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The Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980

Central · 1980

  • S. 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  • S. 2Definitions.
  • S. 3Power to make orders detaining certain persons.
  • S. 4Execution of detention orders.
  • S. 5Power to regulate place and conditions of detention.
  • S. 6Detention orders not to be invalid or inoperative on certain grounds.
  • S. 7Powers in relation to absconding persons.
  • S. 8Grounds of order of detention to be disclosed to person affected by the order.
  • S. 9Constitution of Advisory Boards.
  • S. 10Reference to Advisory Boards.
  • S. 11Procedure of Advisory Boards.
  • S. 12Action upon the report of Advisory Board.
  • S. 13Maximum period of detention.
  • S. 14Revocation of detention orders.
  • S. 15Temporary release of persons detained.
  • S. 16Protection of action taken in good faith.
  • S. 17Repeal and saving.
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