Short title, extent and commencement
Section 1 of the Chit Funds Act, 1982 deals with short title, extent and commencement. This Act may be called the Chit Funds Act, 1982. The Act came into force on 02 Apr 1984.
(1) This Act may be called the Chit Funds Act, 1982.
(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, and different dates may be appointed for different States.
Section 1, The Chit Funds Act, 1982 (Act 40 of 1982).
Questions about Section 1
What does Section 1 of the Chit Funds Act deal with?
Section 1 of the Chit Funds Act is headed "Short title, extent and commencement". This Act may be called the Chit Funds Act, 1982.
How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Chit Funds 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: Chit Funds Act 1982 1, section 1 Chit Funds Act 1982, section 1 of the Chit Funds 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 Chit Funds Act come into force?
Section 1 of the Chit Funds Act, cited as Chit Funds Act 1982 1, came into force on 02 Apr 1984, having been enacted on 19 Aug 1982. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions795 words
- 6. Form of chit agreement577 words
- 22. Duties of foreman483 words
- 89. Power to make rules471 words
- 20. Security to be given by foreman428 words
- 67. Procedure for settlement of disputes and powers of Registrar or nominee419 words
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