi me-

(K) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

The United
Nations
(Declaration
of Death of
Missing
Persons) Act,
1956.
(L) Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 5 wejy nBe|
1956 E.P. Act
X
The Food
(Special
Courts) Act,
1956.
1| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 4 I 6 G, Provincial Government
kwji cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1956 E.P. Act
XVIII
1| Section 1 Gi-

The Law of
Evidence
Amendment
Act, 1956.
(K) sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan kwji
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) sub-section (4) Gi Explanation G,
Pakistan ki cwieZ the then East
Pakistan (now Bangladesh) kwj I
ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe|
1957 III The Essential
Commodities
Act, 1957.
1| c~Y wkivbvgvq between the Provinces kwji
cwieZ between different areas in Bangladesh
in respect of certain commodities kwj
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cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| cvebvq between the Provinces and between
different areas in a Province kwji cwieZ
between different areas in Bangladesh kwj
cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, Pakistan ki
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Section 2 Gi-

(K) clause (a1) wejy nBe;

(L) clause (a) G, appropriate Government
kwji cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ
nBe|

5| Section 3 Gi-

(K) sub-section (1) Gi cwieZ wbgic sub-section
(1) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(1) The Government, so far as it
appears to it to be necessary or
expedient for securing the equitable
distribution of an essential commodity
between different areas in Bangladesh
and availability at fair prices or for
promoting export thereof, may, by
notified order, provide for regulating
the production, movement, transport
and sale of the essential commodity in
different areas in Bangladesh and for
the prices to be charged or paid for it
at any stage of the transaction
therein;

(L) sub-section (2) Gi-

(A) clause (aaa) G, a Province or in
different areas in a Province kwji
cwieZ different areas in Bangladesh
kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(Av) clause (b) I (c) G, between the
Provinces or between areas in a
Province kwj `yBevi DwjwLZ, Gi
cwieZ between different areas in
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Bangladesh kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(B) clause (d) G, in a Province of an
essential commodity to sell in another
Province or another area of the same
Province kwj cwieZ in an area in
Bangladesh an essential commodity to
sell in another area thereof kwj
cwZvwcZ nBe|

6| Section 4 wejy nBe|

7| Section 4A G, Provincial Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

8| Section 6 G, appropriate Government kwj
`yBevi DwjwLZ, Gi cwieZ Government k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

9| Section 12 G, Provincial Government kwji
cwieZ Government Ges rupees ki cwieZ
taka k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1957 E.B. Act
X
The Finance
Act, 1957.
1| Act Gi me-

(K) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Rs ki cwieZ Tk k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| c~Y wkivbvg I cvebvq of the Province kwj
wejy nBe|

3| Section 4 wejy nBe|

4| Sections 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 I 14 wejy nBe|
1957 E.P. Act
XI
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Act Gi me-

The Urban
Immovable
Property Tax
Act, 1957.
(K) East Pakistan kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
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Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) the Municipal Administration Ordinance,
1960 kwj Kgv I msLvi cwieZ Paurashava
Ordinance, 1977 (XXVI of 1977) kwj,
Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(N) Rs ki cwieZ Tk k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi Sub-section (2) Ges (3) Gi cwieZ
wbgic sub-section (2) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(2) It shall extend to such areas as have been
constituted municipalities under the provision
of law and to such other areas as may be
notified by the Government in the official
Gazette.|

3| Section 6 Gi-

(K) clause (c) G, Central Government or in
the provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) clause (d) G, a Municipal or Town or
Union Committee or a District or Thana or
Union Council kwji cwieZ a local
authority kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) clause (e) G, Commissioners for the port
of kwj wejy nBe|

4| Section 7 Gi sub-section 2 G, The Municipal
or Town Committees kwji cwieZ A
paurashava k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1957 E.P. Act
XIII
The Cotton
Ginning and
Pressing Act,
1957.
1| Act Gi me Provincial Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi Section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 2 Gi clause (c) G, entered into in East
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4| Section 4 Gi sub-section (2) Gi-

(K) clause (b) G, a high Court kwji cwieZ
the High Court Division kwj cwZvwcZ
nBe;

(L) clause (e) G, sub-section (1) of section 23
of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 kwj,
ebxwj, msLvwj I Kgvi cwieZ sub-section
(1) of section 8 of the Acquisition and
Requisition of Immovable Property
Ordinance, 1982 (II of 1982) kwj,
ebxwj, msLvwj I Kgv cwZvwcZ nBe|

5| Section 11 G, rupees ki cwieZ taka k
cwZvwcZ nBe|
1957 E.P. Act
XV
1| Act Gi me Provincial Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

The Film
Development
Corporation
Act, 1957.
2| c~Y wkivbvgv I cvebvq East Pakistan kwji
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 2 Gi-

(K) clause (f) Gi cwieZ wbgic clause (f)
cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(f) Scheduled Bank means a Bank
for the time being included in the list
of Banks maintained under clause (1)
of Article 37 of the Bangladesh Bank
Order, 1972 (P.O. No. 127 of 1972).;

(L) clause (g) wejy nBe|

4| Section 4 G, Rs ki cwieZ Tk k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

5| Section 19 G, Dacca ki cwieZ Dhaka
k cwZvwcZ nBe|

6| Section 20 G, National Bank of Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Sonali Bank kwj cwZvwcZ
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nBe|

7| Section 24 Gi sub-section (3) Gi cwieZ wbgic
sub-section (3) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(3) Nothing in section 116 of Companies
Act, 1994 (Act 18 of 1994) shall apply to
the Corporation.|

8| Section 25 G, rupees ki cwieZ Tk k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

9| Section 28 G, Rs k, `yBevi DwjwLZ, Gi cwieZ
Tk k cwZvwcZ nBe|

10| Section 29 Gi sub-section (2) G, Companies
Act, 1913 (VII of 1913) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I
ebxwji cwieZ Companies Act, 1994 (Act 18
of 1994) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|

11| Section 13 Gi-

(K) sub-section (1) G, and the Government of
Pakistan kwj wejy nBe;

(L) sub-section (2) Gi clause (b) G, Pakistan
ki cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ
nBe|

12| Section 38 Gi sub-section (1) G, section 144
of the Companies Act, 1913 (VII of 1913)
kwj, msLvwj, Kgv I ebxwji cwieZ section
212 of the Companies Act, 1994 (Act 18 of
1994) kwj, msLvwj, Kgv I ebxwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|

13| Section 39 Gi sub-section (3) G, the
Provincial Legislature kwji cwieZ
Parliament k cwZvwcZ nBe|

14| Section 43 G, Income Tax Act, 1922 (XI of
1922) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwji cwieZ
Income-tax Ordinance, 1984 (XXXVI of 1984)
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15| Section 44 G, rupees k, `yBevi DwjwLZ, Gi
cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1957 E.P. Act
XVII
1| Section 24 Gi sub-section (3) Gi cwieZ wbgic
sub-section (3) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

The
Bangladesh
Small and
Cottage
Industries
Corporation
Act, 1957.
(3) Nothing in section 116 of the
Companies Act, 1994 (Act 18 of 1994)
shall apply to the Corporation.

2| Section 24AA Gi Explanation G, section 50(c)
of the Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972 (P.O. No.
127 of 1972) kwj, msLvwj, ebxwj, Ai I
Kgvi cwieZ 2(j) of the Financial Institutions
Act, 1993 (Act 27 of 1993) msLvwj, ebxwj,
Ai, kwj I Kgv cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 29 Gi sub-section (2) G, Companies
Act, 1913 (VII of 1913) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I
ebxwji cwieZ Companies Act, 1994 (Act 18
of 1994) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|

4| Section 43 G, Income-tax Act, 1922 (XI of
1922) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwji cwieZ
Income-tax Ordinance, 1984 (XXXVI of 1984)
kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe|
1957 XXIX
1| Act Gi me Pakistan ki cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

The Diplomatic
Immunities
(Commonwealth
Countries
Representatives)
Act, 1957.
2| Sections 5 I 8 G President ki cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1957 E.P.
Act
XXVI
The Anti-
corruption Act,
1957.
1| Section 1 Gi Sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1957 E.P.
Act
The State
Acquisition
1| Act Gi me Provincial Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|
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XXXIII (Adinterim
Payment) Act,
1957.
2| Section 1 Gi Sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 3 Gi sub-section (2) G, Income-tax
Act, 1922 (XI of 1922) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I
ebxwji cwieZ Income-tax Ordinance, 1984
(XXXVI of 1984) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I
ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Section 8 wejy nBe|
1957
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Act Gi me-

