law: The Punjab District Boards Act, 1883
  Chapter I
  Preliminary
  1. Short title.-
  (1) This Act may be called the Panjab District Boards Act, 1883.
  Extent.-
  (2) It shall extend only to the territories for the time being administered by the Lieutenant-Governor of the Panjab; and
  Commencement.-
  (3) It shall come into force in each district on such date as the Local Government, by notification, directs.