THE GENERAL CLAUSES ACT (X of 1897) 11th March, 1897 An Act to consolidate and extend the General Clauses Acts, 1868 and 1887. Preamble: Whereas it is expedient to consolidate and extend the General Clauses Acts, 1868 (I of 1868) and 1887 (I of 1887); It is hereby enacted as follows:- ...