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Section 1 of The Special Protection Group Act, 1988
- (1)This Act may be called the Special Protection Group Act, 1988.
- (2)It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
Summary
- This law is officially named the Special Protection Group Act, 1988.
- The law does not start to work on the day it was written.
- The Central Government has the power to decide when the law begins.
- The start date must be announced to the public through a notification in the Official Gazette, which is the government's official news journal.
Practical examples
1On July 15, 1988, a government official named Mr. Suresh checks the latest Official Gazette to see if the Central Government has set a start date for this new law.
2The Central Government decides that the law should begin on August 1, 1988, so they publish a formal notice in the government newspaper to let everyone know.
FAQ
1. What is the official name of this law?
It is called the Special Protection Group Act, 1988.
2. Does this law start immediately after being passed?
No, it starts on a date chosen by the Central Government.
3. How will the public know when the law has started?
The government will publish a notification in the Official Gazette.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 1 of The Special Protection Group Act, 1988, what is the formal title of the Act?
Q2.Under Section 1 of The Special Protection Group Act, 1988, who has the power to bring the Act into force?
Q3.Under Section 1 of The Special Protection Group Act, 1988, where must the start date be notified?
Q4.Under Section 1 of The Special Protection Group Act, 1988, how is the start date determined?
Q5.Under Section 1 of The Special Protection Group Act, 1988, what must happen before the Act is considered in force?