Section 1, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2003 [S21-HED]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 23 September 2003.

In Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2003 [A11-8PK]. This text from 23 September 2003. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 1, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2003 [S21-HED]. Machine: S21-HED.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2003. (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)

notification: Section 2, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2003 [S21HFF] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "notification" means a notification published in the Official Gazette

notification: 996 more definitions.

Made under this section, or naming it (1)

Notification S.O. 113(E), dated 14th February, 2004 [N12-BVH], 14 February 2004, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2003 (15 of 2003), the Central Government"

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