Section 9, Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 [S1F-BC4]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 27 June 1958.
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Director-General may, by order in writing, direct any person employed in a defence installation to take such measures in relation to the entry into a defence installation as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
Defined terms in this text (2)
Director-General: Section 2, Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 [S1FB5P] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Director-General" means the Director-General of the Force appointed under section 5
Director-General: 24 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 [S1FB5P] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (1)
Notification S.O. 3090(E) of the Department of Military Affairs dated 27th March, 2007 under section 9 [N13-6C3], 27 March 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (28 of 1958), the Central Government hereby appoints, with effect from the date of publication of this notification, the officers specified in the Table below to exercise the powers of the Director-General within the jurisdiction set out against each"
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