Short title, extent and commencement
Section 1 of the Interest Act, 1978 deals with short title, extent and commencement. This Act may be called the Interest Act, 1978. The Act came into force on 19 Aug 1981.
(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.
Section 1, The Interest Act, 1978 (Act 14 of 1978).
Questions about Section 1
What does Section 1 of the Interest Act deal with?
Section 1 of the Interest Act is headed "Short title, extent and commencement". This Act may be called the Interest Act, 1978.
How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Interest 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: Interest Act 1978 1, section 1 Interest Act 1978, section 1 of the Interest 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 Interest Act come into force?
Section 1 of the Interest Act, cited as Interest Act 1978 1, came into force on 19 Aug 1981, having been enacted on 31 Mar 1978. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Power of court to allow interest453 words
- 4. Interest payable under certain enactments193 words
- 2. Definitions189 words
- 6. Repeal and saving127 words
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