Article 1 Citation, interpretation and commencement

This Scheme, which may be cited as the Pneumoconiosis, Byssinosis and Miscellaneous Diseases Benefit (Amendment) Scheme 1985, shall be read as one with the Pneumoconiosis, Byssinosis and Miscellaneous Diseases Benefit Scheme 1983^f1 (hereinafter referred to as “the principal Scheme”) and shall come into operation on 1st April 1985.