E.P.
Act
XXXVI
The Code of
Criminal
Procedure
(Amendment)
Act, 1957.
(K) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) High Court kwji cwieZ High Court
Division kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| c~Y wkivbvgvq in the Province of East Pakistan
kwj wejy nBe|

3| cvebvq-

(K) in the Province kwj wejy nBe;

(L) , in its application to East Pakistan Kgv I
kwj wejy nBe|

4| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

5| Section 2 G, , in its application to East
Pakistan, Kgvwj I kwj wejy nBe|

6| Section 3 G, , in East Pakistan kwj wejy
nBe|

7| Section 4 G, (3) Subdivisional Magistrates
ebxwj, msLv Ges kwj wejy nBe|
1957 E.P. Act
XXXVIII
The State
Acquisition
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj, Act
Gi me Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
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1957.
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| cvebvi wZxq AbyQ` wejy nBe|

3| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Section 2 Gi-

(K) clause (b) Gi cwieZ wbgic clause (b)
cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(b) Bank means the Bangladesh
Bank established under the
Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972 (P.O.
No. 127 of 1972);;

(L) clause (f) G, State Bank of Pakistan at
Dacca kwji cwieZ Bangladesh Bank
kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

5| Section 9 Gi sub-section (7) G, Gazette of
Pakistan and the local kwj wejy nBe|

6| Section 10 G, Pakistan ki cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1957 XXXVIII The Cotton
Act, 1957.
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Act Gi me,-

(K) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) Gi cwieZ wbgic
sub-section (2) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(2) It extends to the whole of
Bangladesh.

3| Section 2 Gi clause (c) G, at Karachi kwj
wejy nBe|

4| Section 3 Gi cwieZ wbgic section 3 cwZvwcZ
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nBe, h_v:-

3. Constitution of the Cotton Board.-

(1) The Government may, for the
promotion of international trade in
cotton, constitute, by notification in
the official Gazette, a Cotton Board
with a Chairman and such other
members, not exceeding ten, as may
be specified in the notification.

(2) The Chairman and the members of the
Cotton Board shall be nominated by
the Government.

5| Section 6 wejy nBe|

6| Section 15 G, Pakistan k wejy nBe|

7| Section 16 G,-

(K) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) rupees ki cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ
nBe|]
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XLI
The
Essential
Services
(Second)
Ordinance,
1958
1| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1958 E.P. Ord.
XLIX
The
Undesirable
Companies
(Second)
Ordinance,
1958.
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
OrdinanceGi me, Companies Act, 1913 (VII
of 1913) kwj, Kgv, ebxwj I msLvwji cwieZ
Companies Act, 1994 (Act No. 18 of 1994)
kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

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3| Section 2 Gi clause (b) G, with objects and
business confined to the Province of East
Pakistan Kgv I kwj wejy nBe|

4| Section 3 Gi sub-section (1) G, with objects
and business confined to the Province of East
Pakistan, Kgvwj I kwj wejy nBe|

5| Section 8 G, sub-section (1) of section 194
kwj, ebxwj I msLvwji cwieZ sub-section
(1) of section 277 kwj, ebxwj I msLvwj
cwZvwcZ nBe|

6| Section 13 G,-

(K) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) rupees ki cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ
nBe|
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LI
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Ordinance Gi me , Provincial Government
kwji cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

The
Commissions
of Inquiry
(Second)
Ordinance,
1958.
2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1958 E.P. Ord.
LXXXII
1| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

The Finance
(Third)
Ordinance,
1958.
2| Section 2 G,-

(K) Provincial Government kwj, `yBevi
DwjwLZ, Gi cwieZ Government k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) rupee k, `yBevi DwjwLZ, Gi cwieZ taka
k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1959 E.P. Ord.
VI
The Sairat
Mahals
(Management)
Ordinance,
1959
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
cvebvmn Ordinance Gi me, Provincial
Government kwji cwieZ Government k
cwZvwcZ nBe|
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2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1959 E.P. Ord.
XII
1| Section 1 Gi,-

The Cattle
(Prevention
of Trespass)
Ordinance,
1959
(K) sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan kwji
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) sub-section (3) G, Provincial
Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 2 Gi sub-section (2) G, Rs ki
cwieZ Tk k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1959 E.P. Ord.
XIII
1| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) Gi cwieZ wbgic
sub-section (2) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

The
Culturable
Waste Land
(Utilization)
Ordinance,
1959
(2) It extends to the whole of Bangladesh
but shall not apply to any urban area within
the meaning of the Paurashava Ordinance,
1977 (Ord. No. XXVI of 1977).|

2| Section 2 Gi-

(K) Clause (i) G, not below the rank of a
Subdivisional Magistrate kwj wejy nBe;

(L) Clause (iii) G, the Bengal Tenancy Act,
1885 (Ben. Act VIII of 1885), or kwj,
Kgvwj, msLvwj I ebxwj wejy nBe|

3| Section 7 Gi, sub-section (1) G, Rs ki
cwieZ Tk k cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Section 7 Gi, sub-section (2) Ges section 9 G,
Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1959 E.P. Ord.
XVII
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
OrdinanceGi me ,-

The Fire
Services
Ordinance,
1959
(K) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;
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(L) rupees ki cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ
nBe;

(M) Director ki cwieZ Director General
kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 2 Gi clause (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Section 12 Gi-

5| Section 14 Gi-

(K) DcvUxKvq or Subdivisional Officer kwj
wejy nBe;

(L) sub-section (1) G, or the Subdivisional
Officer, kwj I Kgv Ges or
Subdivisional Officer kwj wejy nBe;

(M) sub-section (2) G, or the Subdivisional
Officer kwj wejy nBe|

6| Section 15 Gi-

(K) sub-section (1) G, or the Subdivisional
Officer kwj wejy nBe;

(L) sub-section (2) G, or the Subdivisional
Officer, as the case may be, kwj I
Kgvwj wejy nBe|

7| Section 15A Gi Explanation Gi-

(K) clause (a) G, Municipal Administration
Ordinance, 1960 (Ord. No. X of 1960)
kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwji cwieZ
Paurashava Ordinance, 1977 (Ord. No.
XXVI of 1977) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I
ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) clause (b) G, Basic Democracies Order,
1959 (P.O. No. 18 of 1959) kwj, Kgv,
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msLvwj I ebxwji cwieZ Local
Government (Union Parishads) Ordinance,
1983 (Ord. No. LI of 1983) kwj,
ebxwj, Kgv I msLvwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

8| Section 20 G, Municipal Committee or Town
Committee or the Union Council kwji cwieZ
Paurashava or the Union Parishad kwj
cwZvwcZ nBe|

9| Section 21 Gi-

(K) sub-section (1) Gi cwieZ wbgic sub-section
(1) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(1) The rates levied under section 20 shall
be collected by the Paurashava or the
Union Parishad concerned, along with the
Paurashava or local rates, and the total
collection thus made in any one year less
such sum as may be prescribed for
payment towards the cost of collection,
shall be credited to the Consolidated Fund
in such manner as may be prescribed in
this behalf.
The provisions of the Paurashava
Ordinance, 1977 (Ord. No. XXVI of
1977) and the rules made thereunder, and
the provisions of the Local Government
(Union Parishads) Ordinance, 1983 (Ord.
No. LI of 1983) and the rules made
thereunder, relating to recovery of rates
levied under the aforementioned
concerned Ordinance, so far as they are
not inconsistent with this Ordinance, shall
apply to the recovery of the rates under
this Ordinance.;

(L) sub-section (2) Ges (3) G, Municipal
Committee or the Town Committee or the
Union Council kwj, hLvbB DwjwLZ nDK,
Gi cwieZ Paurashava or the Union
Parishad kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

10| Section 37 Gi sub-section (3) Gi, clause (ii) G,
Motor Vehicles Act, 1939 (IV of 1939)
kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwji cwieZ Motor
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Vehicles Ordinance, 1983 (Ord. No. LV of
1983) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|

11| Section 43 G, Municipal Committee or the
Town Committee or the Union Council kwj,
hLvbB DwjwLZ nDK, Gi cwieZ Paurashava or
the Union Parishad kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

12| Section 44 G, Municipal Committee or Town
Committee kwji cwieZ Paurashava k
Ges Municipal Fund kwji cwieZ
Paurashava Fund kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

13| Section 47 Gi sub-section (2) Gi clause (e) G,
Municipal Committee kwji cwieZ
Paurashava k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1959 E.P.
Ord.
XIX
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
cvebvmn OrdinanceGi me,-

(K) East Pakistan kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

The Hats and
Bazars
(Establishment
and
Acquisition)
Ordinance,
1959
(L) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 2 Gi Explanation Gi cwieZ wbgic
Explanation cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

