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(1 ) lf the State Government or the otticef making r order under sub-section (1) of section 3 has tfE reason to believe that a person in respect of whon a detention order has been made has abscondel or is concealing himself so that the order cannat be executed, in that case, (a) The provisions ot section 82.83, 84 and 85 ol the Code ol Crirninal Procedure. 1973 shall apply in respect of the said person anc his Property as if the order directing that h€ be detarned were a warrant issued by th€ l\,1ag istrate . (b) By order direct the said person to appear before such ofticer at such place and within such period as may be specified in the order, and if the said person fails to comply with such direction he shall, unless he proves that it was not possible lor him to comply therewith and that he had, within the period specified in the order, informed the officer mentioned in the order of the reason which rendered compliance therewith impossible and of his whereabouts. be punishable with imprisonment for a lerm which may extend to one year, or with fine ot Rupees lilty thousand or with both. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, every offence under clause (b) of sub-section (1) shall be cognizable.