Short title, extent, application and commencement

(1) This Act may be called the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Workers (Representation, Participation in Management and Relief) Act, 1998. (2) It shall extend to the whole of the State of Andhra Pradesh. (3) It shall apply to all industrial establishments and units situated in the State of Andhra Pradesh. (4) It shall come into force on such date as the Government, may by notification appoint and they may appoint different dates for different provisions or different chapters.