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Section 1 of The International Development Association (Status, Immunities and Privileges) Act, 1960
- (1)This Act may be called the International Development Association (Status, Immunities and Privileges) Act, 1960.
- (2)It extends to the whole of India.
- (3)It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
Summary
- This Act is named the International Development Association (Status, Immunities and Privileges) Act, 1960.
- It extends to the entire territory of India.
- It comes into force on a date chosen by the Central Government of India.
- The Central Government must announce this starting date through a notification in the Official Gazette.
Practical examples
1On November 1, 1960, a local lawyer named Rajesh in New Delhi is researching whether an international organization has legal status in India. He refers to Section 1 of this Act and confirms that the law is active and applies to his city.
2In December 1960, a clerk named Sita in Mumbai checks if this law is valid in her state. She reads that it extends to the whole of India, meaning it is active in her region too.
FAQ
1. What is the official name of this law?
The official name is the International Development Association (Status, Immunities and Privileges) Act, 1960.
2. Does this law apply to all states in India?
Yes, this Act extends to the whole of India.
3. Who decides when this Act starts to apply?
The Central Government of India decides the start date.
4. How does the public find out when the Act has started?
The Central Government publishes a notification in the Official Gazette to announce the starting date.
Test yourself
Q1.What is the short title of the Act?
Q2.To what geographic area does this Act extend?
Q3.Who has the power to appoint the commencement date of this Act?
Q4.How must the Central Government notify the date of commencement of this Act?
Q5.On what actual date did this Act come into force?