Act 34 of 1983

The Armed Forces (Punjab and Chandigarh) Special Powers Act, 1983

An Act to enable certain special powers to be conferred upon members of the armed forces in the disturbed areas in the State of Punjab and the Union territory of Chandigarh.

  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
  • Enacted 1983-12-08
  • 8 sections
SectionTitle
1 Short title, extent and commencement.Read
2 Definitions.Read
3 Power to declare areas to be disturbed areas.Read
4 Special powers of the armed forces.Read
5 Power of search to include powers to break open locks, etc.Read
6 Arrested person and seized property to be made over to the police.Read
7 Protection of persons acting in good faith under this Act.Read
8 Repeal and saving.Read
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