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Which statement correctly describes how the Information Technology Act, 2000 came into force, according to Section 1?

The Act came into force on a date the Central Government appointed by notification, and different dates may be appointed for different provisions. A reference to commencement in a provision is read as commencement of that provision. It was not tied to assent or State notifications.

  1. AIt came into force on such date as the Central Government appointed by notification, and different dates may be appointed for different provisionsCorrect
  2. BIt came into force automatically on the date the President gave assent
  3. CIt came into force on the date fixed by each State Government for its own territory
  4. DIt came into force on one single date only, and different dates for different provisions are not permitted

Explanation

Section 1(3) lets the Central Government appoint the commencement date by notification and allows different dates for different provisions. A reference to commencement of the Act in any provision is read as commencement of that provision. The single-date option contradicts this.

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