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Volume 3: Act No. IV of 1882 to Act No. III of 1898

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Period Covered: 1882-1898
Historical Context: Late 19th century colonial expansion and infrastructure development

Overview

This volume spans 16 crucial years of British colonial administration, focusing on property law codification, infrastructure development, and administrative expansion. The period saw significant legal developments in property rights, public works, and commercial regulation that would define colonial governance structures.

Historical Significance

  • Property Law Codification: Transfer of Property Act, 1882 - cornerstone of property law
  • Infrastructure Development: Telegraph, ferries, and public works legislation
  • Agricultural Support: Land improvement and agricultural loans framework
  • Administrative Expansion: Municipal governance, registration systems, and public services
  • Public Safety: Explosives regulation and safety measures
  • Commerce Development: Railways, private fisheries, and trade regulation

Table of Acts (আইনসমূহের তালিকা)

আইনের নাম / Act Name আইন নম্বর বছর অবস্থা লিংক
The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 ⭐ IV ১৮৮২ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Easements Act, 1882 ⭐ V ১৮৮২ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Powers-of-Attorney Act, 1882 [রহিত] VII ১৮৮২ রহিত বিস্তারিত
The Land Improvement Loans Act, 1883 XIX ১৮৮৩ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Explosives Act, 1884 ⭐ IV ১৮৮৪ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Agriculturists' Loans Act, 1884 XII ১৮৮৪ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Ferries Act, 1885 I ১৮৮৫ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Telegraph Act, 1885 ⭐ XIII ১৮৮৫ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886 VI ১৮৮৬ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Suits Valuation Act, 1887 VII ১৮৮৭ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 IX ১৮৮৭ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Civil Courts Act, 1887 XII ১৮৮৭ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Metal Tokens Act, 1889 I ১৮৮৯ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Private Fisheries Protection Act, 1889 II ১৮৮৯ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Merchandise Marks Act, 1889 [রহিত] IV ১৮৮৯ রহিত বিস্তারিত
The Charitable Endowments Act, 1890 VI ১৮৯০ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 ⭐ VIII ১৮৯০ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Railways Act, 1890 ⭐ IX ১৮৯০ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Excise (Malt Liquors) Act, 1890 XIII ১৮৯০ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Bankers' Book Evidence Act, 1891 [রহিত] XVIII ১৮৯১ রহিত বিস্তারিত
The Partition Act, 1893 IV ১৮৯৩ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Prisons Act, 1894 ⭐ IX ১৮৯৪ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Government Grants Act, 1895 XV ১৮৯৫ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Protection of Muslim Pilgrims Act, 1896 I ১৮৯৬ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 [রহিত] III ১৮৯৭ রহিত বিস্তারিত
The General Clauses Act, 1897 ⭐ X ১৮৯৭ সক্রিয় বিস্তারিত
The Lepers Act, 1898 [রহিত] III ১৮৯৮ রহিত বিস্তারিত

Key Legislation Highlights

⭐ Landmark Legislation

  • The Transfer of Property Act, 1882: Fundamental property law still in force today
  • The Easements Act, 1882: Property rights and access regulations
  • The Telegraph Act, 1885: Modern communication infrastructure
  • The Railways Act, 1890: Transportation infrastructure development
  • The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890: Child welfare and protection
  • The Prisons Act, 1894: Modern prison administration
  • The General Clauses Act, 1897: Legislative interpretation framework
  • The Explosives Act, 1884: Public safety and industrial regulation
  • Still governs property easements in Bangladesh

The Telegraph Act, 1885

  • Early communication infrastructure
  • Government control over telecommunications
  • Foundation for modern communication regulation

Statistical Summary

  • Total Acts: 18 pieces of legislation
  • Major Areas: Property law, infrastructure, agriculture, public administration
  • Lasting Impact: Property laws still fundamental to Bangladesh legal system
  • Period Significance: Late Victorian colonial consolidation

Index of Volume 3

বছর সংক্ষিপ্ত শিরোনাম আইন নং
1882 The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 IV
1882 The Easements Act, 1882 V
1882 The Powers-of-Attorney Act, 1882 [Repealed] VII
1883 The Land Improvement Loans Act, 1883 XIX
1884 The Explosives Act, 1884 IV
1884 The Agriculturists' Loans Act, 1884 XII
1885 The Ferries Act, 1885 I
1885 The Telegraph Act, 1885 XIII
1886 The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886 VI
1887 The Suits Valuation Act, 1887 VII
1887 The Small Cause Courts Act, 1887 IX
1887 The Civil Courts Act, 1887 XII
1889 The Metal Tokens Act, 1889 I
1889 The Private Fisheries Protection Act, 1889 II
1889 The Merchandise Marks Act, 1889 [Repealed] IV
1890 The Charitable Endowments Act, 1890 VI
1890 The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 VIII
1890 The Railways Act, 1890 IX
1890 The Excise (Malt Liquors) Act, 1890 XIII
1891 The Bankers' Book Evidence Act, 1891 [Repealed] XVIII
1893 The Partition Act, 1893 IV
1894 The Prisons Act, 1894 IX
1895 The Government Grants Act, 1895 XV
1896 The Protection of Muslim Pilgrims Act, 1896 I
1897 The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 [Repealed] III
1897 The General Clauses Act, 1897 X
1898 The Lepers Act, 1898 [Repealed] III

