# The Interest Act, 1978, Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement

- Act: The Interest Act, 1978 (Act 14 of 1978)
- In force from: 1981-08-19
- Ministry: Ministry of Finance
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/interest-act-1978/section/1/

## Text

(1) This Act may be called the Interest Act, 1978. (2) It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir*. (3) It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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