(1) This Act may be called 1[the Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund Act.] 2[(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Maharashtra.] (3) It shall come into force in such area and on such date as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in this behalf.
<span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>(<i>1</i>) This Act may be called <sup>1</sup>[the Maharashtra Labour Welfare Fund Act.]<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span> <sup>2</sup>[(<i>2</i>) It extends to the whole of the State of Maharashtra.] <br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span> (<i>3</i>) It shall come into force in such area and on such date as the State Government may, by notification in the <i>Official Gazette</i>, appoint in this behalf. <br>