Short title, extent and commencement

(1) This Act may be called the Arms Act, 1959.

(2). It extends to the whole of India.

(3). It shall come into force on such date [ Note: 1st October, 1962, vide Notification No. G.S.R. 992, dated 13-7-1962, see Gazette of India, Pt. II, sec. 3(i) p. 1092. ] as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.