In force · As amended up to 2026-08
1. Extended to Goa, Daman and Diu with modifications by Reg. 12 of 1962, S. 3 and Sch. (w.e.f. 22-11-1962). Extended to Dadra and Nagar Haveli by Reg. 6 of 1963, s. 2 and Sch. I (w.e.f. 11-7-1965) and Pondicherry by Reg. 7 of 1963, s. 3 and Sch. I (w.e.f. 1-10-1963).
2. Subs. by Act 52 of 1972, s. 33, for sub-section (2) (w.e.f. 5-4-1976).
Source: India Code