Powers in relation to absconding persons

Q: When did Section 7 of the National Security Act come into force?

Section 7 of the National Security Act, cited as National Security Act 1980 7, came into force on 27 Dec 1980, having been enacted on 27 Dec 1980. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 27 Dec 1980 Act 65 of 1980 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 65 of 1980 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 27 Dec 1980 In force 27 Dec 1980

Section 7 of the National Security Act, 1980 deals with powers in relation to absconding persons. If the Central Government or the State Government or an officer mentioned in sub-section (3) of section 3, as the case may be, has reason to believe that a person in respect of whom a detention order has been made has absconded or is concealing himself so that the order cannot be executed, that Gove The Act came into force on 27 Dec 1980.

(1) If the Central Government or the State Government or an officer mentioned in sub-section (3) of section 3, as the case may be, has reason to believe that a person in respect of whom a detention order has been made has absconded or is concealing himself so that the order cannot be executed, that Government or officer may—
(a) make a report in writing of the fact to a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class having jurisdiction in the place where the said person ordinarily resides;
(b) by order notified in the Official Gazette direct the said person to appear before such officer, at such place and within such period as may be specified in the order.
(2) Upon the making of a report against any person under clause (a) of sub-section (1), the provisions of sections 82, 83, 84 and 85 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), shall apply in respect of such person and his property as if the detention order made against him were a warrant issued by the Magistrate.
(3) If any person fails to comply with an order issued under clause (b) of sub-section (1), he shall, unless he proves that it was not possible for him to comply therewith and that he had, within the period specified in the order, informed the officer mentioned in the order of the reason which rendered compliance therewith impossible and of his whereabouts, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), every offence under sub-section (3) shall be cognizable.
Section 7, The National Security Act, 1980 (Act 65 of 1980).

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s. 3 Power to make orders detaining certain persons

Questions about Section 7

What does Section 7 of the National Security Act deal with?

Section 7 of the National Security Act is headed "Powers in relation to absconding persons". If the Central Government or the State Government or an officer mentioned in sub-section (3) of section 3, as the case may be, has reason to believe that a person in respect of whom a detention order has been made has absconded or is concealing himself so that the order cannot be executed, that Gove

How do I find court cases under Section 7 of the National Security 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: National Security Act 1980 7, section 7 National Security Act 1980, section 7 of the National Security Act. People searching for it also type 7 elements of national security. 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 7 of the National Security Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 3 (Power to make orders detaining certain persons), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 7 of the National Security Act come into force?

Section 7 of the National Security Act, cited as National Security Act 1980 7, came into force on 27 Dec 1980, having been enacted on 27 Dec 1980. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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