In force · As amended up to 2026-08
1. The Act has been extended to Goa. Daman and Diu with modifications by Reg. 12 of 1962, s. 3 and the Sch., (w.e.f. 1-2-1965) to Dadra and Nagar Haveli by Reg. 6 of 1963, s. 2 and the Sch. I and to Pondicherry by Reg. 7 of 1963, s. 3 and the Sch. I and to the whole of the Union territory of Lakshadweep (w.e.f. 1-10-1967) vide Reg. 8 of 1965, s. 3. and the Sch.
2. The Words "issued by the Central Government" omitted by Act 6 of 1949, s. 2 (w.e.f. 1-4-1949) .
3. Subs. by Act 57 of 1956, s. 2 for "the Union and the Part A States" (w.e.f. 15-10-1956).
4. The brackets and words "(Central Government)" omitted by Act 6 of 1949, s. 3 (w.e.f. 1-4-1949).
5. Sub-section (2) omitted by Act 57 of 1956, s. 3 (w.e.f. 15-10-1956).
Source: India Code