The Decentralization Act 1914, 4 of 1914, (Rep., Act 1 of 1938)

Section 5. In section 53, sub-section (1), clause (a), omit the words "the Protector of Emigrants and."

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

PART I—concld. | Year. | No. | Short title. | Amendments. | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1908 | XVII | The Indian Emigration Act, 1908—concld. | 4. In section 52, sub-section (2), for the words "Local Government" substitute the words "Protector of Emigrants"; and for the word "it" substitute the word "he." 5. In section 53, sub-section (1), clause (a), omit the words "the Protector of Emigrants and." PART I.—contd. Acts of the Governor General of India in Council. | Year. | No. | Short title. | Amendments. | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1878 | VIII | The Sea Customs Act, 1878—contd. | 4. In sections 15, 16, 17, 26, 55, 56, 63, 76, 86, 104, 105, 106, 107, 113, 117, 122, 127, 162, 179 and 199, for the words "Chief Customs-authority" substitute the words "Chief Customs Officer" and for the word "its," when used in relation to the Chief Customs-authority, substitute the word "his." 5. In the proviso to section 42, after the words "Chief Customs-authority" insert the words "or the Chief Customs Officer" and to the said proviso add the following words, namely, "Provided further that the Chief Customs Officer shall not extend the term to a period exceeding three years." 5. To section 19, sub-section (2), and to sections 25 and 34 (1), add the following proviso, namely:— "Provided that the Local Government may, by notification in the local official Gazette, delegate to the High Court its powers under this section." | | " | XVI | The Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887. | 1. In sections 61 (3) and 88 (1) omit the words "with the previous sanction of the Governor General in Council." 5. In sections 14 and 78 for the word "approval" substitute the word "control." | | " | XVII | The Indian Emigration Act, 1908. | 1. In section 11 for the words "Governor General in Council" substitute the words "Local Government."

Source: India Code