# The Central Excise Act, 1944, Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement

- Act: The Central Excise Act, 1944 (Act 1 of 1944)
- In force from: 1944-02-28
- Ministry: Ministry of Finance
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/central-excise-act-1944/section/1/

## Text

1[(1) This Act may be called the Central Excise Act, 1944.] (2) It extends to the whole of India 2[* * *]. (3) It shall come into force on such date3 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in this behalf.

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