1. (1) This Act may be called the Protection of 1²[Muslim] Pilgrims Act, 1896; (2) The Government may, by notification in the official Gazette extend it to any place in Bangladesh; and (3) It shall come into force- (a) [Omitted by section 2 of the Protection of Muhammadan Pilgrims (Amendment) Act, 1956 (Act No. XIII of 1956).] (b) in any place to which it may be extended by notification under sub-section (2) of this section, from date specified in this behalf in such notification.