Section 3

Powers to declare areas to be disturbed areas.

The Punjab Disturbed Areas Act, 1983

  • Act 32 of 1983
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
About this Act

An Act to make better provision for the suppression of disorder and for the restoration and maintenance of public order in disturbed areas in Punjab.

All sections
    The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare that the whole or any part of any district of Punjab as may be specified in the notification, is a disturbed area.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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