The Armed Forces (Punjab and Chandigarh) Special Powers Act, 1983
Central Act · Act 34 of 19838 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to enable certain special powers to be conferred upon members of the armed forces in the disturbed areas in the State of Punjab and the Union territory of Chandigarh. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 34 of 1983 |
| Year | 1983 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 8 |
| Subjects | defence |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement.
- Section 2 Definitions.
- Section 3 Power to declare areas to be disturbed areas.
- Section 4 Special powers of the armed forces.
- Section 5 Power of search to include powers to break open locks, etc.
- Section 6 Arrested person and seized property to be made over to the police.
- Section 7 Protection of persons acting in good faith under this Act.
- Section 8 Repeal and saving.
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