Section 1 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981
- (1)This Act may be called the Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981.
- (2)It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in Official Gazette, appoint: Provided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act and any reference in any such provisions to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.
Summary
- The title of the law is The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981.
- It begins on a specific date chosen by the Central Government, which is announced in the Official Gazette.
- The Central Government has the power to start different parts of the law on different dates.
- When a specific rule in the law talks about its start date, it means the date that particular rule becomes active.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the official name of this law?
It is called The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981.
2. Did the entire law start working on the exact same day?
Not necessarily. The Central Government can choose different start dates for different parts of the law.
3. Who decides when the law officially starts?
The Central Government decides and announces it through a notification in the Official Gazette.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 1 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981, who is responsible for choosing the date the law comes into force?
Q2.Under Section 1 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981, how is the start date of the law announced to the public?
Q3.Under Section 1 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981, can different sections of the law start on different dates?
Q4.If a specific rule within the law refers to the commencement of the Act under Section 1 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981, what does that mean?
Q5.Under Section 1 of The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981, what year is included in the short title of the Act?