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The General Clauses Act, 1897

( ACT NO. X OF 1897 )

[ 11th March, 1897 ]

POWES AND FUNCTIONARIES

Power to appoint to include power to appoint ex-officio
15. Where, by any 1[Act of Parliament] or Regulation, a power to appoint any person to fill any office or execute any function is conferred, then, unless it is otherwise expressly provided, any such appointment, if it is made after the commencement of this Act, may be made either by name or by virtue of office.
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    The words "Act of Parliament" were substituted, for the words "Central Act" by Article 8 of the General Clauses (Amendment) Order, 1972 (President's Order No. 147 of 1972).
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