(1) This Act may be called the Assam Opium (Prohibition) Act, 1947.
(2) It extends to the whole of Assam .
(3) It shall come into force on such ttdate as the *[State] Government may, by notification in the .official Gazette, appoint.
Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement
The Assam Opium Prohibition Act, 1947State Act of Assam · Act 23 of 1947
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| Act | The Assam Opium Prohibition Act, 1947 |
|---|---|
| Section | 1 |
| Marginal note | Short title, extent and commencement |
| Jurisdiction | State of Assam |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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