Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement
Reviewed by Nikhil Gupta and Kajri Singh · Last reviewed 17 July 2026
Names the law, extends it across India and links commencement to the Central Government notification. The Act came into force on 9 December 2013.
In 2 minutes
Names the law, extends it across India and links commencement to the Central Government notification. The Act came into force on 9 December 2013.
Statutory text
Source transcription: India Code consolidated Act PDF. Check the official source for a live matter.
Rule, authority, record and consequence map
| Related Central Rule | Rule 1: Short title and commencement |
|---|---|
| Primary authority | Central Government / appropriate Government |
| Core record | Commencement notification and legal register |
| Compliance consequence | Commencement and territorial scope determine enforceability. |
Practical example
An establishment cannot treat the Act as optional merely because its internal policy predates 9 December 2013.
Finin2min Q&A
What should an employer or committee do first?
Create the record identified above, check the linked Rule and preserve a dated decision trail. Do not replace the statutory process with an informal HR discussion where the Act applies.
What needs jurisdiction-specific checking?
State rules and notifications, District Officer and Local Committee details, service rules, standing orders, appellate forum and any sector regulator requirements.