Short title, extent and commencement

(1 ) This Act may be called the Odisha Prevention of Gambling Act, 1955. (2) It extends to the whole of the State of Odisha (3) It shall come into force at once provided that the State Government shall have power by notification to direct from time to time the suspension of operation of Section 7 in such area. and for such period ail may be specified in the said notification.