Power to prohibit import or export of arms, etc
Section 11 of the Arms Act, 1959 deals with power to prohibit import or export of arms, etc. The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, prohibit the bringing into, or the taking out of, India, arms or ammunition of such classes and descriptions as may be specified in the notification. The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1962.
The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, prohibit the bringing into, or the taking out of, India, arms or ammunition of such classes and descriptions as may be specified in the notification.
Section 11, The Arms Act, 1959 (Act 54 of 1959).
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Questions about Section 11
What does Section 11 of the Arms Act deal with?
Section 11 of the Arms Act is headed "Power to prohibit import or export of arms, etc". The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, prohibit the bringing into, or the taking out of, India, arms or ammunition of such classes and descriptions as may be specified in the notification.
How do I find court cases under Section 11 of the Arms Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Arms Act 11, section 11 Arms Act, section 11 of the Arms Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 11 of the Arms Act, and has it changed?
2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it. The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there are 3: most recently Arms Rules, 2016 (2016), then G.S.R. 701(E) dated 15/07/2019 on Arms Rules 2016 (2016), and 1 more.
When did Section 11 of the Arms Act come into force?
Section 11 of the Arms Act, cited as Arms Act 11, came into force on 01 Oct 1962, having been enacted on 23 Dec 1959. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 25. Punishment for certain offences1755 words
- 2. Definitions and interpretation734 words
- 44. Power to make rules681 words
- 24A. Prohibition as to possession of notified arms in disturbed areas, etc618 words
- 17. Variation, suspension and revocation of licences579 words
- 24B. Prohibition as to carrying of notified arms in or through public places in disturbed areas etc560 words
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