Explanation- In sub-section (2), local authority
shall have same meaning as defined in clause
28 of section 3 of the General Clauses Act,
1897 (X of 1897), or any other authority legally
entitled to, or entrusted by the Government
with, the control of management of a local
fund.|
1959 E.P. Ord.
XXIV
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
cvebvmn Ordinance Gi me, Provincial
Government kwji cwieZ Government k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

The
Government
Fisheries
(Protection)
Ordinance,
1959
2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 9 G, Rs ki cwieZ Tk k
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cwZvwcZ nBe|
1959 E.P. Ord.
XXXI
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj, c~Y
wkivbvg Ges cvebvmn OrdinanceGi me,-

(K) East Pakistan kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

The
(Plantation
Employees)
Provident
Fund
Ordinance,
1959
(L) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (1) G, (Plantation
Employees) ebxwj I kwji cwieZ
Plantation Employees kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 2 Gi-

(K) clause (c) G, (Plantation Employees)
ebxwj I kwji cwieZ Plantation
Employees kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) clause (cc) Gi cwieZ wbgic clause (cc)
cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(cc) Court means a Labour Court
within the meaning of section 35 of
the Industrial Relations Ordinance,
1969 (Ord. No. XXIII of 1969);|

4| Section 5 Gi proviso G, rupee k, `yBevi
DwjwLZ, Gi cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ nBe|

5| Section 8 G, the Provincial Insolvency Act,
1920 (V of 1920) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I
ebxwji cwieZ Bankruptcy Act, 1997 (Act 10
of 1997) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|

6| Section 9 G, section 61 of the Provincial
Insolvency Act, 1920 (V of 1920) or under
section 230 of the Companies Act, 1913 (VII of
1913) kwj, msLvwj, Kgvwj I ebxwji cwieZ
section 75 of the Bankruptcy Act, 1997 (Act
10 of 1997) or under section 235 of the
Companies Act, 1994 (Act 18 of 1994) kwj,
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7| Section 21 G, rupees k `yBevi DwjwLZ, Gi
cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1959 E.P. Ord.
XXXIV
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj, c~Y
wkivbvg Ges cvebvmn OrdinanceGi me,-

The Private
Forests
Ordinance,
1959 (K) East Pakistan kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) rupees ki cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ
nBe|

2| Section 2 Gi clause (5) Gi cwieZ wbgic clause
(5) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(5) forest includes any land
recorded as forest in a record-of-rights prepared
under Chapter IV of the State Acquisition and
Tenancy Act, 1950 (E.B. Act XXVIII of 1951)
or such other land containing tree growth as
may by notification be declared as forest by the
Government;|

3| Section 10 Gi sub-section (5) Gi-

(K) clause (iv) G, sub-section (1) of section
23 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (I of
1894) kwj, ebxwj, msLvwj I Kgvi
cwieZ sub-section (1) of section 8 of the
Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable
Property Ordinance, 1982 (Ord. No. II of
1982) kwj, ebxwj, msLvwj I Kgv
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) clause (v) G, High Court kwji cwieZ
High Court Division kwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|
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4| Section 12 Gi sub-section (2) Gi Explanation G,
Bengal Tenancy Act, 1885 (VIII of 1885)
kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwji cwieZ State
Acquisition and Tenancy Act, 1950 (E.B. Act
XXVIII of 1951) kwj, Kgv msLvwj I ebxwj
cwZvwcZ nBe|

5| Section 15 Gi and subject to the provisions of
section 14 of the Bengal Land Revenue Sales
Act, 1859 (XI of 1859), every share or part of
an estate for which a separate account has been
opened under section 10, or section 11 of the
said Act, or under section 70 of the Land
Registration Act, 1876 (Ben. Act VII of 1876)
kwj, Kgvwj I ebxwj wejy nBe|

6| Section 61 G, section 4 of the Land
Acquisition Act, 1894 (I of 1894) kwj,
msLvwj, Kgv I ebxwji cwieZ section 3 of the
Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable
Property Ordinance, 1982 (Ord. No. II of
1982) kwj, msLvwj, Kgv I ebxwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|
1959 L
1| OrdinanceGi me,-

(K) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

The Claims
for
Maintenance
(Recovery
Abroad)
Ordinance,
1959
(L) Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1959 E.P. Ord.
LI
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,-

(K) c~Y wkivbvgvq town ki cwieZ city k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

The
Chittagong
Development
Authority
Ordinance,
1959
(L) cvebvi c_g AbyQ` town ki cwieZ
city k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) OrdinanceGi me ,-

(A) Provincial Government kwji
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cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ
nBe;

(Av) rupees ki cwieZ taka k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G,-

(K) Chittagong Municipality kwji cwieZ
Chittagong City Corporation kwj
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Municipality ki cwieZ Corporation
k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 2 Gi-

(K) clause (c1) Gi cwieZ wbgic clause (c1)
cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(c1) Corporation means the Chittagong
City Corporation;;

(L) clause (f) wejy nBe;

(M) clause (j) Gi cwieZ wbgic clause (j) Ges (k)
cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(j) Union Parishad means a Union
Parishad constituted under the Local
Government (Union Parishads)
Ordinance, 1983 (Ord. No. LI of 1983)
and situated in any part of the
Chittagong District in which this
Ordinance is in force;

(k) Zilla Parishad means the
Chittagong Zilla Parishad.|

4| Section 4 Gi-

(K) sub-section (1) Gi-

(A) clause (c) Gi cwieZ wbgic clause (c)
cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-
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(c) the Mayor of the Corporation,
ex-officio;;

(Av) clause (d) G, Pakistan Eastern
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(B) clause (h) Gi cwieZ wbgic clause (h)
cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-


(h) two Commissioners of the
Corporation to be elected by
Commissioners of the Corporation,
ex-officio;;

(C) clause (i) Gi proviso G,-

(i) the Municipal Committee is
superseded under section 112 of the
Municipality Administration
Ordinance, 1960 (X of 1960)
kwj, msLvwj, Kgv I ebxwji cwieZ
the corporation is superseded
under section 146 of the Chittagong
City Corporation Ordinance, 1982
(Ord. No. XXXV of 1982) kwj,
msLvwj, Kgv I ebxwj c wZvwcZ nBe;

(ii) Municipal Committee kwj,
`yBevi DwjwLZ, Gi cwieZ
Corporation k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) sub-section 2A wejy nBe|

5| Section 7 Gi sub-section (1) Gi clause (b) G,
Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

6| Section 22 Gi-

(K) sub-section (1) G, Municipality ki
cwieZ Corporation k cwZvwcZ nBe;
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(L) sub-section (2) G, town ki cwieZ
city k cwZvwcZ nBe|

7| Section 33 Gi-

(K) sub-section (1) G, Municipality ki
cwieZ Corporation k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) sub-section (2) Gi clause (ii) G, Chairman
of the Municipal Committee kwji
cwieZ Mayor of the Corporation kwj
cwZvwcZ nBe|

8| Section 34 Gi,-

(K) DcvUxKvq Municipality ki cwieZ
Corporation k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Chairman of the Municipal Committee
kwji cwieZ Mayor of the Corporation
kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) Municipal Committee kwji cwieZ
Corporation k cwZvwcZ nBe|

9| Section 35 G, Chairman of the Municipal
Committee concerned kwji cwieZ Mayor
of the Corporation kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

10| Section 39 Gi,-

(K) DcvUxKvq Municipality, Union Board or
District Board kwj I Kgvi cwieZ
Corporation, etc kwj I Kgv cwZvwcZ
nBe;

(L) sub-section (1) G-

(A) Municipal Committee kwji cwieZ
Corporation k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(Av) District Council or any Union
Council kwji cwieZ Zilla
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Parishad or any Union Parishad kwj
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(B) in that District or Union Council
kwji cwieZ in that Zilla or Union
Parishad kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(C) Chairman of the Municipal
Committee or of the District Council
or of the Union Council concerned
kwji cwieZ Mayor of the
Corporation or to the Chairman of the
Zilla Parishad or of the Union
Parishad kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) sub-section (2) G, Municipal Committee,
the District or the Union Council kwj I
Kgvi cwieZ Corporation, the Zilla or the
Union Parishad kwj I Kgv cwZvwcZ nBe;

(N) sub-section (3) G, District or the Union
Council kwji cwieZ Zilla or the Union
Parishad kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(O) sub-section (4) G, Municipal Committee,
the District or the Union Council kwj I
Kgvi cwieZ Corporation, the Zilla or the
Union Parishad kwj I Kgv cwZvwcZ
nBe|

