Section 1 of The National Food Security Act, 2013 in hindi — Short title, extent and commencement
Bare section text
Official Legislative Text
- (1)This Act may be called the National Food Security Act, 2013.
- (2)It extends to the whole of India.
- (3)Save as otherwise provided, it shall be deemed to have come into force on the 5th day of July, 2013.
Educational Study Layer
Summary
- The Act is officially named the National Food Security Act, 2013.
- It applies to the entire territory of India.
- The law is considered to have started and become active on July 5, 2013.
Practical examples
1On August 15, 2013, a family in a village in Tamil Nadu became entitled to benefits because this law now covers every corner of the country.
2A legal clerk in Mumbai confirms on October 1, 2013, that the new rules for food distribution are valid because the Act came into force earlier that July.
FAQ
1. What is the short title of this law?
It is called the National Food Security Act, 2013.
2. Does this law apply to every state in India?
Yes, the Act extends to the whole of India.
3. When did this Act officially start working?
It came into force on July 5, 2013.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Under Section 1(1) of The National Food Security Act, 2013, what is the official name of the law?
Q2.According to Section 1(2) of The National Food Security Act, 2013, what is the geographical extent of the Act?
Q3.Under Section 1(3) of The National Food Security Act, 2013, on what date did the Act come into force?
Q4.Under Section 1 of The National Food Security Act, 2013, can some parts of the Act start on different dates?