Section 3 in Madhya Bharat Famine (Suspension of Proceedings) Act, 1953
3. Power [of Government]to declare areas *[affected with famine or scarcity].-
The Government may,by notification, declare any area or areas to be affected with [famine or scarcity] and thereupon the provisions of this Act shall apply to such area or areas for the period fixed under Section 4.
