The Arms Act, 1959
1. Short title, extent and commencement –
(1) This Act may be called the Arms Act, 1959.
(2). It extends to the whole of India.
(3). It shall come into force on such date [ Note: 1st October, 1962, vide Notification No. G.S.R. 992, dated 13-7-1962, see Gazette of India, Pt. II, sec. 3(i) p. 1092. ] as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
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1. Came into force on 1-10-1962 vide G.S.R. 992, dated 13th July, 1962.