1. Short title, extent and commencement - (1) This Act may be called the [The words "India" has been deleted by the Trade Union (Amendment) Act 31 of 1964] Trade Unions Act,1926. 2. It extends to the Whole of India [The word "except" the State of Jammu and Kashmir" have been omitted by Act No.51 The Orient Tavern 1970]. 3. It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint. | 
