# The National Security Act, 1980, Section 13: Maximum period of detention

- Act: The National Security Act, 1980 (Act 65 of 1980)
- In force from: 1980-12-27
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/national-security-act-1980/section/13/

## Text

The maximum period for which any person may be detained in pursuance of any detention order which has been confirmed under section 12 shall be twelve months from the date of detention: Provided that nothing contained in this section shall affect the power of the appropriate Government to revoke or modify the detention order at any earlier time.

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