Section 11, Madras District Police Act, 1859 [S12-14Y]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 15 December 1859.
11. Registration of dealers in arms and ammunition.—(1) Every dealer in arms and ammunition shall, within fifteen days from the commencement of this Act or, where such person begins the sale of arms and ammunition after such commencement, within fifteen days from the date of such beginning, make an application for registration to the District Magistrate in Form III, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees. (2) The District Magistrate shall, on being satisfied that the application is in order, register the applicant and issue a certificate of registration in such form as may be prescribed. (3) No dealer in arms and ammunition shall carry on the sale of arms and ammunition unless registered under this section.
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Magistrate: Section 2, Madras District Police Act, 1859 [S120V1] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Magistrate" means a Judicial Magistrate of the first class having jurisdiction in the area concerned
Magistrate: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): (32) "Magistrate" shall include every person exercising all or any of the powers of a Magistrate under the Code of Criminal Procedure for the time being in force;
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