The Andhra Pradesh Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Communal Offenders Act, 1984.
andhra-pradesh · 1984
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- S. 1The Andhra Pradesh Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Communal Offenders Act, 1984, applies statewide and commenced on January 27, 1984.
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Communal Offenders Act, 1984.
- S. 3Section 3 authorizes the government to detain communal offenders for up to six months to prevent actions prejudicial to public order.
- S. 4Section 4 allows detention orders to be executed anywhere in the state like arrest warrants under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
- S. 5Section 5 allows the government to specify detention locations and conditions for those detained under the act.
- S. 6Section 6 ensures detention orders remain valid even if detainee or detention place is outside officer's jurisdiction.
- S. 7Section 7 empowers authorities to treat absconding detained persons as fugitives, applying criminal procedure code provisions for their capture and asset seizure.
- S. 8Section 8 mandates authorities to disclose detention grounds to affected individuals within five days, allowing them to contest the order.
- S. 9Section 9 establishes the formation of Advisory Boards by the government to advise on the Andhra Pradesh Prevention of Communal Offenders Act.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates the government to present detention order grounds to an Advisory Board within two weeks.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the procedure for the Advisory Board to review and report on the detention of communal offenders in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 12Section 12 allows the government to confirm or revoke detention based on the Advisory Board's report.
- S. 13Section 13 allows the Andhra Pradesh government to revoke or modify detention orders, even if issued by a lower officer, and can issue new orders if new facts emerge.
- S. 14Section 14 allows temporary release of detained persons with conditions, requiring surrender and penalties for non-compliance.
- S. 15Section 15 protects government officials from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 16Section 16 prevents detention under the National Security Act for communal offenders in Andhra Pradesh if detained under this Act.
- S. 17Section 17 empowers the government to close presses that publish content promoting communal disharmony for up to one month.
- S. 18Repeal of Ordinance No