Establishment and composition of broadcasting authority of zimbabwe board. An act to consolidate and amend the law regarding the execution, validity, interpretation and protection of wills and the disposal of property by will. An act to provide for the declaration of the fundamental rights to, and objectives of, education in zimbabwe. According to s 2 of the interpretation act law means any law, proclamation, ordinance, act of parliament or other enactment having the force of the law. This is a short instructive on whether the constitution of zimbabwe is fully subject to the canons of interpretation as held by the interpretation act of zimbabwe. Application each provision of this act applies to every enactment whether enacted before, on or after the commencement of this act being a the constitution. The difference between the two main approaches to statutory interpretation in sa can largely be reduced to the respective views on the relationship between the text and the context of legislation. Statutes, legislation, law, regulation, enactment, bill. Application for authority to prospect on reserved ground. Seychelles, solomon islands, zimbabwe, brunei and any other country for the time being recognized as a member.
An act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the construction, application and interpretation of written law. Awarded a beit trust fellowship to study law at oxford university in. However, in many an acts, definition clause is inserted to mean a word or expression. In this act the constitution means the constitution of zimbabwe set forth in the schedule. Boards powers in regard to application for authority to prospect. Interpretation and general provisions act national.
The general clauses act, 1897, contains definitions, which are applicable to all common laws including tax laws, unless and until any repugnant or different. Part i preliminary 1 short title and interpretation i this act may be cited as the judicial laws amendment ease of settling commercial and other disputes act, 2017. Zimbabwe open university act download pdf zwefinder. In this actmagistrate means any magistrate appointed in terms of the magistrates court act. Colonialism and inequity in zimbabwe the knowledge to act.
Part i preliminary 1 short title this act may be cited as the interception of communications act chapter 11. Power of court to grant protection order or occupation order. Interpretation of statues to render justice is the primary function of the judiciary. This act may be cited as the rural district councils act chapter 29. Countryterritory zimbabwe document type legislation date 1988 2002 source fao, faolex long title an act to provide for the declaration of districts and the establishment of rural district councils. General interpretation act, 1966 malawi legal information institute. Part i preliminary 1 short title and date of commencement 1 this act may be cited as the domestic violence act chapter 5. No enactment has been enacted by the legislature for interpretation of statues including on tax laws. African means a any member of the aboriginal tribes or races of africa and the islands adjacent thereto, including madagascar and zanzibar. Interpretation act 1967 no 48 act legislation register.
Interpretation is the primary function of a court of. An act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the solemnization of marriages and matters incidental thereto. An act to define certain terms when used in legislative enactments. This is a republication of the interpretation act 1967 effective from 11 may 1989 to. Microsoft office document icon interpretation act chapter 101. Law in this context does not include the common law s 1 of the interpretation act. Act used with reference to legislation means any statute enacted by the. Interpretation amendment act 7 of 1959 interpretation amendment act 45 of 1961 general law amendment act 102 of 1967 general law amendment act 62 of 1973 interpretation amendment act 42 of 1977. An act to make provision with regard to the construction, application and interpretation of written law, to make certain general provisions with regard to such law. Contrary to the belief of many, men can also claim maintenance from women depending on. Zimbabwe open university act download pdf of zimbabwe open university act.
Colonialism and inequity in zimbabwe 251 abstract the battle over access to land resources in zimbabwe demonstrates how gross inequities with respect to distribution of and access to key life supporting resources such as land and forests can compromise human and environmental security, and undermine conservation efforts. Aids to statutory interpretation the interpretation act chapter 1. Using the hyogo framework for action 20052015 priority 1, this paper analysed the current disaster legislation in zimbabwe. An act to provide for the taxation of incomes and for other taxes. Enacted by the parliament and the president of zimbabwe. Enacted by the president and the parliament of zimbabwe. Zimbabwe and went on to study for a postgraduate bachelor of laws llb degree. Act current to 20200319 and last amended on 20150226. An act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the construction and interpretation of acts of parliament, to regulate certain other matters relating to acts of parliament and to statutory powers and duties, and to make general provisions for purposes connected with or. Act current to 20200421 and last amended on 20150226. In this act applicant means any person 3 i acts 36 bf 1997. An act is defined as a bill which has passed through the various legislative steps required for it and which has become law. This act may be cited as the interpretation act chapter 1.
Interpretation act 33 of 1957 english text signed by the governorgeneral assented to. Chapter 2 the interpretation and general provisions act the interpretation and general provisions act arrangement of sections part i preliminary section 1. Part i preliminary 1 short title this act may be cited as the public order and security act chapter 11. Acts interpretation act 1915 south australian legislation. Establishment and functions of broadcasting authority of zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe or is married to the person against whom the prescription is running or is a member of the governing body of a juristic person against whom the prescription is running. In this act unless the contzxt otherwise requires short title. An act respecting the interpretation of statutes and regulations. Any reference to the principal act ina part ii of this act is a reference to the high court act f chapter 7. This act may be cited as the termination of pregnancy act. Governmental power has been divided into three wings namely the legislature, the executive and the judiciary. Interpretation and general provisions act national assembly. Interpretation act 1978, section 17 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 30 april 2020. Act means an act of the legislature, whether referred to as a statute, code or by any other name, and, when referring to past legislation, includes an ordinance or proclamation made before 1871, that has the force of law. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
Stamping and collection of duties on corporate instruments. Zimbabwe act to make amendments to acts to bring them into conformity with the constitution. Broadcasting services act act 32001, 222001, 26200, 62003. Rules of interpretation of tax statutes p a g e 6 49 introduction 1. Arrangement of sections part i preliminary section 1. Extension and amendment of authority granted under section 67. It includes all amendments made to the act up to the 1st february, 2006, i. Contrary to the belief of many, men can also claim maintenance from women depending on the facts, for example the children. Explanations and provisos are inserted to expand or. Interpretation act 1976 uganda legal information institute.
It is the duty of the court to interpret the act and give meaning to each word of the statute. To make provision for the protection and relief of victims of domestic violence and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. Legal obligations for child maintenance the herald. In this act magistrate means any magistrate appointed in terms of the magistrates court act. The provisions of this act shall apply to the interpretation of every law as in this act defined in force, at or after the commencement of this act, in the republic or in any portion thereof, and to the interpretation of all bylaws, rules, regulations or orders made under the authority of. Act used with reference to legislation means any statute enacted by the legislature of the island whether before or after the 1st april, 1968, and. The following words and expressions shall have the meanings hereinafter assigned to them respectively, that is. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Interpretation act an act to make provision with respect to the operation, interpretation and citation of acts of parliament and statutory instruments and to make other general provisions in respect thereof.