PRELIMINARYCentral
Section 1 of The National Service Act, 1972
Short title, extent and commencement.
- (1)This Act may be called the National Service Act, 1972.
- (2)It extends to the whole of India.
- (3)It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification, appoint.
Summary
- This law is officially named the National Service Act, 1972.
- This law applies to the entire territory of India.
- This law does not start working automatically, it will begin on a date chosen by the Central Government through an official public announcement in the Official Gazette (which is a government publication used to publish legal notices).
Practical examples
1In May 1973, Arjun, an engineering graduate living in Mumbai, wants to know if this law applies to his city. Mumbai is part of India, so this law covers his area because it extends to the whole of India.
2In July 1972, the law is published in a book, but the Central Government has not yet chosen a start date. Since no official notification has been published in the Gazette to start the law, a medical graduate named Priya is not yet required to do anything under this law.
FAQ
1. What is the formal name of this law?
It is called the National Service Act, 1972.
2. Does this law apply to all states in India?
Yes, it extends to the whole of India.
3. Does this law start working immediately on the day it was passed by Parliament?
No, it only starts on a date that the Central Government specifically chooses and announces through an official notification.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 1 of The National Service Act, 1972, how does the law come into force?
2.Which geographical areas are covered under Section 1 of The National Service Act, 1972?
3.Under Section 1 of The National Service Act, 1972, what is the official title of this legislation?
4.If the Central Government wants to bring The National Service Act, 1972 into force, what specific tool must it use under Section 1?