Section 2: Definitions

Q: What does Section 2 of The Government Savings Certificates Act, 1959 (TGSCA) deal with?

Section 2 TGSCA pertains to "Definitions". It is part of the The Government Savings Certificates Act, 1959, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 2 of The Government Savings Certificates Act, 1959 (TGSCA) defines definitions. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 2 TGSCA still in force?

Yes, Section 2 of the The Government Savings Certificates Act, 1959 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 2 TGSCA?

धारा 2 TGSCA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 2 of the The Government Savings Certificates Act, 1959. Section 2 of The Government Savings Certificates Act, 1959 (TGSCA) defines definitions. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 2 TGSCA?

Dhara 2 TGSCA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 2 of the The Government Savings Certificates Act, 1959. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 2 of The Government Savings Certificates Act, 1959 (TGSCA) defines definitions. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 2 of The Government Savings Certificates Act, 1959?

Cite as: "Section 2, The Government Savings Certificates Act, 1959 (TGSCA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Government Savings Certificates Act, 1959, 1959, § 2 (India).

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In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-

"minor " means a person who is not deemed to have attained his majority under the Indian Majority Act, 1875 ; (9 of 1875.)
"prescribed " means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
"savings certificate " means a savings certificate to which this Act applies ;
"transfer " means a transfer inter vivos, and does not include transfer by operation of law