# The Police Act, 1949, Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement

- Act: The Police Act, 1949 (Act 64 of 1949)
- In force from: 1949-12-27
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/police-act-1949/section/1/

## Text

(1) This Act may be called the Police Act, 1949. (2) It extends to all the 1 [Union territories]. (3) It shall come into force in a 2 [Union territory] on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in this behalf for 3 [such territory].

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