Powers of Designated Authority
Section 31 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 deals with powers of Designated Authority. The Designated Authority, acting under the provisions of this Chapter, shall have all the powers of a civil court required for making a full and fair inquiry into the matter before it. The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1967.
The Designated Authority, acting under the provisions of this Chapter, shall have all the powers of a civil court required for making a full and fair inquiry into the matter before it.
Section 31, The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (Act 37 of 1967).
Questions about Section 31
What does Section 31 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act deal with?
Section 31 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is headed "Powers of Designated Authority". The Designated Authority, acting under the provisions of this Chapter, shall have all the powers of a civil court required for making a full and fair inquiry into the matter before it.
How do I find court cases under Section 31 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) 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: Uapa 31, section 31 Uapa, section 31 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 31 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act come into force?
Section 31 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, cited as Uapa 31, came into force on 30 Dec 1967, having been enacted on 30 Dec 1967. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions888 words
- 43D. Modified application of certain provisions of the Code585 words
- 8. Power to notify places used for the purpose of an unlawful association570 words
- 7. Power to prohibit the use of funds of an unlawful association541 words
- 25. Powers of investigating officer and Designated Authority and appeal against order of Designated Authority498 words
- 15. Terrorist act423 words
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