The West Bengal Security Act, 1950
west-bengal · 1950
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the West Bengal Security Short Act, 1950
- S. 2In this Act unless there is anything repugnant in Definitions
- S. 3Section 3 makes the West Bengal Security Act prevail over any conflicting laws or instruments.
- S. 4No prohibition, restriction or disability imposed by Saving
- S. 5Section 5 penalizes failure to comply with or evasion of provisions or orders under the West Bengal Security Act, 1950.
- S. 6Section 6 of the West Bengal Security Act, 1950 allows the State Government to designate certain places as protected and regulate entry and conduct within them.
- S. 7Section 7 regulates entry into protected areas in West Bengal, requiring permits and allowing searches and removal by authorities.
- S. 8Any person who effects or attempts to effect entry Forcing or into a protected place or protected area— evading a gua
- S. 9Section 9 empowers the State Government to regulate access and conduct in designated protected areas to prevent subversive acts.
- S. 10Section 10 prohibits acts intended to damage or impair government or local authority property and infrastructure.
- S. 11Section 11 prohibits subversive acts and prejudicial reports without lawful authority, with penalties for violations.
- S. 12Section 12 empowers the State Government to control and seize documents deemed prejudicial, and authorize searches and seizures.
- S. 13The West Bengal Security Act, 1950 allows the state government to require pre-publication scrutiny of certain publications to prevent subversive acts.
- S. 14Section 14 penalizes carrying corrosive substances under suspicious circumstances without lawful intent.
- S. 15Whoever commits
- S. 16Section 16 allows police officers to use lethal force to stop looting in their presence.
- S. 17Section 17 empowers police and district magistrates to impose curfews in specified areas, with penalties for non-compliance.
- S. 18Section 18 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to replace "officer in charge of a police-station" with "any police officer of or above the rank of a head constable."
- S. 19The West Bengal Security Act, 1950 allows the state government to restrict or prohibit assemblies likely to disturb communal peace or endanger state stability.
- S. 20Section 20 allows the State Government to restrict or prohibit movement of goods to prevent subversive acts or maintain essential supplies.
- S. 21Section 21 empowers the West Bengal government to restrict a person's movements and activities to prevent subversive acts.
- S. 22Section 22 allows the State Government to renew security orders made under section 21 for up to three months.
- S. 23Section 23 empowers the State Government to restrict the use of sound amplification devices and vehicles in public spaces to prevent subversive acts.
- S. 24Section 24 empowers the State Government to prohibit or restrict military exercises in specified areas to ensure public safety.
- S. 25Section 25 prohibits the public wearing of uniforms resembling those of Union Forces or official police, to maintain public safety and order.
- S. 26Section 26 empowers government officers to require male persons to assist in maintaining law and order, with penalties for non-compliance.
- S. 27The West Bengal Security Act, 1950 allows the state government to request information or articles for preventing subversive acts, with certain exemptions.
- S. 28Section 28 penalizes making false statements or providing misleading information under the West Bengal Security Act with up to three years' imprisonment and/or fine.
- S. 29Section 29 allows the State Government to requisition property for preventing subversive acts or communal strife, with compensation to be paid.
- S. 30Section 30 mandates notice publication for orders under the West Bengal Security Act, except for certain empowered actions, and allows authorized officials to affix notices and enter premises for enforcement.
- S. 31Section 31 penalizes attempts or preparations to violate the West Bengal Security Act or its orders.
- S. 32Section 32 authorizes police to stop, search, and seize items in public areas to prevent public danger.
- S. 33Section 33 allows police to arrest without a warrant anyone reasonably suspected of violating orders under section 17.
- S. 34Section 34 of the West Bengal Security Act, 1950, specifies that only written reports from public servants can initiate legal proceedings for Act violations, and such cases must be tried by specified courts.
- S. 35Section empowers authorities to take necessary steps to enforce compliance with orders or prevent contraventions under the Act.
- S. 36(1) No order made in exercise of any power conferred saving by or under this Act shall, be called in question in any C
- S. 37Section 37 provides immunity from legal proceedings for actions taken in good faith under the West Bengal Security Act, 1950.
- S. 38The section allows the State Government to delegate its powers and duties under the Act to subordinate officers or authorities.
- S. 39(1) The State Government may make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 40Section 40 continues pre-existing rules and orders under the West Bengal Security Ordinance, 1949, as valid under the West Bengal Security Act, 1950.
- S. 41Indemnity for acts, etc
- S. 1866II of 1866
- S. 1878VI of 1908
- S. 1886Section 11 of the West Bengal Security Act, 1950, prohibits entry into or use of railway, building, or other property used in essential services or prohibited places.
- S. 1898—
- S. 1923Ben
- S. 1931The West Bengal Security Act, 1950
- S. 1948West Ben
- S. 1949XIX of 1950