(1)This Act may be called the National Commission for Women Act, 1990.
(2) It extends to the whole of India ***.
(3) It shall come into force on such date asthe Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement.
The National Commission for Women Act, 1990Central Act · Act 20 of 1990
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| Act | The National Commission for Women Act, 1990 |
|---|---|
| Section | 1 |
| Marginal note | Short title, extent and commencement. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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- omitted, Act 34 of 2019. . The words "except the State of Jammu and Kashmir" omitted by Act 34 of 2019, s. 95 and the Fifth Schedule (w.e.f. 31-10- 2019).
- other. . 31st January, 1992, vide notification No. S.O. 99(E), dated 31st January, 1992, see Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, sec. 3(ii).
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