law: Trade Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969 
  1. Short Title, Extent and Commencement.
  (1) This Act may be called the
  
  Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969.
  
  
  (2) It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
  
  
  (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by
  
  notification, appoint 1a .