Key Legislation Highlights

🏗️ Infrastructure Development

  • The Telegraph Act, 1885: Modern communication infrastructure
  • The Railways Act, 1890: Transportation system development
  • The Ferries Act, 1885: Water transportation regulation

📊 Major Categories

  • 🏠 Property Law: 3 acts (Transfer of property, easements, partition)
  • 🚇 Infrastructure & Transportation: 3 acts (Telegraph, railways, ferries)
  • ⚖️ Judicial & Legal System: 4 acts (Small cause courts, civil courts, suits valuation, general clauses)
  • 🌾 Agriculture & Rural Development: 2 acts (Land improvement loans, agriculturists' loans)
  • 👶 Family & Social Welfare: 2 acts (Guardians and wards, births/deaths registration)
  • 🔒 Public Safety & Security: 2 acts (Explosives, prisons)
  • 🏥 Health & Medicine: 2 acts (Epidemic diseases - repealed, lepers - repealed)
  • 🕌 Religious & Cultural Affairs: 2 acts (Charitable endowments, Muslim pilgrims protection)
  • 💰 Commerce & Finance: 3 acts (Metal tokens, bankers' book evidence - repealed, merchandise marks - repealed)
  • 🐟 Natural Resources: 1 act (Private fisheries protection)
  • 🍺 Excise & Revenue: 1 act (Excise malt liquors)
  • 🏛️ Government Administration: 2 acts (Government grants, powers of attorney - repealed)

🏠 Property Law Revolution

The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 established: - Comprehensive Framework: Complete property transaction law - Sale and Mortgage: Systematic rules for property transfer - Lease Regulations: Landlord-tenant relationship framework - Gift and Exchange: Property transfer without consideration - Modern Foundation: Basis of Bangladesh property law

🚇 Infrastructure and Communication

The Telegraph Act, 1885 introduced: - Communication Network: Modern telecommunication system - Government Control: State ownership of communication infrastructure - Public Service: Systematic message transmission - Commercial Development: Support for trade and administration - Technology Adoption: Modern communication methods

🚂 Transportation Development

The Railways Act, 1890 provided: - Railway Regulation: Comprehensive rail transport framework - Safety Standards: Passenger and cargo safety requirements - Commercial Operations: Railway company regulations - Infrastructure Development: Systematic railway expansion - Economic Growth: Foundation for modern transportation

👶 Child Welfare Framework

The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 established: - Child Protection: Legal framework for minor welfare - Guardianship Rules: Appointment and duties of guardians - Court Supervision: Judicial oversight of child welfare - Property Protection: Safeguarding of minor's assets - Modern Child Law: Foundation of child protection system

📈 Statistical Overview

  • Total Acts: 27
  • Currently Active: 22 (81.5%)
  • Repealed: 5 (18.5%)
  • 1882-1890 Acts: 17 (Foundation period)
  • 1891-1898 Acts: 10 (Consolidation period)

🔒 Public Safety Measures

Key safety legislation: - The Explosives Act, 1884: Industrial safety and public protection - The Prisons Act, 1894: Modern correctional institution management - The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897: Public health emergency response (later repealed)

⚖️ Judicial System Enhancement

Court system improvements: - The Small Cause Courts Act, 1887: Efficient resolution of minor disputes - The Civil Courts Act, 1887: Civil jurisdiction and procedure - The General Clauses Act, 1897: Legislative interpretation framework

🌾 Agricultural Development

Rural support mechanisms: - The Land Improvement Loans Act, 1883: Agricultural infrastructure financing - The Agriculturists' Loans Act, 1884: Farmer financial assistance - Rural Development: Support for agricultural modernization

💡 Innovation and Reform

This volume introduced several innovations: - Complete Property Law: Systematic property transaction framework - Modern Infrastructure: Telegraph and railway development - Child Welfare System: Comprehensive guardian and ward protection - Public Safety Focus: Industrial and public safety regulations - Legislative Framework: Interpretation and procedural improvements

This volume established comprehensive property law, modern infrastructure frameworks, and systematic public administration that continue to form the foundation of Bangladesh's legal and administrative systems.