Section 270: Public drinking fountains, etc., may be set apart for particular purposes

Q: What does Section 270 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) deal with?

Section 270 TACA pertains to "Public drinking fountains, etc., may be set apart for particular purposes". It is part of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 270 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs public drinking fountains, etc., may be set apart for particular purposes. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 270 TACA still in force?

Yes, Section 270 of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 270 TACA?

धारा 270 TACA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 270 of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. Section 270 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs public drinking fountains, etc., may be set apart for particular purposes. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 270 TACA?

Dhara 270 TACA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 270 of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 270 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs public drinking fountains, etc., may be set apart for particular purposes. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 270 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891?

Cite as: "Section 270, The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Age of Consent Act, 1891, § 270 (India).

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(1)

The Commissioner may assign and set apart each of the said works and the water therein for use by the public for such purpose only as he shall think fit, and shall cause to be indicated, by a notice affixed on a conspicuous spot on or near each such work, the purpose for which the same is so assigned and set apart.

(2)

No person shall make use of any such work or of any water therein for any purpose other than the purpose for which the same has been so assigned or set apart.

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