# The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement

- Act: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Act 31 of 2016)
- Ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/insolvency-bankruptcy-code-2016/section/1/

## Text

(1) This Code may be called the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. (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: Provided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Code and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Code shall be construed as a reference to the commencement of that provision.

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