Which section of the Act deals with Short title, extent, commencement and application?

Section 1 is the correct answer because it is standard legislative practice for the initial section of an Act to cover foundational elements such as its Short Title, Extent (geographical applicability), Commencement (effective date), and Application. These provisions set the basic parameters for the entire legislation.

• Section 2 typically contains definitions of terms used throughout the Act, not its initial framing.
• Section 3 and Section 4 would deal with subsequent substantive provisions, such as the establishment or functions of an authority, rather than the preliminary details of the Act itself.