22 July 2025
Sure! Here’s a brief explanation on the Rule of Interpretation and the meaning of coal and allied commodities:
Rule of Interpretation (General Meaning) In law, rules of interpretation guide how statutes, contracts, or documents should be understood when the language is unclear or ambiguous. These include:
Literal Rule: Words are given their ordinary meaning.
Golden Rule: Modify literal meaning to avoid absurdity.
Mischief Rule: Consider the law’s purpose and intent.
Ejusdem Generis: General words following specific words are limited to the same class.
Noscitur a Sociis: Words are understood by their associated words.
Meaning of "Coal and Allied Commodities" Typically, coal means natural carbon-rich mineral fuel.
Allied commodities usually refer to products closely related to or derived from coal, such as:
Coke
Lignite
Peat
Coal tar
Coal gas
These terms often appear in statutes, notifications, or trade documents and refer to coal and materials connected to its processing or usage.
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