The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (Dissolution) Order in Council 1963

Interpretation

76.—(1) In this Order, except where the context otherwise requires—

“the Federation” means the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland;

“functions” includes duties and powers;

“Governor” includes any person who, under and to the extent of any authority to act therein, is for the time being performing the functions of the office of Governor;

“law” means any provisions having the force of law in any Territory;

“the Territories” means Southern Rhodesia, Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland, and “Territory” shall be construed accordingly.

(2) Any reference in this Order to an Act of the Federation or an Act or Ordinance of a Territory shall be construed as a reference to that Act or Ordinance as amended by any Act or Ordinance passed before the dissolution of the Federation.

(3) Where any law ceases to have effect by virtue of any provisions of this Order section 38(2) of the Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply to the cesser of that law as it applies to the repeal of an Act of Parliament.

(4) Any reference in this Order to a Schedule, section, subsection or paragraph not otherwise identified is a reference to that Schedule to, or section of, this Order, or to that subsection or paragraph of the section or Schedule in which the reference occurs, as the case may be.

(5) Any regulations or order made under the provisions of this Order shall be published in the official Gazette of the Territory in which they have effect.

(6) The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply, with the necessary adaptations, for the purpose of interpreting this Order and otherwise in relation thereto as it applies for the purpose of interpreting, and in relation to, Acts of Parliament.