[23B. Power to search.--If any gazetted officer of the Central or a State Government authorised by the Central Government [or a State Government, as the case may be,] in this behalf by general or special order has reason to believe that any mineral has been raised in contravention of the provisions of this Act or rules made thereunder or any document or thing in relation to such mineral is secreted in any place [or vehicle], he may search for such mineral, document or thing and the provisions of section 100 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), shall apply to every such search.]
Section 23B: Power to search.
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957Central Act · Act 67 of 1957
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 |
|---|---|
| Section | 23B |
| Marginal note | Power to search. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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- inserted, Act 25 of 1994. . Ins. by Act 25 of 1994, s. 9 (w.e.f. 25-1-1994).
- inserted, Act 38 of 1999. . Ins. by Act 38 of 1999, s. 18 (w.e.f. 18-12-1999).
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