Section 1: Short Title, extent, commencement and application

The Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958State Act of Punjab · Act 15 of 1958

(1) This Act may be called the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958.

(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Punjab.

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

(4) It shall apply in the first instance to the areas specified in the Schedule, but the Government may by notification direct that it shall also apply to such other area on such date as may be specified in the notification.

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Act	The Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958
Section	1
Marginal note	Short Title, extent, commencement and application
Jurisdiction	State of Punjab
Status	In force as published by the source

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