Section 1 — Short title, extent and commencement

(1) This Act may be called the Jammu and Kashmir Prevention of Beggary Act, 1960.

(2) It shall extend to [the whole of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir] or any particular area as specified by the Government.

[(3) It shall come into force in such area or areas and on such date or dates as the Government may, by notification, specify in this behalf, in the [Government Gazette].]