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ADay the Bill is introduced
BDay of presidential assent
CDay it comes into force
DDay of Gazette publication
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Day it comes into force
Section 3 defines commencement for an Act as the day on which it comes into force, which can differ from the day of assent.
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