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The Religious Societies Act, 1880

Section 1Short title Local extent

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s. 1

1. Short title Local extent This Act may be called the Religious Societies Act, 1880. It shall extend to the whole of [Bangladesh] but nothing herein contained shall apply to any Hindus, [Muslims] or Buddhists, or to any person whom the [Government] may from time to time by notification in the official Gazette, exclude from the operation of this Act.

  1. 1. The word "Bangladesh" was substituted, for the word "Pakistan" by section 3 and 2nd Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973)
  2. 2. The word "Muslims" was substituted, for the word "Muhammadans" by section 3 and 2nd Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973)
  3. 3. The word "Government" was substituted, for the words "Provincial Government" by section 3 and 2nd Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973)

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