Section 1State of Maharashtra Act
Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement
Short title, extent and commencement.
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This Act may be called the Maharashtra Police Act.(2)
It extends to the whole of the State of Maharashtra.(3)
It shall come into force in the pre-Reorganisation State of Bombay on such date as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette specify in this behalf, and in that part of the State to which it is extended by the Bombay Police (Extension and Amendment) Act, 1959, it shall come into force on such other date as the Government may by like notification specify.Disclaimer: This section is reproduced for general informational and reference purposes only. Always verify against the latest official gazette and consult a qualified advocate before relying on any provision.