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Which statement about the expression 'Central Act' in the General Clauses Act, 1897 is correct according to section 30?

Under section 30, 'Central Act' is deemed to include a Presidential Ordinance promulgated under article 123 of the Constitution, wherever the expression occurs, except in section 5. So the inclusion is wide but not without exception.

  1. AIt is deemed to include an Ordinance promulgated by the President under article 123 of the Constitution, except in section 5Correct
  2. BIt never includes any Ordinance
  3. CIt includes an Ordinance in every section without exception
  4. DIt includes only Ordinances made by Governors of States

Explanation

Section 30 says the expression 'Central Act', wherever it occurs, except in section 5, is deemed to include an Ordinance promulgated by the President under article 123 of the Constitution (and earlier Ordinances listed). The exception for section 5 means the inclusion is not universal.

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