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INTERPRETATION.

No. 31 of 1911.

1209

19. Every section of an Ordinance shall have effect as a substantive enactment without introductory words.

to be substantive enactments. 52 & 53 Vict. c. 63, s. 8.

Schedules,

20. Every Schedule to or Table in any Ordinance shall, together with any notes thereto, be construed and have effect as part of the Ordinance.

etc., to Ordinances.

sions of

21. Where an Ordinance is divided into Parts, Chapters, Sub-divisions or other sub-divisions, the fact and particulars of such division shall, with or without express mention thereof in such Ordinance, be taken notice of in all courts and for all other purposes whatsoever.

to the

22. References to the Sovereign in any Ordinance, or to the Crown, shall, unless the contrary intention appears or the context otherwise requires, be construed as references to the Sovereign for the time being, and it shall not be necessary to refer to or include the Sovereign's Heirs and Successors.

23. No Ordinance shall be binding on the Crown, or shall in any manner affect the rights of the Crown, unless it is so provided in express terms.

This Ordinance shall be binding on the Crown.

24. Where any Ordinance confers a power or imposes a duty, then unless the contrary intention appears, the power may be exercised and the duty shall be performed from time to time as occasion requires.

52 & 53 Vict. c. 63, s. 30.

Ordinances not binding on Crown unless expressed.

Construction of provisions as to exercise of powers and duties.

52 & 53 Vict. c. 63, s. 32 (1).

25.--(1) Where reference is made to any person by the term designating his office, such term shall include the person for the time being executing the duties of such office, as well as such other person as may be appointed to perform any portion of such duties.

(2) Where any Ordinance confers a power or privilege or imposes a duty on the holder of any office as such, then unless the contrary intention appears, the power or privilege may be exercised and the duty shall or may be performed, as the case may be, by the holder of the office.

* As amended by No. 1 of 1927 [1.4.27].

52 & 53 Vict. c. 63, s. 32 (2).

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INTERPRETATION. No. 31 of 1911. 1209 19. Every section of an Ordinance shall have effect as a substantive enactment without introductory words. to be substantive enactments. 52 & 53 Vict. c. 63, s. 8. Schedules, 20. Every Schedule to or Table in any Ordinance shall, together with any notes thereto, be construed and have effect as part of the Ordinance. etc., to Ordinances. sions of 21. Where an Ordinance is divided into Parts, Chapters, Sub-divisions or other sub-divisions, the fact and particulars of such division shall, with or without express mention thereof in such Ordinance, be taken notice of in all courts and for all other purposes whatsoever. to the 22. References to the Sovereign in any Ordinance, or to the Crown, shall, unless the contrary intention appears or the context otherwise requires, be construed as references to the Sovereign for the time being, and it shall not be necessary to refer to or include the Sovereign's Heirs and Successors. 23. No Ordinance shall be binding on the Crown, or shall in any manner affect the rights of the Crown, unless it is so provided in express terms. This Ordinance shall be binding on the Crown. 24. Where any Ordinance confers a power or imposes a duty, then unless the contrary intention appears, the power may be exercised and the duty shall be performed from time to time as occasion requires. 52 & 53 Vict. c. 63, s. 30. Ordinances not binding on Crown unless expressed. Construction of provisions as to exercise of powers and duties. 52 & 53 Vict. c. 63, s. 32 (1). 25.--(1) Where reference is made to any person by the term designating his office, such term shall include the person for the time being executing the duties of such office, as well as such other person as may be appointed to perform any portion of such duties. (2) Where any Ordinance confers a power or privilege or imposes a duty on the holder of any office as such, then unless the contrary intention appears, the power or privilege may be exercised and the duty shall or may be performed, as the case may be, by the holder of the office. * As amended by No. 1 of 1927 [1.4.27]. 52 & 53 Vict. c. 63, s. 32 (2).
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! INTERPRETATION. No. 31 of 1911. 1209 19. Every section of an Ordinance shall have effect as a Sections substantive enactment without introductory words. to be substantive enactments. 52 & 53 Vict. c. 63, s. 8. Schedules, 20. Every Schedule to or Table in any Ordinance shall, together with any notes thereto, be construed and have effect as part of part of the Ordinance. etc., to Ordinances. sions of 21. Where an Ordinance is divided into Parts, Chapters, Sub-divi- titles or other sub-divisions, the fact and particulars of such Ordinances division shall, with or without express mention thereof in such to be Ordinance, be taken notice of in all courts and for all other recognized. purposes whatsoever. to the 22. References to the Sovereign in any Ordinance, or to the References Crown, shall, unless the contrary intention appears or the context Sovereign. otherwise requires, be construed as references to the Sovereign for the time being, and it shall not be necessary to refer to or include the Sovereign's Heirs and Successors. 23. No Ordinance shall be binding on the Crown, or shall in any manner affect the rights of the Crown, unless it is so provided in express terms. This Ordinance shall be binding on the Crown. 24. Where any Ordinance confers a power or imposes duty, then unless the contrary intention appears, the power may be exercised and the duty shall be performed from time to time as occasion requires. 52 & 53 Vict. c. 63, s. 30. Ordinances not bindng on Crown unless expressed. Construction of provisions as to exercise of powers and duties. 52 & 53 Vict. c. 63, s. 32 (1). 25.--(1) Where reference is made to any person by the term Construction designating his office, such term shall include the person for the of references to public time being executing the duties of such office, as well as such officers. other person as may be appointed to perform any portion of such duties. * (2) Where any Ordinance confers a power or privilege or Construction imposes a duty on the holder of any office as such, then unless of provisions granting the contrary intention appears, the power or privilege may be powers to exercised and the duty shall or may be performed, as the case * As amended by No. 1 of 1927 [1.4.27]. the holder of an office. 52 & 53 Vict. c. 63, s. 32 (2).
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INTERPRETATION.

