Sarais Act, 1867

This authoritative edition compiles the Sarais Act, 1867 in full, together with concise annotations, explanatory notes, and cross-references for modern readers. The volume reproduces all sections governing the registration, licensing, supervision and duties of sarai keepers, the inspection and inspection powers of authorities, and penalties for non-compliance. Historical context clarifies the statute’s purpose during the colonial period and traces its influence on later municipal and public health regulations concerning traveller accommodation. Practical apparatus — including a subject index, glossary of period terms, and suggested research citations — helps lawyers, historians and administrators locate provisions quickly. Where available, the book also includes commonly referenced rules, sample forms and administrative procedures derived from the Act to aid archival research and comparative study. Suitable for academic libraries, municipal legal offices, law students, and researchers of colonial governance, this edition balances faithful statutory reproduction with helpful editorial guidance to make an important historic statute accessible and usable today.