Section Text
(1) This Act may be called the Mines Act, 1952.
(2) I extends to the whole of India 1 [***]
(3) It shall come into force on such date2 or dates as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act and for different States but not later than 31st December, 1953.
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1. The words "except the State of Jammu and Kashmir" omitted by Act 25 of 1968, section 2 and Schedule (w.e.f. 15-8-1968).
2. Came into force on 1-7-1952, vide Notification No. S.R.O. 967, dated 27th May, 1952, published in the Gazette of India, 1952, Pt. II, section 3, p. 869.