Chapter XII - Miscellaneous
Section 101
Section 101: Power to remove difficulties
The Central Government could issue Gazette orders to remove implementation difficulties within a limited period after commencement.
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Statutory text
Bare law
If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as may appear to be necessary, for removing the difficulty: Provided that no order shall be made under this section after of the expiry of the period of three years from the date of commencement of this Act.
(2) Every order made under this section shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament.
Key takeaways
Core rule
The Central Government could issue Gazette orders to remove implementation difficulties within a limited period after commencement.
Practical check
For a claimed difficulty-removal measure, identify the Gazette order, commencement reference and three-year window.
Scope and operation
An order must be consistent with the Act and laid before Parliament. The source text contains an apparent printed “after of” phrase in its three-year proviso, preserved verbatim in the statutory blocks.
Applying the section
For a claimed difficulty-removal measure, identify the Gazette order, commencement reference and three-year window.
Official sources
Read the consolidated Act with the enacted and commenced amendments applicable to this section.
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