Section 1, Works of Defence Act, 1903 [S15-RCR]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 3 July 1903.

In Works of Defence Act, 1903 [A10-719]. This text from 3 July 1903. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 1, Works of Defence Act, 1903 [S15-RCR]. Machine: S15-RCR.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Works of Defence Act, 1903. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

Defined terms in this text (1)

Force: Section 2, Works of Defence Act, 1903 [S15RDT] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Force" means the Force constituted under section 4

Force: 36 more definitions.

Made under this section, or naming it (1)

Notification S.O. 3964(E), dated 11th July, 1903 [N11-D7C], 11 July 1903, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Works of Defence Act, 1903 (7 of 1903), the Central Government"

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