The Central Laws (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Act, 1968

Section 620C. Special provision as to companies in Jammu and Kashmir

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

620C. Special provision as to companies in Jammu and Kashmir.— The Central Government may by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that with effect from the commencement of the Central Laws (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Act, 1968 or any subsequent date, any of the provisions of this Act specified in the notification shall not apply, or shall apply only with such exceptions and modifications or adaptations as may be specified in the notification, to— (a) any existing company in the State of Jammu and Kashmir*; (b) any company registered in that State under this Act after the commencement of the Central Laws (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Act, 1968.". THE COST AND WORKS ACCOUNTANTS ACT, 1959 (23 OF 1959) Section 1.—In sub-section (2), omit "except the State of Jammu and Kashmir*". THE APPRENTICES ACT, 1961 (52 OF 1961) Section 1.—In sub-section (2), omit "except the State of Jammu and Kashmir*". THE ADMINISTRATORS-GENERAL ACT, 1963 (45 OF 1963) Section 1.—In sub-section (2), omit "except the State of Jammu and Kashmir*". Section 20.—(a) In sub-section (1), for "the territories to which this Act extends" substitute "India"; (b) after sub-section (2), insert— "(3) Any probate or letters of administration granted by the High Court for the State of Jammu and Kashmir* before the commencement of the Central Laws (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Act, 1968 shall, after such commencement, be as effective as if such probate or letters of administration has been granted under this section.". and Kashmir* before the commencement of the Central Laws (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Omit section 21. Section 37.—(a) In clause (a), for "to which this Act extends", substitute "in India"; (b) Omit "or in the State of Jammu and Kashmir*". Section 56.—For "the territories to which this Act extends" and for "the said territories", substitute "India".

Source: India Code