No. 31 of 1911.

1209

19. Every section of an Ordinance shall have effect as a Sections substantive enactment without introductory words.

to be substantive enactments. 52 & 53 Vict. c. 63, s. 8.

Schedules,

20. Every Schedule to or Table in any Ordinance shall, together with any notes thereto, be construed and have effect as part of part of the Ordinance.

etc., to

Ordinances.

sions of

21. Where an Ordinance is divided into Parts, Chapters, Sub-divi- titles or other sub-divisions, the fact and particulars of such Ordinances division shall, with or without express mention thereof in such to be Ordinance, be taken notice of in all courts and for all other recognized. purposes whatsoever.

to the

22. References to the Sovereign in any Ordinance, or to the References Crown, shall, unless the contrary intention appears or the context Sovereign. otherwise requires, be construed as references to the Sovereign for the time being, and it shall not be necessary to refer to or include the Sovereign's Heirs and Successors.

23. No Ordinance shall be binding on the Crown, or shall in any manner affect the rights of the Crown, unless it is so provided in express terms.

This Ordinance shall be binding on the Crown.

24. Where any Ordinance confers a power or imposes duty, then unless the contrary intention appears, the power may be exercised and the duty shall be performed from time to time as occasion requires.

52 & 53 Vict. c. 63, s. 30.

Ordinances not bindng on Crown unless expressed.

Construction of provisions as to exercise of powers

and duties.

52 & 53 Vict. c. 63,

s. 32 (1).

25.--(1) Where reference is made to any person by the term Construction designating his office, such term shall include the person for the of references

to public time being executing the duties of such office, as well as such officers. other person as may be appointed to perform any portion of such duties.

*

(2) Where any Ordinance confers a power or privilege or Construction imposes a duty on the holder of any office as such, then unless of provisions

granting the contrary intention appears, the power or privilege may be powers to exercised and the duty shall or may be performed, as the case

* As amended by No. 1 of 1927 [1.4.27].

the holder of an office. 52 & 53 Vict. c. 63, s. 32 (2).

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