Application of other laws not barred.—The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, any
1968. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint and different dates may be appointed for different States and for different Section 2 - provisions of this Act 2. Application of other laws not barred.—The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, any other law for the time being in force.