Publishing of Order regarding powers conferred by subsection(2) of section 1 of the Constitution (One Hundred and Fifth Amendment) Act, 2021.

## Report on the Constitution (One Hundred and Fifth Amendment) Act, 2021 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes the notification S.O. 4020(E) regarding the Constitution (One Hundred and Fifth Amendment) Act, 2021. The core purpose of this notification, as derived from the provided text, is to officially declare the date on which the provisions of the Act come into force. The key finding is that the Central Government has appointed August 15th, 2021 as the effective date for the Act. This report provides an overview, background, key changes, affected stakeholders, implementation aspects, and expected outcomes based *solely* on the information presented in the notification. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of the notification S.O. 4020(E) pertaining to the Constitution (One Hundred and Fifth Amendment) Act, 2021, based solely on the information available within the provided text. This report aims to clarify the notification's significance and potential impact. **3. Policy Overview:** This document details an amendment to the Constitution, specifically the One Hundred and Fifth Amendment Act, 2021. * **Core Objective(s):** Based on the provided text, the core objective is to bring the provisions of the Constitution (One Hundred and Fifth Amendment) Act, 2021 into effect. The underlying purpose of the *act itself* cannot be determined from this specific notification. **4. Background and Rationale:** Since this document is a notification regarding an amendment, the rationale focuses on the specific amendment's enactment. The provided text suggests the necessity of formally announcing the effective date of the Act for it to be legally implemented. Without a defined start date, the Act would remain unenforceable. Therefore, this notification addresses the need to establish the practical applicability of the amendment. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section focuses specifically on the *change* introduced by the notification, that is, the date of effect: * **What specific part of the original policy is being changed:** The original policy/Act needed an *effective date* for its provisions to be legally binding. This notification supplies that missing piece. * **What the *new* rule/provision *is*, based *only* on the amendment text:** The new provision is that the Constitution (One Hundred and Fifth Amendment) Act, 2021, comes into force on August 15th, 2021. * **Explain the *difference* or the *effect* of this specific change:** The effect of this change is that all provisions of the Constitution (One Hundred and Fifth Amendment) Act, 2021, are now legally enforceable from August 15th, 2021. Prior to this notification, the Act existed but lacked a starting date for its legal application. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the provided text, the primary stakeholders directly affected by this notification include: * **Government agencies:** Particularly those responsible for implementing and enforcing the provisions of the Constitution (One Hundred and Fifth Amendment) Act, 2021. * **Judiciary:** As the effective date is crucial for legal interpretation and application of the Act. * **Citizens:** Whose rights and obligations may be affected by the provisions of the Act *once implemented*. * **Department of Social Justice and Empowerment:** As mentioned in the notification. It's important to acknowledge that without the actual text of the amendment itself, identifying the *ultimate* target audience with precision is impossible. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:** The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, specifically the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, is responsible for issuing the notification. The notification is issued under the authority of the Central Government. * **Any timelines or procedures specified *in the text*:** The key timeline specified is the effective date: August 15th, 2021. No specific procedures for implementation are outlined in *this specific notification*. * **Specifically to the changes:** The primary implementation aspect is that from August 15th, 2021, all actions and decisions pertaining to the Act must be consistent with its provisions. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The primary intended outcome of *this specific notification* is to allow for the legal and practical application of the Constitution (One Hundred and Fifth Amendment) Act, 2021. The impact of *the Act itself* will depend on its provisions, which are not detailed in the provided text. However, *this notification's* impact is to transition the Act from a legal document to an operational law. **9. Conclusion:** The notification S.O. 4020(E) officially brings the Constitution (One Hundred and Fifth Amendment) Act, 2021 into force on August 15th, 2021. This action is a crucial step in ensuring the Act's applicability and effectiveness. Without this notification, the Act would remain a legal document without a clear start date. While the full scope and impact of the Act are beyond the scope of this analysis (due to limited text), this notification marks its formal commencement and significance.

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