(1) This Act may be called the Maharashtra [Prevention of Dangerous Activities] Act, 1981.
(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Maharashtra.
(3) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 11 June, 1981.
Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement.
The Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1981.State Act of Maharashtra · Act 55 of 1981
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1981. |
|---|---|
| Section | 1 |
| Marginal note | Short title, extent and commencement. |
| Jurisdiction | State of Maharashtra |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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- substituted, Mah. 29 of 2025. These words were substituted for the words "Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Slumlords, Bootleggers, Drug-offenders, Dangerous persons, Video Pirates, Sand Smugglers and Persons engaged in Black-marketing of Essential Commodities" by Mah. 29 of 2025, s. 3.
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