Section 1, Designs Act, 2000 [S20-DXS]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 31 March 2001 by S.O. 2328(E) [N12-AQD].

In Designs Act, 2000 [A11-6N8]. This text from 23 May 2000. 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, Designs Act, 2000 [S20-DXS]. Machine: S20-DXS.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Designs Act, 2000. (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, and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act.

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Notification S.O. 2328(E), dated 26th March, 2001 [N12-AQD], 26 March 2001, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Designs Act, 2000 (16 of 2000), the Central Government"

Notification S.O. 1343(E), dated 16th September, 2002 [N12-BAP], 16 September 2002, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Designs Act, 2000 (16 of 2000), the Central Government"

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