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Section 51A: Certain powers of the Central Government.

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967Central Act · Act 37 of 1967

[51A. Certain powers of the Central Government.—For the prevention of, and for coping with terrorist activities, the Central Government shall have power to—

(a) freeze, seize or attach funds and other financial assets or economic resources held by, on behalf of or at the direction of the individuals or entities listed in the Schedule to the Order, or any other person engaged in or suspected to be engaged in terrorism;

(b) prohibit any individual or entity from making any funds, financial assets or economic resources or related services available for the benefit of the individuals or entities listed in the Schedule to the Order or any other person engaged in or suspected to be engaged in terrorism;

(c) prevent the entry into or the transit through India of individuals listed in the Schedule to the Order or any other person engaged in or suspected to be engaged in terrorism.]

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ActThe Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
Section51A
Marginal noteCertain powers of the Central Government.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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  • inserted, Act 35 of 2008. . Ins. by Act 35 of 2008, s. 14 (w.e.f. 31-12-2008).

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