(2) It extends to the whole of India, and applies to citizens of India and persons subject to the Army Act, 1950 (46 of 1950), or the Air Force Act, 1950 (45 of 1950), wherever they may be.
(3) It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in this behalf.
Source footnotes
1. 22nd July, 1950, vide notification No. S.R.O. 123, dated 22nd July, 1950, see Gazette of India, 1950, part II, s. 3.आगे पढ़ें / Continue reading
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