Chapter VII — .––OF THE BURDEN OF PROOF

Section 113Proof of cession of territory

Section 113: Proof of cession of territory

113. Proof of cession of territory

A notification in the official Gazette that any portion of British territory has [before the commencement of Part III of the Government of India Act, 1935 (26 Geo. 5, c. 2)] been ceded to any Native State, Prince or Ruler, shall be conclusive proof that a valid cession of such territory took place at the date mentioned in such notification.