11| Section 40 Gi,-

(K) DcvUxKvq Municipality ki cwieZ
Corporation k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Municipal Committee kwji cwieZ
Corporation k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) clause (c) G, Municipality ki cwieZ
within the Corporation kwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|

12| Section 44 Gi sub-section (2) Gi clause (a) G,
Municipal Committee kwji cwieZ
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Corporation k cwZvwcZ nBe|

13| Section 45 Gi,-

(K) DcvUxKvq Municipal Funds kwji
cwieZ Corporation Fund kwj cwZvwcZ
nBe;

(L) sub-section (1) G,-

(A) Municipal Committee kwji cwieZ
Corporation k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(Av) Municipal Funds kwji cwieZ
Corporation Fund kwj cwZvwcZ
nBe;

(B) Municipal Administration Ordinance,
1960 (Ord. No. X of 1960) kwj, Kgv,
msLvwj I ebxwji cwieZ Chittagong
City Corporation Ordinance, 1982 (Ord.
No. XXXV of 1982) kwj, Kgv,
msLvwj I ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) sub-section (2) G, Municipal Committee,
except those referred to in section 32 of the
Municipal Administration Ordinance, 1960
(Ord. No. X of 1960) kwj, Kgvwj,
msLvwj I ebxwji cwieZ Corporation
k cwZvwcZ nBe|

14| Section 54 G, State Bank of Pakistan kwji
cwieZ Bangladesh Bank kwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|

15| Section 60 Gi Clause (a) G, Municipal
Committee kwji cwieZ Corporation k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

16| Section 61 Gi Clause (b) G, Municipal
Administration Ordinance, 1960 (Ord. No. X of
1960) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwji cwieZ
Chittagong City Corporation Ordinance, 1982
(Ord. No. XXXV of 1982) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I
ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe|
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17| Section 73 G, Chairman of the Municipal
Committee kwji cwieZ Mayor of the
Corporation kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

18| Section 74 Gi,-

(K) sub-section (2) G, Land Acquisition Act
of 1894 (I of 1894) kwj, msLvwj I
ebxwji cwieZ Acquisition and
Requisition of Immovable Property
Ordinance, 1982 (Ord. No. II of 1982)
kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) sub-section (3) wejy nBe|

19| Section 104 Gi sub-section (2) G,-

(K) clause (a), (b) Ges (d) G, Municipal
Committee kwji cwieZ Corporation k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) clause (c) G, Municipal Committee and
its Chairman kwji cwieZ Corporation
and its Mayor kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|
1959 E.P. Ord.
LVII
The Rent-
Receipt
Ordinance,
1959
1| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1959 LIX The Power
Alcohol
Ordinance,
1959
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Ordinance Gi me Central Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, Pakistan ki
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 7 Gi clause (b) wejy nBe|

4| Section 8 Gi sub-section 3 Gi rupees ki
cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1959 E.P. Ord.
LXV
The
Chittagong
Muslim
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Ordinance Gi me , Provincial Government
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Ordinance,
1959

kwji cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

1959 E.P. Ord.
LXVI
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj, c~Y
wkivbvgv Ges cvebvmn Ordinance Gi me,-

The
Warehouses
Ordinance,
1959
(K) East Pakistan kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) rupees ki cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ
nBe|
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LXVII
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj, c~Y
wkivbvgv Ges cvebvmn Ordinance, Gi me,-

(K) East Pakistan kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

The Forest
Industries
Development
Corporation
Ordinance,
1959
(L) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 4 Gi sub-section (1) G, rupees k,
`yBevi DwjwLZ, Gi cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ
nBe|

3| Section 12 G, State Bank of Pakistan Ges
State Bank kwj, Dfq RvqMvq DwjwLZ vb, Gi
cwieZ Bangladesh Bank kwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|

4| Section 13 G, Provincial or the Central
Government kwji cwieZ Government k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

5| Section 14 Gi-

(K) sub-section (2) G, Companies Act, 1913
(VII of 1913) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I
ebxwji cwieZ Companies Act, 1994
(Act No. 18 of 1994) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I
ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe|
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(L) sub-section (4) G, section 87A of the
Companies Act, 1913 (VII of 1913)
kwj, msLvwj, Kgv I ebxwji cwieZ
section 160 of the Companies Act, 1994
(Act No. 18 of 1994) kwj, msLvwj, Kgv I
ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

6| Section 15 G, section 144 of the Companies
Act, 1913 (VII of 1913) kwj, msLvwj, Kgv I
ebxwji cwieZ section 212 of the Companies
Act, 1994 (Act No. 18 of 1994) kwj,
msLvwj, Kgv I ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe|
1959 E.P. Ord.
LXVIII
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
OrdinanceGi me,-

The Pure
Food
Ordinance,
1959
(K) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) rupees ki cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ
nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 3 Gi sub-clause (7) Gi cwieZ wbgic
clause (7) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v :-

(7) Local authority means-

(a) in a Municipality situated within a
City Corporation constituted under
any law for the time being in force, the
City Corporation;

(b) in a Municipality situated within a
Paurashava constituted under the
Paurashava Ordinance, 1977 (Ord. No.
XXVI of 1977), the Paurashava;

(c) in a local area situated within the
jurisdiction of a Zilla Parishad, the
Zilla Parishad;

(d) in any other local area, such authority
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or person as may be notified by the
Government;|

4| Section 20 Gi sub-section (1) Gi proviso-Z
East Pakistan kwji cwieZ Bangladesh
k cwZvwcZ nBe|

5| Section 22 G Urdu ki cwieZ English k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

6| Section 32 Gi sub-section (1) G East
Pakistan kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

7| Section 40 Gi sub-section (2) Gi clause (b) Gi
sub-clause (i), (ii) Ges (iii) Gi cwieZ wbgic sub-
clauses (i), (ii) Ges (iii) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v :-

(i) in the case where the offence is committed
within a Municipality situated within the
jurisdiction of a City Corporation
constituted under any law for the time
being in force, the Mayor of the City
Corporation concerned;

(ii) in the case where the offence is committed
within a Municipality situated within the
jurisdiction of a Paurashava, the Chairman
of the Paurashava concerned;

(iii) in the case where the offence is committed
within the jurisdiction of a Zilla Parishad,
the Chairman of the Zilla Parishad
concerned.|
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LXXVI
The
Dhanmondi
Residential
Zone
(Termination
of Lease)
Ordinance,
1959
1| cvebvmn Ordinance Gi me, Provincial
Government kwji cwieZ Government k
cwZvwcZ nBe|
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1960 E.P. Ord.
XVI
1| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

The Anti-
Corruption
(Tribunal)
Ordinance,
1960
2| Section 2 Gi clause (a) G, East Pakistan
Bureau of Anti-Corruption kwji cwieZ
Bureau of Anti-Corruption kwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|

3| Section 5 G, Provincial Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Section 7 G, High Court kwji cwieZ
High Court Division kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|
1960 XXVIII
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
OrdinanceGi me ,-

(K) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

The Tea
(Control of
Prices,
Distribution
and
Movement)
Ordinance,
1960
(L) appropriate Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) rupees ki cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ
nBe|

2| Section 2 Gi clause (aa) wejy nBe|

3| Section 27 G, Provincial Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Section 30 Gi cwieZ wbgic Section 30 cwZvwcZ
nBe, h_v:-

30. Delegation of Powers.- The Government
may, by notified order, direct that all or any
of its powers under this Ordinance or the
rules made thereunder shall in relation to
such matters and subject to such conditions,
if any, as may be specified in the direction, be
exercisable also by such officer or authority
subordinate to the Government as may be
specified in the direction.|

5| Section 31 G, Central Government or a
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Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1960 XLV
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
OrdinanceGi me ,-

The
Probation of
Offenders
Ordinance,
1960
(K) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Director ki cwieZ Director General
kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, Pakistan ki
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 2 Gi clause (c) Gi cwieZ wbgic clause
(c) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(c) Director General means the Director
General of the Department of Social
Services or any other officer appointed to
carry on his function;|

4| Section 3 Gi-

(K) sub-section (1) Gi-

(A) clause (a) Z a High Court kwji
cwieZ the High Court Division
kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(Av) clause (d) wejy nBe;

(L) sub-section (3) Z or a Subdivisional
Magistrate kwj wejy nBe|

5| Section 5 Gi sub-section (1) Gi clause (a) Z
or transportation for life kwji cwieZ
imprisonment for life kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

6| Section 7 Gi sub-section (3) Gi clause (b) Z
rupees ki cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ nBe|

