Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
ACT No, 111 OF `lS62,`
(Received tlze assent of the Gove~nor Geqzerud 012 tlze 28th Feb9+ziu~;y
1862).
- An Act to amend the lazu relating to the z4se of a Governme~zt Seal.
WHEREAS it is expedient to adapt tlie law relating to the use of a Government Seal to the present form of the Government in Preamble. India ; It is enacted as follows :-
Whenever it is required by any Regulation of a Local Government, or Iny any Act of the Governor General of India in Council, that What Sealto be used insbad . of the Seal of the East India[the Seal of the East India Company shall be affixed on ][, ] Company. behalf or by the authority of the Government to any Instrument or doccment, it shall be lawful, if the Seal is to be affixed on behalf or by the authority of a Local Government, to affix in lieu of the Seal of the East India Company a Seal bearing the designation of such Local Government, or, if the Seal is to be affixed on behalf or by the authority of the Government of India, a Seal bearing the inscription " Government of India ;" and such Instrument ~r document so sealed shall to all intents and purposes be as valid and effectudl as if the Seal so used had been tlist of the East India Company.
Source: India Code