Act Number: 34

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

Year: 1983

Enactment Date: 1983-12-08

Long Title: 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: Ministry of Home Affairs

Department: Department of States

Section 5: Power of search to include powers to break open locks, etc.
    Every person making a search under this Act shall have the power to break open the lock of any door, almirah, safe, box, cupboard, drawer, package or other thing, if the key thereof is withheld.
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