Section 1: Short title

Q: What does Section 1 of The Powers of Attorney Act, 1882 (TPAA) deal with?

Section 1 TPAA pertains to "Short title". It is part of the The Powers of Attorney Act, 1882, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 1 of The Powers of Attorney Act, 1882 (TPAA) governs short title. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 1 TPAA still in force?

Yes, Section 1 of the The Powers of Attorney Act, 1882 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 1 TPAA?

धारा 1 TPAA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 1 of the The Powers of Attorney Act, 1882. Section 1 of The Powers of Attorney Act, 1882 (TPAA) governs short title. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 1 TPAA?

Dhara 1 TPAA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 1 of the The Powers of Attorney Act, 1882. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 1 of The Powers of Attorney Act, 1882 (TPAA) governs short title. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 1 of The Powers of Attorney Act, 1882?

Cite as: "Section 1, The Powers of Attorney Act, 1882 (TPAA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Powers of Attorney Act, 1882, § 1 (India).

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This Act may be called the Powers-of-Attorney Act, 1882.

Local extent, commencement.—

It applies to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir and it shall come into force on the first day of May, 1882.