# The Arms Act, 1959, Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement

- Act: The Arms Act, 1959 (Act 54 of 1959)
- In force from: 1962-10-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/arms-act/section/1/

## Text

(1) This Act may be called the Arms Act, 1959. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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