Chapter XIV - Miscellaneous
Section 80
Section 80: power to remove difficulties
Section 80 contains separate time-limited order powers for difficulties under the original Act and its 2021 amendment, plus parliamentary laying.
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Statutory text
Bare law
(1) 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 it to be necessary for removing the difficulty: Provided that no such order shall be made under this section after the expiry of a period of two years from the commencement of this Act. (1A) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), if any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act as amended by the Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) Act, 2021, 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 it to be necessary for removing the difficulty: Provided that no such order shall be made under this section after the expiry of a period of three years from the date of commencement of the Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) Act, 2021. (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
Section 80 contains separate time-limited order powers for difficulties under the original Act and its 2021 amendment, plus parliamentary laying.
Practical review
Identify the relevant difficulty and commencement date
How the provision works
Section 80 contains separate time-limited order powers for difficulties under the original Act and its 2021 amendment, plus parliamentary laying.
Practical steps
Identify the relevant difficulty and commencement date; check whether an order was made within the applicable period; verify Gazette publication and consistency with the Act.
Practical preparation
Check these statutory points against the record.
- Identify the relevant difficulty and commencement date
- Check whether an order was made within the applicable period
- Verify Gazette publication and consistency with the Act.
Practical checklist
Do
- Identify the relevant difficulty and commencement date
- Check whether an order was made within the applicable period
- Verify Gazette publication and consistency with the Act.
Avoid
- Do not apply this provision without checking its stated conditions and cross-references.
Illustrative example
Hypothetical: power to remove difficulties
A question arises about implementing a 2021 amendment.
Step 1
Check whether a section 80(1A) order exists
Step 2
Verify timing from amendment commencement
Step 3
Read the order with the Act.
Outcome
- The power cannot be used after its three year window and cannot contradict the Act.
Glossary
- removal-of-difficulties order
- A Gazette order addressing implementation difficulty within section 80’s limits.
Frequently asked questions
What does section 80 provide?
Section 80 contains separate time-limited order powers for difficulties under the original Act and its 2021 amendment, plus parliamentary laying.
What should be checked?
Identify the relevant difficulty and commencement date; check whether an order was made within the applicable period; verify Gazette publication and consistency with the Act.
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