Central Act
The Official Secrets Act, 1923
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to official secrets.
| Act number | 19 of 1923 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1923-04-02 |
| In force from | 1923-04-02 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Department | Department of Internal Security |
| Sections | 16 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Official Secrets Act, 1923 come into force?
It came into force on 1923-04-02, having been enacted on 1923-04-02.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Home Affairs (Department of Internal Security).
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