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Volume 6: Act No. VI of 1908 to Act No. VI of 1913

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Period Covered: 1908-1913
Historical Context: Administrative consolidation during the Edwardian era, focusing on regulatory frameworks and public safety

Overview

This volume captures five years of intensive legislative activity during the late colonial period, characterized by systematic approach to public administration, safety regulations, and legal procedure refinements. The period represents mature colonial governance with emphasis on public welfare and administrative efficiency.

Historical Significance

  • Legal Procedure Refinement: Major improvements to limitation and registration laws
  • Public Safety Focus: Comprehensive explosive substances and ports regulation
  • Administrative Modernization: Systematic approach to government operations
  • Social Regulation: Criminal justice and public order legislation
  • Infrastructure Development: Ports, railways, and communication systems
  • Marriage and Family Law: Progressive social legislation

Table of Acts (আইনসমূহের তালিকা)

আইনের নাম / Act Name আইন নম্বর বছর অবস্থা লিংক
The Explosive Substances Act, 1908 ⭐ VI ১৯০৮ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Limitation Act, 1908 ⭐ IX ১৯০৮ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Ports Act, 1908 ⭐ XV ১৯০৮ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Registration Act, 1908 ⭐ XVI ১৯০৮ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Whipping Act, 1909 IV ১৯০৯ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Anand Marriage Act, 1909 VII ১৯০৯ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Electricity Act, 1910 [রহিত] IX ১৯১০ রহিত বিস্তারিত
The Patents And Designs Act, 1911 [রহিত] II ১৯১১ রহিত বিস্তারিত
The Mining Settlements Act, 1912 II ১৯১২ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Lunacy Act, 1912 [রহিত] IV ১৯১২ রহিত বিস্তারিত
The Official Trustees Act, 1913 II ১৯১৩ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Public Demands Recovery Act, 1913 (Bengal Act) III ১৯১৩ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Administrator General's Act, 1913 III ১৯১৩ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The White Phosphorus Matches Prohibition Act, 1913 V ১৯১৩ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Mussalman Wakf Validating Act, 1913 VI ১৯১৩ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত

Key Legislation Highlights

⭐ Landmark Legislation

  • The Limitation Act, 1908: Time limits for legal proceedings foundation
  • The Registration Act, 1908: Property rights and document security framework
  • The Explosive Substances Act, 1908: Public safety and dangerous materials control
  • The Ports Act, 1908: Maritime infrastructure and shipping regulation
  • Safety Standards: Maritime safety and navigation rules
  • Economic Development: Support for trade and commerce
  • International Trade: Compliance with maritime law standards

Volume Statistics

  • Total Acts: 15 pieces of legislation
  • Major Areas: Legal procedure, property rights, public safety, maritime law
  • Lasting Impact: 80% of acts still influence Bangladesh law
  • Administrative Focus: Systematic approach to governance
  • Innovation Level: High - established many modern regulatory concepts

Thematic Analysis

  • Limitation Act: Time-bound justice delivery
  • Registration Act: Property rights protection
  • Procedural Improvements: Court efficiency measures
  • Evidence Standards: Enhanced documentary proof systems

🛡️ Public Safety and Security

  • Explosive Substances: Dangerous materials control
  • Whipping Act: Criminal justice measures
  • Public Order: Community safety legislation
  • Emergency Powers: Government response capabilities

🏗️ Infrastructure and Commerce

  • Ports Administration: Maritime trade facilitation
  • Transportation: Road and railway systems
  • Communication: Telegraph and postal improvements
  • Commercial Standards: Trade regulation frameworks

👥 Social Welfare

  • Criminal Justice: Balanced approach to punishment
  • Public Health: Safety and welfare measures
  • Community Protection: Local governance improvements
  • Administrative Accessibility: Public service delivery
  • The Official Trustees Act, 1913: Trust administration and estate management
  • The Administrator General's Act, 1913: Estate administration framework
  • The Public Demands Recovery Act, 1913: Government revenue collection

📊 Major Categories

  • ⚖️ Legal & Judicial Framework: 4 acts (Limitation, registration, trustees, administrator general)
  • 🔒 Public Safety & Security: 2 acts (Explosive substances, whipping)
  • 🚢 Infrastructure & Maritime: 1 act (Ports)
  • ⚡ Public Utilities: 1 act (Electricity - repealed)
  • 💼 Commercial & Industrial: 2 acts (Patents & designs - repealed, mining settlements)
  • 🏥 Health & Welfare: 1 act (Lunacy - repealed)
  • 💒 Marriage & Family: 1 act (Anand marriage)
  • 🕌 Religious Affairs: 1 act (Mussalman wakf)
  • 🏭 Industrial Safety: 1 act (White phosphorus matches prohibition)

The Limitation Act, 1908 established: - Time Limits: Clear deadlines for legal proceedings - Legal Certainty: Protection against stale claims - Judicial Efficiency: Streamlined court procedures - Access to Justice: Balanced approach to time limitations - Modern Framework: Foundation for current limitation law

🏗️ Property Rights Framework

The Registration Act, 1908 provided: - Document Security: Legal protection for property transactions - Public Records: Systematic documentation system - Commercial Confidence: Secure business transaction framework - Evidence Standards: Authenticated legal instruments - Administrative Efficiency: Streamlined registration process

💥 Public Safety Measures

The Explosive Substances Act, 1908 introduced: - Safety Controls: Regulation of dangerous materials - Licensing System: Controlled access to explosives - Law Enforcement: Police powers for public security - Industrial Standards: Safe handling requirements - Criminal Penalties: Deterrent against misuse

🚢 Maritime Development

The Ports Act, 1908 established: - Port Administration: Systematic maritime operations - Commercial Navigation: Efficient shipping regulations - Revenue Framework: Customs and port duties - Safety Standards: Maritime security measures - Infrastructure Development: Port facility management

📈 Statistical Overview

  • Total Acts: 15
  • Currently Active: 12 (80%)
  • Repealed: 3 (20%)
  • 1908 Acts: 4 (Major reform year)
  • 1909-1913 Acts: 11

💒 Social and Religious Legislation

Key social reforms: - The Anand Marriage Act, 1909: Recognition of Sikh marriage ceremonies - The Mussalman Wakf Validating Act, 1913: Islamic religious endowments - The Whipping Act, 1909: Criminal punishment framework

🏭 Industrial and Commercial Framework

Early industrial legislation: - The White Phosphorus Matches Prohibition Act, 1913: Worker safety and health protection - The Mining Settlements Act, 1912: Mining area administration - The Patents And Designs Act, 1911: Early intellectual property protection (later repealed)

💡 Innovation and Reform

This volume introduced several innovations: - Comprehensive Legal Procedure: Complete limitation and registration framework - Public Safety Focus: Systematic approach to dangerous materials - Property Security: Modern document registration system - Maritime Development: Professional port administration - Social Integration: Recognition of diverse marriage customs

This volume represents the maturation of colonial administration with comprehensive legal procedures, property rights protection, and systematic public safety measures that continue to form the backbone of Bangladesh's legal system.