The Destruction of Records Act, 1917

Section 5. For definition of Chief Controlling Revenue-authority, see the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897), s. 3

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

5. For definition of Chief Controlling Revenue-authority, see the General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897), s. 3. 6. Subs. by the A.O. 1937, for "the L.G., or any officer specially authorized in that behalf by the L.G. ". 5 . Saving of certain documents .—Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to authorise the destruction of any document which, under the provisions of any law for the time being in force, is to be kept and maintained. 6. [ Repeals. ] Rep. by the Repealing Act, 1927 (12 of 1927), s. 2 and Schedule . - THE SCHEDULE.—[ Repeal of Enactments.] Rep. by s. 2 and Sch., ibid.

Source: India Code