Section 400: Municipal markets and slaughter houses may be closed

Q: What does Section 400 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) deal with?

Section 400 TACA pertains to "Municipal markets and slaughter houses may be closed". It is part of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 400 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs municipal markets and slaughter houses may be closed. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 400 TACA still in force?

Yes, Section 400 of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 400 TACA?

धारा 400 TACA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 400 of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. Section 400 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs municipal markets and slaughter houses may be closed. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 400 TACA?

Dhara 400 TACA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 400 of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 400 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) governs municipal markets and slaughter houses may be closed. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 400 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891?

Cite as: "Section 400, The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Age of Consent Act, 1891, § 400 (India).

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The Age of Consent Act, 1891

Chapter XVS — anitary Provisions

Section 400

Municipal markets and slaughter houses may be closed

- The Commissioner may, with the sanction of the corporation and of [the [State] [The words the Provincial Government were substituted for the word 'Government' by the Adaptation of Indian Laws Order in Council.] Government], at any time, close any municipal market or slaughter house; and the premises occupied for any market or slaughter house so closed may be disposed of as the property of the corporation.