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Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act 16 of 1963

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16 of 1963

The Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act 16 of 1963 intends:

  • to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the appointment, powers and duties of justices of the peace and commissioners of oaths, and to provide for matters incidental thereto.

Amends

  • Amends General Law Amendment Act 46 of 1935
  • Amends General Law Amendment Act 54 of 1949
  • Amends General Law Amendment Act 32 of 1952
  • Amends General Law Amendment Act 68 of 1957

Commencement

1 December 1964 (Gazette 958 of 27 November 1964)

Amendments

  • Amended by Judicial Matters Amendment Act 26 of 1999
  • Amended by Judicial Matters Amendment Act 104 of 1996
  • Amended by General Law Amendment Act 49 of 1996
  • Amended by Justice Laws Rationalisation Act 18 of 1996
  • Amended by Transfer of Powers and Duties of the State President Act 97 of 1986
  • Amended by Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Amendment Act 36 of 1986
  • Amended by Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Amendment Act 110 of 1984
  • Amended by Parliamentary Service Act 33 of 1974
  • Amended by Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Amendment Act 55 of 1970
  • Amended by Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Amendment Act 21 of 1967
  • Amended by Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Amendment Act 8 of 1965
  • Amended by General Law Amendment Act 80 of 1964

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