Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement.

The Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971Central Act · Act 40 of 1971

(1) This Act may be called the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971.

(2) It extends to the whole of India.

(3) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 16th day of September, 1958 except sections 11, 19 and 20 which shall come into force at once.

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Act	The Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971
Section	1
Marginal note	Short title, extent and commencement.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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