Seizure and detention under orders of the Central Government
Section 24 of the Arms Act, 1959 deals with seizure and detention under orders of the Central Government. The Central Government may at any time order the seizure of any arms or ammunition in the possession of any person, notwithstanding that such person is entitled by virtue of this Act or any other law for the time being in force to have the same in his possession, and may detain the same for such per The Act came into force on 01 Oct 1962.
The Central Government may at any time order the seizure of any arms or ammunition in the possession of any person, notwithstanding that such person is entitled by virtue of this Act or any other law for the time being in force to have the same in his possession, and may detain the same for such period as it thinks necessary for the public peace and safety.
Section 24, The Arms Act, 1959 (Act 54 of 1959).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 24
What does Section 24 of the Arms Act deal with?
Section 24 of the Arms Act is headed "Seizure and detention under orders of the Central Government". The Central Government may at any time order the seizure of any arms or ammunition in the possession of any person, notwithstanding that such person is entitled by virtue of this Act or any other law for the time being in force to have the same in his possession, and may detain the same for such per
How do I find court cases under Section 24 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 24, section 24 Arms Act, section 24 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 24 of the Arms Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Empowering CAPFs Officers and SOs under Arms Act (2010).
When did Section 24 of the Arms Act come into force?
Section 24 of the Arms Act, cited as Arms Act 24, 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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