(1) In any case where the advisory Board has reported that there is in its opinion, sufficient cause for the detention of the detenu, the Government may confirm the detention order and continue the detention of the detenu for a period, not exceeding the maximum period prescribed by section 14 as it thinks fit.
(2) In any case where the Advisory Board has reported that there is in its opinion no sufficient cause for the detention of the person concerned, the Government shall revoke the detention order and cause the detenu to be released forthwith.
Maximum period of detention
14. The Maximum period for which any person may be detained in pursuance of any detention order made under this Act which has been confirmed under section 13, shall be one year from the date of detention.
549 Revocation of detention orders