Section 9, Defence and Internal Security of India Act, 1971 [S1M-VY9]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 4 January 1973 by S.O. 1928(E) [N11-X3E].
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.
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prescribed: Section 2, Defence and Internal Security of India Act, 1971 [S1MVQV] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
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Notification S.O. 617(E) of the Department of Military Affairs dated 8th September, 2021 under section 9 [N14-HC8], 8 September 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Defence and Internal Security of India Act, 1971 (42 of 1971), 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 Cantonment Board within the jurisdiction set out against each"
Notification S.O. 3993(E) of the Department of Military Affairs dated 5th June, 2009 under section 9 [N13-CPZ], 5 June 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Defence and Internal Security of India Act, 1971 (42 of 1971), the Central Government hereby directs that the powers exercisable by it under section 9 shall, subject to its control, also be exercisable by the commanding officer"
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