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The Punjab Disturbed Areas Act, 1983

Central

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.

Act number
32 of 1983
Ministry
Ministry of Home Affairs
Department
Department of States
Enacted
8 Dec 1983

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

7 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definition.
  3. Section 3Powers to declare areas to be disturbed areas.
  4. Section 4Power to fire upon persons contravening certain orders.
  5. Section 5Powers to destroy arms dump, fortified positions, etc.
  6. Section 6Protection of persons acting under sections 4 and 5.
  7. Section 7Repeal and saving.