# The Insurance Act, 1938, Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement

- Act: The Insurance Act, 1938 (Act 4 of 1938)
- In force from: 1939-07-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Finance
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/insurance-act-1938/section/1/

## Text

(1) This Act may be called the Insurance Act, 1938. 1[(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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