Plan is implemented with effect from

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Hi I have questions regarding this sentence below:

The plan is implemented with effect from 1 July 2011

1. Is "implemented" an adjective in this context?

2. Does this sentence has a similar meaning to "The plan is implemented, it has been this way since 1 July 2011"

3. Is it correct to say "The plan is implemented with effect from 1 Feb 2012"?

Thank you.

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

Anonymous1. Is "implemented" an adjective in this context?

No, it is part of the verb phrase.

The plan is implemented with effect from 1 July 2011.

The problem with the sentence is that the meaning is not clear. You can establish a plan, or put a plan into action, or make a plan effective. "implemented with effect" does not have a clear meaning.

You can say: the plan has been in effect since July 1, 2011.

Anonymous3. Is it correct to say "The plan is implemented with effect from 1 Feb 2012"?

No. For dates in the future, say:

The plan will be implemented starting 1 Feb. 2012.

Anonymous · Answer

AlpheccaStars
No. For dates in the future, say:
The plan will be implemented starting 1 Feb. 2012.

Hi AlpheccaStars,

Is 'implemented' here an adjective then? With the word 'starting' after it, it really looks as though it means the plan will be 'in an implemented state' from 1 Feb 2012 on.

How do I use the phrase 'with effect from' in sentences? It seems that 'with effect from' can be used to refer to future dates:

http://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=2073662

AlpheccaStars · Answer

Anonymous
Is 'implemented' here an adjective then? With the word 'starting' after it, it really looks as though it means the plan will be 'in an implemented state' from 1 Feb 2012 on.

No, I would read it as the passive form of the verb "implement." The plan cannot implement itself; it needs people to do the implementing.
Also, adding the adverb "very" does not make sense.

The plan is complicated. (adjective)

The plan is very complicated.

The plan is implemented.

X The plan is very implemented.

AnonymousHow do I use the phrase 'with effect from' in sentences? It seems that 'with effect from' can be used to refer to future dates:

Yes, the phrase can be used, but to me, it is very stilted and formal. Your original sentence sounds like the style of English used in India, which has a difference sense of formality as compared to American English.

Anonymous · Answer

AlpheccaStars
Anonymous Is 'implemented' here an adjective then? With the word 'starting' after it, it really looks as though it means the plan will be 'in an implemented state' from 1 Feb 2012 on.
No, I would read it as the passive form of the verb "implement." The plan cannot implement itself; it needs people to do the implementing.

'Implement' as a verb, it is a fleeting dynamic verb. Why did you use 'starting' in the sentence? If you use 'starting', you are clearly implying a period of time. Shouldn't it be more appropriate to use 'on 1 Feb'? 'On' indicates a specific point in time.

AlpheccaStars
AnonymousHow do I use the phrase 'with effect from' in sentences? It seems that 'with effect from' can be used to refer to future dates:
Yes, the phrase can be used, but to me, it is very stilted and formal. Your original sentence sounds like the style of English used in India, which has a difference sense of formality as compared to American English.

It is supposed to be in a written SOP hence the language.

Clive · Answer

Hi,

I have questions regarding this sentence below:

The plan is implemented with effect from 1 July 2011

Say 'The plan was implemented on 1 July, 2011'.

1. Is "implemented" an adjective in this context?

No, it's a passive construction and implemented is a past participle.

2. Does this sentence has a similar meaning to "The plan is implemented, it has been this way since 1 July 2011"

That's the general idea.

3. Is it correct to say "The plan is implemented with effect from 1 Feb 2012"?

No. Say 'The plan will be implemented on 1 Feb 2012'.

Clive

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