2A. [Rule of construction respecting enactments not extending to Jammu and Kashmir.] Omitted by
the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020, vide notification No.
S.O. 1123(E) dated (18-3-2020) and vide Union Territory of Ladakh Reorganisation (Adaptation of
Central Laws) Order, 2020, notification No. S.O. 3774(E), dated (23-10-2020).