Short title, extent and commencement

This Act may be called the Madhya Pradesh Upcharika, Prasavika, Sahai Upcharika-Prasavika Tatha Swasthya Paridarshika Registrikaran Adhiniyam, 1972. It extends to the whole of the State of Madhya Pradesh. It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, by notification, appoint.