# The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement

- Act: The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Act 26 of 1996)
- In force from: 1996-08-22
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/arbitration-act/section/1/

## Text

(1) This Act may be called the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. (2) It extends to the whole of India: 1* * * * * (3) It shall come into force on such date2 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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