# The Provident Funds Act, 1925, Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement

- Act: The Provident Funds Act, 1925 (Act 19 of 1925)
- In force from: 1926-04-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Labour and Employment
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/provident-funds-act-1925/section/1/

## Text

(1) This Act may be called the Provident Funds Act, 1925. (2) It extends to the whole of India 1 [except the State of Jammu and Kashmir*] 2***. (3) It shall come into force on such date3 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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