7| Section 17 Gi cwieZ wbgic Section 17 cwZvwcZ
nBe, h_v:-
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17. Provisions of this Ordinance to be in
addition to and not in derogation of certain
laws. The provisions of this Ordinance
shall be in addition to and not in derogation
of the Children Act, 1974 (XXXIX of
1974) and the Borstal Schools Act, 1928
(Ben. Act I of 1928).|
1960 XLVI The Public
Investments
(Financial
Safeguards)
Ordinance,
1960
1| Section 4 Gi Companies Act, 1913 (VII of
1913) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwji cwieZ
Companies Act, 1994 (Act 18 of 1994)
kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe|
1960 LI
1| OrdinanceGi me ,-

(K) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

The Eye
Surgery
(Restriction)
Ordinance,
1960
(L) rupees ki cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ
nBe|
1961 E.P. Ord.
II
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,-

The Khulna
Development
Authority
Ordinance,
1961
(K) c~Y wkivbvgvq town ki cwieZ city k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) cvebvi c_g AbyQ` town ki cwieZ
city k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) OrdinanceGi me ,-

(A) Provincial Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ
nBe;

(Av) rupees ki cwieZ taka k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G,-

(K) Khulna Municipality kwji cwieZ
Khulna City Corporation kwj cwZvwcZ
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nBe;

(L) Municipality ki cwieZ Corporation
k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 2 Gi-



(K) clause (C1) Gi cwieZ wbgic clause (C1)
cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(C1) Corporation means the Khulna
City Corporation;;

(L) clause (f) wejy nBe;

(M) clause (j) Gi cwieZ wbgic clause (j) Ges (k)
cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(j) Union Parishad means a Union
Parishad constituted under the Local
Government (Union Parishads)
Ordinance, 1983 (Ord. No. LI of 1983)
and situated in any part of the Khulna
District in which this Ordinance is in
force;

(k) Zilla Parishad means the Khulna
Zilla Parishad.|

4| Section 4 Gi-

(K) sub-section (1) Gi-

(A) clause (c) Gi cwieZ wbgic clause (c)
cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(c) the Mayor of the Corporation, ex-
officio;;

(Av) clause (d) G, Pakistan Eastern
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;
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(B) clause (h) Gi cwieZ wbgic clause (h)
cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(h) two Commissioners of the
Corporation to be elected by
Commissioners of the
Corporation.;

(C) clause (i) Gi c _g Proviso G,-

(i) the Municipal Committee is
superseded under section 112 of the
Municipal Administration
Ordinance, 1960 (Ord. No. X of
1960) kwj, msLvwj, Kgv I
ebxwji cwieZ the Corporation is
superseded under section 145 of the
Khulna City Corporation Ordinance,
1984 (Ord. No. LXXII of 1984)
kwj, msLvwj, Kgv I ebxwj
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(ii) Municipal Committee kwj,
`yBevi DwjwLZ, Gi cwieZ
Corporation k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) sub-section (2A) wejy& nBe|

5| Section 7 Gi sub-section (1) Gi clause (b) G,
Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

6| Section 22 Gi-

(K) sub-section (1) G, Municipality ki
cwieZ Corporation k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) sub-section (2) G, town ki cwieZ
city k cwZvwcZ nBe|

7| Section 33 Gi-

(K) sub-section (1) G, Municipality ki
cwieZ Corporation k cwZvwcZ nBe;
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(L) sub-section (2) Gi clause (ii) G, Chairman
of the Municipal Committee kwji cwieZ
Mayor of the Corporation kwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|

8| Section 34 G,-

(K) DcvUxKvq Municipal Committee kwji
cwieZ Corporation k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Chairman of the Municipal Committee
kwji cwieZ Mayor of the Corporation
kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) Municipal Committee kwji cwieZ
Corporation k cwZvwcZ nBe|

9| Section 35 G,-

(K) Chairman of the Municipal Committee
concerned kwji cwieZ Mayor of the
Corporation kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) the Municipal kwji cwieZ the
Corporation kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

10| Section 41 Gi-

(K) DcvUxKvq Municipality, Union Council or
District Council kwj I Kgvi cwieZ
Corporation, etc. kwj I Kgv cwZvwcZ
nBe;

(L) sub-section (1) G,-

(A) Municipality ki cwieZ
Corporation k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(Av) Municipal Committee kwji cwieZ
Corporation k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(B) District Council or any Union
Council kwj, `yBevi, DwjwLZ Gi cwieZ
Zilla Parishad or any Union Parishad
kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;
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(C) in that District or Union Council
kwji cwieZ in that Zilla or Union
Parishad kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(D) Chairman of the Municipal
Committee or of the District Council
or of the Union Council kwji
cwieZ Mayor of the Corporation or
to the Chairman of the Zilla Parishad
or of the Union Parishad kwj
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) sub-section (2) G, Municipal Committee,
the District or the Union Council kwj I
Kgvi cwieZ Corporation, the Zilla or the
Union Parishad kwj I Kgv cwZvwcZ nBe;

(N) sub-section (3) G, District or the Union
Council kwji cwieZ Zilla or the Union
Parishad kwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(O) sub-section (4) G, Municipal Committee,
the District or the Union Council kwj I
Kgvi cwieZ Corporation, the Zilla or the
Union Parishad kwj I Kgv cwZvwcZ
nBe|

11| Section 42 Gi-

(K) DcvUxKvq Municipal Committee kwji
cwieZ Corporation k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) clause (c) G, Municipality ki cwieZ
Corporation k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) Municipal Committee kwji cwieZ
Corporation k cwZvwcZ nBe|

12| Section 46 Gi sub-section (2) Gi-

(K) clause (a) G, Municipal Committee
kwji cwieZ Corporation k cwZvwcZ
nBe;
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(L) clause (b) Ges (c) G, Provincial or Central
Government or both kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) clause (e) G, Central Government
kwji cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ
nBe|

13| Section 47 Gi,-

(K) DcvUxKvq Municipal Funds kwji
cwieZ Corporation Fund kwj cwZvwcZ
nBe;

(L) sub-section (1) G,-

(A) Municipal Committee kwji cwieZ
Corporation k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(Av) Municipal Funds kwji cwieZ
Corporation Fund kwj cwZvwcZ
nBe;

(B) Municipal Administration
Ordinance, 1960 (Ord. No. X of
1960) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwji
cwieZ Khulna City Corporation
Ordinance, 1984 (Ord. No. LXXII of
1984) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwj
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) sub-section (2) G, Municipal Committee,
except those referred to in section 32 of the
Municipal Administration Ordinance, 1960
(Ord. No. X of 1960) kwj, Kgvwj,
msLvwj I ebxwji cwieZ Corporation
k cwZvwcZ nBe|

14| Section 56 G, State Bank of Pakistan kwji
cwieZ Bangladesh Bank kwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|

15| Section 62 Gi clause (a) G, Municipal
Committee kwji cwieZ Corporation k
cwZvwcZ nBe|
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16| Section 63 Gi clause (b) G, Municipal
Administration Ordinance, 1960 (Ord. No. X of
1960) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwji cwieZ
Khulna City Corporation Ordinance, 1984
(Ord. No. LXXII of 1984) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj
I ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

17| Section 75 G, Chairman of the Municipal
Committee kwji cwieZ Mayor of the
Corporation kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

18| Section 76 Gi,-

(K) sub-section (2) G, Land Acquisition Act,
1894 (I of 1894) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I
ebxwji cwieZ Acquisition and
Requisition of Immovable Property
Ordinance, 1982 (Ord. No. II of 1982)
kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) sub-section (3) wejy nBe|

19| Section 104 Gi sub-section (2) G,-

(K) clause (a), (b) Ges (d) G, Municipal
Committee kwji cwieZ Corporation k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) clause (c) G, Municipal Committee and
its Chairman kwji cwieZ Corporation
and its Mayor kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|
1961 XIII
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj c~Y
wkivbvg Ges cvebvmn OrdinanceGi me,-

(K) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

The Medical
Colleges
(Governing
Bodies)
Ordinance,
1961
(L) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 3 Gi sub-section (1) G, within the
Province kwj wejy nBe|
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1961 E.P. Ord.
XVII
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
OrdinanceGi me ,-

(K) paisa ki cwieZ poisha k cwZvwcZ
nBe;

The Land
Dues
(Rounding
off to
Decimal
Coins)
Ordinance,
1961
(L) rupees ki cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ
nBe;

2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 2 wejy nBe|

4| Section 3 Gi-

(K) Provincial Government kwj, `yBevi
DwjwLZ, Gi cwieZ Government k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) sixteen annas, sixty four pice or one
hundred and ninety-two pies to kwj wejy
nBe|
1961 XIX The Notaries
Ordinance,
1961
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj c~Y
wkivbvg Ges cvebvmn OrdinanceGi me,-

