The ODISHA MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1951
odisha · 1951
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- S. 1Short title and commencement : (1) This Act may be called the Orissa Maintenance of Public Order (Amendment) Act, 1951
- S. 2The section amends the preamble of the Orissa Maintenance of Public Order Act to include protection of Scheduled Tribes' interests.
- S. 3Section 3 amends Section 1 by repealing sub-section (4) and applying another law upon the expiry of this Act.
- S. 4Section 4 empowers the State Government or District Magistrate to restrict certain individuals' movements and actions to maintain public order and protect Scheduled Tribes.
- S. 5Section mandates authorities to inform individuals of the grounds for maintenance restriction orders and allows representation against them, except for public interest disclosures.
- S. 6Section 6 details the procedure for Advisory Boards to submit confidential reports to the State Government, which can confirm restriction orders if deemed sufficient.
- S. 7Section 7 allows the State Government to impose collective fines on residents of an area for aiding or failing to act against certain offenses.
- S. 8The section makes the offense under section 2(6) non-bailable, overriding other laws.