Understanding Section 4 of the CDEA and Act Application

Section 4 of the Commercial Documents Evidence Act, 1939 (CDEA) clarifies the meaning of a key term and provides information about the Act's applicability. Let's break it down:

1. Defining "Recognized Chamber of Commerce":

• This section defines the term "recognized Chamber of Commerce" within the context of the CDEA Schedule.
• It signifies a Chamber of Commerce officially recognized by its government as competent to issue certificates of origin. These certificates verify the country where goods were produced.
• The definition also includes similarly recognized associations with the ability to issue such certificates.

2. Act Application:

• This section originally excluded certain territories ("Part B States") from the CDEA's application.
• However, subsequent amendments have extended the Act's applicability to:
  • Darjeeling district since February 8th, 1940.
  • Union territory of Lakshadweep since October 15th, 1970.
  • Union territory of Pondicherry since 1968.

While this information is valuable, it doesn't directly translate into a real-life example as the previous sections did. It primarily defines a term and clarifies the Act's historical and geographical reach.