(K) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 2 Gi-

(K) clause (b) Gi or any advocate of the High
Court kwj wejy nBe;

(L) clause (c) Gi proviso Gi Pakistan ki
cwieZ in the territory now comprised in
Bangladesh kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|
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3| Section 3 G, the Province kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Section 4 Gi sub-section (1) G, that ki
cwieZ the k cwZvwcZ nBe|

5| Section 5 Gi sub-section (1) Gi clause (a) G,
that ki cwieZ the k cwZvwcZ nBe|

6| Section 6 G, that ki cwieZ the k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

7| Section 9 Gi sub-section (2) wejy nBe|
1961 XXV
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
OrdinanceGi me ,-

(K) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

The
Petroleum
Products
Development
Surcharge)
Ordinance,
1961.
(L) Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 3 Gi-

(K) Subject to the provisions kwji c~e
(1) ebx I msLv mwbewkZ nBe;

(L) sub-section (2) wejy nBe;

(M) sub-section (3) G, or arrears thereof under
sub-section (2) kwj, ebxwj I msLv wejy&
nBe|

3| Section 4 Gi sub-section (2) G, Essential
Supplies Act, 1957 (III of 1957) kwj, Kgv,
msLvwj I ebxwji cwieZ Essential
Commodities Act, 1957 (III of 1957) kwj,
Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Section 5 G, sub-section (2) of section 10 of the
Income-tax Act, 1922 (XI of 1922) kwj,
ebxwj, msLvwji I Kgvi cwieZ Chapter V and
Chapter VI of the Income-tax Ordinance, 1984
(Ord. No. XXXVI of 1984) kwj, msLvwj, Kgv I
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ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

5| SECOND SCHEDULE Gi Sl. Numbers 6 Ges
Zrmsv GwUmg~n wejy nBe|
1961 E.P. Ord.
XXVIII
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,-

The
Agricultural
University
Ordinance,
1961
(K) c~Y wkivbvgvi East Pakistan kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) cvebvi c_g AbyQ`i East Pakistan kwji
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) OrdinanceGi me ,-

(A) Provincial Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ
nBe;

(Av) East Pakistan kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 3 Gi sub-section (2) G, The Governor of
East Pakistan kwji cwieZ The President of
the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ
nBe|

3| Section 16 Gi clauses (ii) Ges (iii) Gi cwieZ
wbgic clauses (ii) Ges (iii) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(ii) the Director General of Secondary and
Higher Secondary Education;

(iii) the Director General of Bangladesh
Agriculture Research Institute;|

4| Section 17 Gi clause (e) G, Pakistan ki
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

5| Section 27 Gi sub-section (1) Gi, clause (b) G,
Central or the Provincial Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|
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6| SCHEDULE Gi-

(K) First Statutes of the University wkivbvg
Gi-

(A) Section 7 Gi clause (iii) Gi cwieZ
wbgic clause (iii) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(iii) the Director General of
Bangladesh Agriculture Research
Institute;;



(Av) Section 8 Gi clause (ii) Gi cwieZ
wbgic clause (ii) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(ii) the Director General
Secondary and Higher Secondary
Education;;

(B) Section 10 G, Rs ki cwieZ Tk
k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Second Statutes of the University
wkivbvg Gi-

(A) Section 2 Gi clause (b) G, Pakistan
ki cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ
nBe;

(Av) Section 5 Gi sub-section (1) Gi clause
(c) Gi Proviso G, Pakistan ki cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1961 E.P.
Ord.
XXXVI
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj, c~Y
wkivbvg Ges cvebvmn OrdinanceGi me,-

The
Engineering
and
Technological
University
Ordinance,
(K) East Pakistan kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;
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1961
(L) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 3 Gi sub-section (2) G, The
Governor kwji cwieZ The President of the
Peoples Republic of Bangladesh kwj
cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 15 Gi clauses (ii) Ges (iii) Gi cwieZ
wbgic clauses (ii) Ges (iii) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v :-

(ii) the Director General of Higher
Education;

(iii) the Director General of Technical
Education, Bangladesh;|



4| Section 27 Gi sub-section (1) Gi clause (b) G,
Central or Provincial Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

5| SCHEDULE Gi-

(K) First Statutes of the University wkivbvg
Gi-

(A) Section 7 Gi clause (iii) Gi cwieZ
wbgic clause (iii) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(iii) the Director General of
Technical Education,
Bangladesh;;

(Av) Section 8 Gi clause (ii) Gi cwieZ
wbgic clause (ii) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(ii) the Director General of
Higher Education;;

(B) Section 10 G, Rs k, `yBevi DwjwLZ,
Gi cwieZ Tk k cwZvwcZ nBe|

(L) Second Statutes of the University wkivbvg
Gi-
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(A) Section 2 Gi clause (b) G, Pakistan
ki cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ
nBe;

(Av) Section 5 Gi sub-section (1) Gi clause
(c) Gi Proviso G, Pakistan ki
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ
nBe|
1961 E.P. Ord.
XLIV
1| Ordinance Gi me ,- Provincial Government
kwji cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

The Domestic
Servants
Registration
Ordinance,
1961
2| Section 3 Gi within two months from the date
of coming into force of this Ordinance or
kwj Ges whichever is later, kwj I Kgv
wejy nBe|

3| Section 5 Gi rupees ki cwieZ taka k
cwZvwcZ nBe|


1961 XLIV
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Ordinance Gi me , Provincial Government
kwji cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, Pakistan ki
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

The
Voluntary
Social
Welfare
Agencies
(Registration
and Control)
Ordinance,
1961
3| Section 14 Gi sub-section (1) G, rupees ki
cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1962 E.P. Ord.
1
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj, c~Y
wkivbvg I cvebvmn OrdinanceGi me,-

The Waqfs
Ordinance,
1962
(K) East Pakistan kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 2 Gi clause (10) Gi Explanation Gi
and section 14 of the Religious Endowments
Act, 1863 (XX of 1863) kwj, msLvwj, Kgv I
ebxwj wejy nBe|
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3| Section 4 wejy nBe|

4| Section 7 Gi sub-section (1) G, for the
Province of East Pakistan kwji cwieZ for
Bangladesh kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

5| Section 35 Gi sub-section (4) G, High Court
kwji cwieZ High Court Division kwj
cwZvwcZ nBe|

6| Section 61 Gi rupees k, `yBevi DwjwLZ, Gi
cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ nBe|

7| Section 63 G, rupees ki cwieZ taka k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

8| Section 71 Gi sub-section (7) G, Rs ki
cwieZ Tk k cwZvwcZ nBe|

9| Section 85 G, Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (I
of 1894) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwji cwieZ
Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable
Property Ordinance, 1982 (Ord. No. II of
1982) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|
1962 E. P.
Ord. II
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
cvebvmn Ordinance Gi me , East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

The
Prevention of
Interference
With Aids to
Navigation
Ordinance,
1962
2| Section 4 Gi sub-section (7) G, Provincial
Government kwji cwieZ Government k
cwZvwcZ nBe|
1962 E.P. Ord.
VI
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj, c~Y
wkivbvg Ges cvebvi c_g AbyQ`mn Ordinance Gi
me,-

The
Agricultural
Pests
Ordinance,
1962
(K) East Pakistan kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 2 Gi clause (g) wejy nBe|
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3| Section 5 Gi local area kwji cwieZ area
k cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Section 10 G, rupees k, `yBevi DwjwLZ, Gi
cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1962 IX The Port
Authorities
Lands and
Buildings
(Recovery of
Possession)
Ordinance, 1962
1| Ordinance Gi me, Central Government
kwji cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1962 E.P. Ord.
XV
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj, c~Y
wkivbvg Ges cvebvmn OrdinanceGi me,-

(K) East Pakistan kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

The Society
for the
Prevention of
Cruelty to
Animals
Ordinance,
1962
(L) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 3 Gi sub-section (2) G, The Governor
of East Pakistan kwji cwieZ The President
of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh kwj
cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 8 wejy nBe|

4| Section 11 Gi sub-section (1) G, East
Pakistan Ges in East Pakistan kwj wejy
nBe|

5| Section 12 wejy nBe|

6| Section 14 Gi or for any particular purpose
for which the corpus or income of the property
vested in it under section 8 may be applied
under the provisions of section 10, and, kwj,
msLvwj I Kgvwj wejy nBe|
1962 XXXIX
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
OrdinanceGi me ,-

The Tea
Plantations
Labour
Ordinance,
1962
(K) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;
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(L) rupees ki cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ
nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, Pakistan ki
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 3 Gi sub-section (1) G, for the
Province kwj wejy nBe|

