Report No. 161

Chapter I

Preliminary

1. Short Title, Extent and Commencement.-

(1) This Act may be called the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 1998.

(2) It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint provided that such date shall not be later than three months from the date on which the President of India grants assent.