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Section 15

The West Bengal Security Act, 1948State Act of West Bengal · Act 3 of 1948

(1) The Provincial Government may, by general or Control of fil_)ecial order, prohibit, restrict or impose conditions upon, processions, the holding of or taking part in processions, meetings or meetings, :assemblies whi·ch, in its opinion, are likely· to disturb the etc.

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(2) Any police-officer may take such steps, and use such force, as may be reasonably necessary for securing compliance with any order made under this section.

(3) If any person contravenes any order made under this sestdio, he shall be punishable ith imprisonment fr,",%? • w ich may extend to three years or with fine or wit ot .· .• . 'I, ..? .

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ActThe West Bengal Security Act, 1948
Section15
JurisdictionState of West Bengal
StatusIn force as published by the source

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