4| Section 4 Gi clause (b) G, municipal body or
other kwj wejy nBe|

5| Section 42 G, Factories Act, 1934 (XXV of
1934) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwji cwieZ
Factories Act, 1965 (E. P. Act IV of 1965)
kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe|
1962 LVI The
Apprenticeship
Ordinance,
1962
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Ordinance Gi me , Provincial Government
kwji cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, Pakistan ki
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 2 Gi clause (f) G, Industrial and
Commercial Employment (Standing Orders)
Ordinance, 1960 (III of 1960) kwj, ebxwj,
Kgv I msLvwji cwieZ Employment of Labour
(Standing Orders) Act, 1965 (E. P. Act VIII of
1965) kwj, ebxwj, Kgv I msLvwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|

4| Section 3 Gi Provincial and Regional kwj
wejy nBe|

5| Section 5 Gi-

(K) sub-section (1) G, Income-tax Act, 1922
(XI of 1922) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I
ebxwji cwieZ Income-tax Ordinance,
1984 (Ord. No. XXXVI of 1984) kwj,
Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) sub-section (2) G, Central Government
kwji cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ
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nBe|

6| Section 10 G, rupees k, `yBevi Dwj wLZ, Gi
cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ nBe|

7| Section 14 wejy nBe|
1962 LXV
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
OrdinanceGi me ,-

(K) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

The
Allopathic
System
(Prevention
of Misuse)
Ordinance,
1962
(L) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 2 Ges 4 G, Medical Councils
Ordinance, 1962 (XXXII of 1962) kwj, Kgv,
msLvwj I ebxwji cwieZ Medical and Dental
Council Act, 1980 (XVI of 1980) kwj, Kgv,
msLvwj I ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 8 G, Central Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Section 9 G, rupees ki cwieZ taka k
cwZvwcZ nBe|
1963 II
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj, c~Y
wkivbvg I cvebvmn Act Gi me, Pakistan ki
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

The Diplomatic
Immunities
(Conferences
with
Commonwealth
Countries) Act,
1963
2| Section 3 Gi Central Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1963 E.P. Ord.
II
1| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

The Services
(Temporary
Powers)
Ordinance,
1963
2| Section 2 G, Provincial Government kwj,
`yBevi DwjwLZ, Gi cwieZ Government k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 3 Gi-

(K) sub-section (1) G,-

(A) the Trade Unions Act, 1965 (E. P. Act
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V of 1965) or the Labour Disputes Act,
1965 (E. P. Act VI of 1965) kwj,
Kgvwj, msLvwj I ebxwji cwieZ the
Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969
(Ord. No. XXIII of 1969) kwj, Kgv,
msLvwj I ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(Av) rupees ki cwieZ taka k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

(L) sub-section (2) G, rupees ki cwieZ
taka k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1963 E.P. Ord.
VIII
The
Chittagong
Development
Authority
(Land
Acquisition
Validation)
Ordinance,
1963
1| Section 2 Gi Provincial Government kwj,
`yBevi DwjwLZ, Gi cwieZ Government k
cwZvwcZ nBe|
1963 XI The
Cantonments
Rent
Restriction
Act, 1963
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Act Gi me , Central Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, Pakistan ki
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 3 Gi-

(K) clause (a) wejy nBe;

(L) clause (b) Gi any Provincial
Government Kgv I kwj Ges or of any
Provincial Government kwj wejyw nBe|

4| Section 17 Gi sub-section (11) G, or the
Provincial Government kwj wejy nBe|

5| Section 18 Gi sub-section (2) Gi rupees ki
cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ nBe|

6| Section 19 Gi sub-section (4) Gi kZvsk
Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
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cwZvwcZ nBe|

7| Section 28 Gi rupees ki cwieZ taka k
cwZvwcZ nBe|
1963 XII
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Act Gi me,-

The Indecent
Advertisements
Prohibition Act,
1963
(K) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 14 wejy nBe|
1965 E.P. Act
IV
Factories Act,
1965
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Act Gi me,-

(K) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) rupees ki cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ
nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 9 Gi the Province kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Section 10 Gi clause (a) Gi Pakistan ki
cwieZ the Republic kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|
1965 E.P. Ord.
V
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Ordinance Gi me , Provincial Government
kwji cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

The
Publication of
Books
(Regulation
and Control)
Ordinance,
1965
2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 2 Gi sub-section (2) G, Press and
Publications Ordinance, 1960 (Ord. No. XV of
1960) and the Copyright Ordinance, 1962 (Ord.
No. XXIV of 1962) kwj, Kgvwj, msLvwj I
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ebxwji cwieZ Printing Presses and
Publications (Declaration and Registration) Act,
1973 (XXIII of 1973) and KwcivBU AvBb, 2000
(2000 mbi 28 bs AvBb) kwj, Kgvwj, msLvwj I
ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Section 7 Gi rupees ki cwieZ taka k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

5| Section 8 Gi East Pakistan kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1965 E.P.
Act VII
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj, c~Y
wkivbvgmn OrdinanceGi me,-

The Shops and
Establishments
Act, 1965
(K) East Pakistan kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) rupees ki cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ
nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi-

(K) sub-section (4) G, the Province kwji
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) sub-section (6) Gi-

(A) clause (i) G, Provincial or Central
Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(Av) clause (ii) G, Pakistan Eastern
Railway Board kwji cwieZ
Railway Division kwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|

3| Section 2 Gi-

(K) clause (g) Gi sub-clause (i) Gi Provincial
or Central Government kwji cwieZ
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Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) clause (i) G Factories Act, 1934 (XXV of
1934) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwji
cwieZ Factories Act, 1965 (IV of 1965)
kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe;

(M) clause (p) Gi sub-clause (i) G, Pakistan
ki cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ
nBe|

4| Section 25 Gi sub-section (3) G, Pakistan
ki cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1965 XX
1| c~Y wkivbvg I cvebvmn Ordinance Gi me,
Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

The Naval
Academy
(Award of
Degrees)
Ordinance,
1965

2| Section 4 Gi Central Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|


1965 XXI
1| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) Gi Pakistan
ki cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 3 Gi-

The
Reservists
(Reinstateme
nt in Civil
Employment)
Ordinance,
1965
(K) sub-section (2) G, Central Government
kwji cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ
nBe;

(L) sub-section (4) G, rupees ki cwieZ
taka k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 5 Gi Central Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1965 XXXII The Control
of
Employment
Ordinance,
1965
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
OrdinanceGi me, Central Government or the
Provincial Government, Central Government
or a Provincial Government, Central
Government Ges Provincial Government
kwji cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, Pakistan k,
wZbevi DwjwLZ, Gi cwieZ Bangladesh k
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cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 2 Gi-

(K) clause (5) wejy nBe;

(L) clause (7) wejy nBe|

4| Section 3 wejy nBe|

5| Section 4 Gi cwieZ wbgic Section 4 cwZvwcZ
nBe, h_v:-

4. Manpower Board.- (1) The Government
may constitute a Manpower Board
consisting of 6 members to be appointed
by it;

(2) One of the members appointed under sub-
section (1) as may be determined by the
Government, shall be the Chairman of the
Board;

(3) Three members of the Board including the
Chairman shall constitute a quroum at a
meeting of the Board.|

6| Section 5 Gi sub-section (1) Gi Proviso wejy
nBe|

7| Section 7 Gi sub-section (1) G, or for service
under the Compulsory Service (Armed Forces)
Ordinance, 1965 (Ord. No. XXIV of 1965), in
pursuance of an order or requisition of the
Board or of a notice served under section 6 of
the said Ordinance kwj, ebxwj, Kgvwj I
msLvwj wejy nBe|

8| Section 8 Gi sub-section (2) Gi-

(K) clause (b) Gi cwieZ wbgic clause (b) Ges
(bb) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(b) an officer of the Directorate of
Labour nominated by that Directorate;

(bb) an officer of the Bureau of Manpower,
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Employment Training, nominated by
that Bureau;|

(L) clause (c) Gi cwieZ wbgic clause (c)
cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(c) One person to represent the Ministry
of Industry, to be nominated by that
Ministry.

