Section 1 — Short title, extent and commencement

(1) This Act may be called the Prevention of Ribbon Development Act, 2007.

(2) It shall extend to [the whole of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir] excepting the areas [other than roads maintained by the [Central Government or the Public Works Department of the [State]] included within the limits of municipalities and town areas.

(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Government may, by notification, direct.