The Maharashtra Prevention of Communal, Anti-social and other Dangerous Activities Act, 1980.
State Act of Maharashtra · Act 7 of 198119 provisions
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| Long title | An Act to provide for prevention of communal, anti-social and other dangerous activities in Maharashtra and for matters connected therewith. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 7 of 1981 |
| Year | 1981 |
| Jurisdiction | State of Maharashtra |
| Ministry | Govt of Maharashtra |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 19 |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent, commencement and application.
- Section 2 Definitions.
- Section 3 Power to make orders detaining certain persons.
- Section 4 Execution of detention orders.
- Section 5 Power to regulate place and conditions of detention.
- Section 6 Detention orders not to be invalid or inoperative on certain grounds.
- Section 7 Powers in relation to absconding persons.
- Section 8 Grounds of order of detention to be disclosed to persons affected by the order.
- Section 9 Constitution of Advisory Boards.
- Section 10 Reference to Advisory Boards.
- Section 11 Procedure of Advisory Boards.
- Section 12 Action upon the report of Advisory Boards.
- Section 13 Maximum period of detention.
- Section 14 Revocation of detention orders.
- Section 15 Temporary release of persons detained.
- Section 16 Protection of action taken under the Act.
- Section 17 Amendment of section 56 of Bom. XXII of 1951.
- Section 18 Amendment of section 151 of Act II of 1974.
- Section 19 Repeal of Mah. Ord. VII of 1980 and saving.
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