(M) clause (d) Gi Board ki cwieZ
Division k cwZvwcZ nBe|

9| Section 13 Gi sub-section (1) Gi rupees ki
cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1966 IX The Carriage
by Air
(International
Convention)
Act, 1966
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj, c~Y
wkivbvg I cvebvmn Act Gi me,-

(K) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1966 XII
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
cvebvmn Act Gi me, Pakistan ki cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

The Ex-
Government
Servants
(Employment
with Foreign
Governments)
(Prohibition)
Act, 1966
2| Section 2 Gi clause (a) G, servant of the
Central Government or a Provincial
Government kwji cwieZ employee of the
Government kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 3 Gi-

(K) sub-section (1) G, Central Government
kwji cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ
nBe;

(L) sub-section (2) wejy nBe|

4| Section 4 Gi rupees ki cwieZ taka k
cwZvwcZ nBe|
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1966 XVI
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Act Gi me,-

The
Cantonments
Pure Food
Act, 1966
(K) Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) rupees ki cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ
nBe|

2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, Pakistan ki
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 2 Gi clause (5) Gi cwieZ wbgic clause
(5) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(5) Chemical Examiner means Director
of Public Health Laboratory and includes
any other officer appointed by the
Government to be a Chemical Examiner
for the purposes of this Act;|
1967 E. P. Act
I
The
Technical
Education
Act, 1967
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj, c~Y
wkivbvg Ges cvebvmn Act Gi me ,-

(K) East Pakistan kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 4 Gi-

(K) clause (d) G, Principal, Rajshahi
Engineering College kwj I Kgvi cwieZ
Director, Bangladesh Institute of
Technology, Rajshahi kwj I Kgvwj
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) clause (g) G, Engineering University
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh University of
Engineering and Technology kwj
cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 10 G, Governor of East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ President of the Peoples
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Republic of Bangladesh kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Section 30 Gi-

(K) clause (a) G, Pakistan ki cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) clause (b) G, Legislature in Pakistan
kwji cwieZ House of the Nation or
J atiyo Sangsad kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

5| SCHEDULE Gi, Matriculation kwj,
hLvbB DwjwLZ nDK, Gi cwieZ Secondary
School Certificate kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|
1967 III
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Act Gi me,-

The Import of
Goods (Price
Equalization
Surcharge)
Act, 1967
(K) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 5 Gi, Sea Customs Act, 1878 (VIII of
1878) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwji cwieZ
Customs Act, 1969 (IV of 1969) kwj, Kgv,
msLvwj I ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 7 wejy nBe|
1967 VIII
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Act Gi me, Central Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|

The Excise
Duty on
Minerals
(Labour
Welfare) Act,
1967
2| Section 1 Gi, sub-section (2) G, Pakistan
ki cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 3 Gi sub-section (1) G,-

(K) Paisa ki cwieZ Poisha k cwZvwcZ
nBe;

(L) rupee ki cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ
nBe|
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4| Section 4 Gi sub-section (2) G, State Bank of
Pakistan kwji cwieZ Bangladesh Bank
kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

5| Section 5 Gi-

(K) sub-section (2) Gi kZvsk rupees ki
cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) sub-section (4) Gi clause (b) Gi a
Provincial Government kwj wejy nBe;

(M) sub-section (6) Gi clause (c) G, a
Provincial Government, kwj I Kgv wejy
nBe;

(N) sub-section 9 Gi or, with the previous
approval of the Central Government,
Kgvwj I kwj wejy nBe;

(O) sub-section (11) Gi Chartered
Accountants Ordinance, 1961 (XII of
1961) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwji
cwieZ Chartered Accountants Order,
1973 (P.O. No. 2 of 1973) kwj, Kgv,
msLvwj I ebxwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

6| Section 6 Gi sub-section (1) Gi subject to the
previous approval of the Central Government,
Kgvwj I kwj wejy nBe|

7| Section 11 Gi sub-section (2) Gi-

(K) clause (i) Gi State Bank of Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh Bank kwj
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) clause (ix) Gi a Provincial Government,
kwj I Kgv wejy nBe;

(M) clause (xiii) Gi rupees ki cwieZ
taka k cwZvwcZ nBe|
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The Bangladesh Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1973

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Year No. Short title Amendments

8| Section 12 wejy nBe|
1967 E. P. Act
XVII
The Finance
Act, 1967
1| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, East Pakistan
kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 2 G, Provincial Government kwj,
`yBevi DwjwLZ, Gi cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 15 wejy nBe|

4| SCHEDULE wejy nBe|
1968 E. P. Act
III
The
Conservator
of Ports
Lands and
Buildings
(Recovery of
Possession)
Act, 1968
1| Act Gi me Provincial Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|



1968 V
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj, c~Y
wkivbvg Ges cvebvmn Act Gi me , Pakistan
ki cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

The Carriage
by Air
(Supplementary
Convention)
Act, 1968
2| Section 2 Gi sub-section (3) Gi Central
Government kwji cwieZ Government k
cwZvwcZ nBe|
1969 E.P. Ord.
V
The Pilotage
Ordinance,
1969
1| GB AbyQ` mskvab viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj, c~Y
wkivbvg Ges cvebvmn Ordinance Gi me, East
Pakistan kwji cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

2| Section 3 G, Pakistan k, `yBevi DwjwLZ, Gi
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 5 Gi sub-section (4) G, Provincial
Government kwji cwieZ Government k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

4| Section 6 G, Provincial Government kwji
cwieZ Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|
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The Bangladesh Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1973 341
Year No. Short title Amendments
1969 XVII The
Securities and
Exchange
Ordinance,
1969
1| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, Pakistan ki
cwieZ Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1969 XIX
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
Ordinance Gi me , Commander-in-Chief
kwji cwieZ Chief of Staff kwj cwZvwcZ
nBe|

The Defence
Services
(Inquiry)
(Special
Provisions)
Ordinance,
1969
2| Section 1 Gi sub-section (2) G, Central
Government kwji cwieZ Government k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 2 Gi clause (b) Gi cwieZ wbgic clause
(b) cwZvwcZ nBe, h_v:-

(b) Chief of Staff, in relation to a person
whose conduct is inquired into under this
Ordinance, means the Chief of Army Staff,
Naval Staff or Air Staff, as the case may
be;|

4| Section 4 Gi of the Service kwj wejy nBe|

5| Section 6 Gi sub-section (1) G, Central
Government kwji cwieZ Government k
cwZvwcZ nBe|
1970 V
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
cvebvmn OrdinanceGi me ,-

(K) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

The
Monopolies
and
Restrictive
Trade
Practices
(Control and
Prevention)
Ordinance,
1970
(M) rupees ki cwieZ taka k cwZvwcZ
nBe;

(N) in any Province kwj wejy nBe|

2| Section 2 Gi clause (q) G, Companies Act,
1913 (VII of 1913) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I
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The Bangladesh Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1973

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ebxwji cwieZ Companies Act, 1994 (Act
No. 18 of 1994) kwj, Kgv, msLvwj I ebxwj
cwZvwcZ nBe|

3| Section 12 Gi clause (a) Gi sub-clause (ii) Gi
the National Investment Trust and kwj wejy
nBe|

4| Section 16 Gi sub-section (1) Gi Explanation
Gi Central Statistical Office of the Central
Government kwji cwieZ Government k
cwZvwcZ nBe|

5| Section 20 Gi High Court kwji cwieZ
High Court Division k cwZvwcZ nBe|

6| Section 25 Gi-

(K) clause (a) G, Central Government or a
Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;

(L) clause (b) G, Central Government or by a
Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe;
(M) clause (c) G, Central Government or a
Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1970 XXII 1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfbic wKQy Kiv bv nBj, c~Y
wkivbvg I cvebvmn OrdinanceGi me,-

The National
Service
Ordinance,
1970
(K) Pakistan ki cwieZ Bangladesh k
cwZvwcZ nBe;
(L) Central Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|
1970 E.P. Ord.
XXIV
1| GB AbyQ` mskvabi viv wfb ic wKQy Kiv bv nBj,
OrdinanceGi me ,-
(K) East Pakistan kwji cwieZ
Bangladesh k cwZvwcZ nBe;

The
Government
and Local
Authority
Lands and
Buildings
(Recovery of
(L) Provincial Government kwji cwieZ
Government k cwZvwcZ nBe|
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The Bangladesh Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1973 343
Year No. Short title Amendments

Possession)
Ordinance,
1970
2| Section 2 Gi clause (d) Gi clause (23) of
section 3 of the Bengal General Clauses Act,
1899 (Bengal Act I of 1899) kwj, ebxwj,
msLvwj Ges Kgvi cwieZ clause (28) of section
3 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (X of
1897) kwj, ebxwj, msLvwj Ges Kgv cwZvwcZ
nBe|
3| Section 4 Gi sub-section (1) G, is a servant of
Government in Pakistan kwji cwieZ is a
person in the service of the Republic kwj
cwZvwcZ nBe|
4| Section 7 Gi sub-section (1) G, Sub-divisional
Officer kwji cwieZ Upazilla Nirbahi
Officer kwj cwZvwcZ nBe|

5| Section 15 wejy nBe|]

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