Short title, extent, application and commencement
Section 1 of the Chemical Weapons Convention Act, 2000 deals with short title, extent, application and commencement. This Act may be called the Chemical Weapons Convention Act, 2000. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2005.
This Act may be called the Chemical Weapons Convention Act, 2000.
(2) It extends to the whole of India, and it shall apply to--
(a) citizens of India outside India; and
(b) associates, branches or subsidiaries, outside India of companies or bodies corporate, registered or incorporated in India.
(3) It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint; and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act.
Section 1, The Chemical Weapons Convention Act, 2000 (Act 34 of 2000).
Questions about Section 1
What does Section 1 of the Chemical Weapons Convention Act deal with?
Section 1 of the Chemical Weapons Convention Act is headed "Short title, extent, application and commencement". This Act may be called the Chemical Weapons Convention Act, 2000.
How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Chemical Weapons Convention Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Chemical Weapons Convention Act 1, section 1 Chemical Weapons Convention Act, section 1 of the Chemical Weapons Convention Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 1 of the Chemical Weapons Convention Act come into force?
Section 1 of the Chemical Weapons Convention Act, cited as Chemical Weapons Convention Act 1, came into force on 01 Jul 2005, having been enacted on 26 Aug 2000. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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- 19. Power of Inspector to inspect any person or place397 words
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