Power to search and seize
Section 18 of the Bihar Control of Crimes Act, 2024 deals with power to search and seize. The State Government or the District Magistrate, may, by general or special order, empower any police officer not below the rank of Inspector of Police to search any place, stop and search any vessel, vehicle or animal, and may seize anything which he has reason to believe, has been, is being, or is
(1) The State Government or the District Magistrate, may, by general or special order, empower any police officer not below the rank of Inspector of Police to search any place, stop and search any vessel, vehicle or animal, and may seize anything which he has reason to believe, has been, is being, or is about to be used for any activity which may, in any manner, be prejudicial to the maintenance of public order.
(2) Any police officer so empowered shall, forthwith, send report to the District Magistrate of every seizure made by him, and till the receipt of their orders, may keep in custody anything so seized or take such other steps for its safe custody, as he may think fit.
(3) The District Magistrate may issue such order, as he deems fit, for the disposal of any such property seized under clause (1) by destruction, confiscation or in such other manner as he may direct and such an order shall be subject to confirmation by the Advisory Board constituted under this Act.
Section 18, The Bihar Control of Crimes Act, 2024 (Act 259 of 2024).
Questions about Section 18
What does Section 18 of the Bihar Control of Crimes Act deal with?
Section 18 of the Bihar Control of Crimes Act is headed "Power to search and seize". The State Government or the District Magistrate, may, by general or special order, empower any police officer not below the rank of Inspector of Police to search any place, stop and search any vessel, vehicle or animal, and may seize anything which he has reason to believe, has been, is being, or is
How do I find court cases under Section 18 of the Bihar Control of Crimes Act?
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When was the Bihar Control of Crimes Act enacted?
Bihar Control of Crimes Act was enacted in 2024 as Act 259 of 2024. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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