(1) This Act may be called the Coir Industry Act, 1953. (2) It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir*. (3) It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

(1) This Act may be called the Coir Industry Act, 1953. (2) It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir*. (3) It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.