Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement.

The Jammu and Kashmir Debtors Relief Act, 1976Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 15 of 1976

(1) This Act may be called the Jammu and Kashmir Debtors Relief Act, 1976.

(2) It shall extend to the [whole of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir].

[(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Government may by notification in the [Official Gazette] appoint].

Where this provision sits

Act	The Jammu and Kashmir Debtors Relief Act, 1976
Section	1
Marginal note	Short title, extent and commencement.
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Status	In force as published by the source

How this provision has been amended

Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

substituted. . Substituted for “whole of the State of Jammu and Kashmir” by S.O. 1229 (E) dated 31.03.2020.
other. . Enforced w.e.f. 26th January, 1977 vide SRO-801 dated 23-12-1976.
substituted. . Substituted for “Government Gazette” by S.O. 1229 (E) dated 31.03.2020.

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