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Section 9, Essential Defence Services Act, 2021 [S2A-MYE]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 13 November 2021.

In Essential Defence Services Act, 2021 [A11-S2G]. This text from 13 November 2021. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 9, Essential Defence Services Act, 2021 [S2A-MYE]. Machine: S2A-MYE.

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, Essential Defence Services Act, 2021 [S2AMQW] (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, Essential Defence Services Act, 2021 [S2AMQW] (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. 3365(E) of the Department of Military Affairs dated 1st April, 2026 under section 9 [N15-6M3], 1 April 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Essential Defence Services Act, 2021 (25 of 2021), 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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Section 9, Essential Defence Services Act, 2021 [S2A-MYE]