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Under the General Clauses Act 1897, an Act of Parliament comes into force on:
AThe day it receives the assent of the President, unless otherwise provided
BThe day it is published in the Gazette
C1st April of the next year
DOn notification by the Central Government in all cases
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The day it receives the assent of the President, unless otherwise provided
1. Section 5 of the GCA — Central Acts come into force on the date of Presidential assent unless a different date is specified.
2. Many Acts contain a specific commencement clause superseding this default.
3. Hence (B).
_Source: ICAI BoS CA Inter Paper 2 — General Clauses Act 1897_