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Under section 9, Civil Defence Act, 1968 (1)
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Section 9, Civil Defence Act, 1968 [S1K-FEB]
As at 8 September 2026. In force from 12 April 1969 by S.O. 123(E) [N11-VEC].
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The National Authority may, by order in writing, direct any organiser of a mass gathering to take such measures in relation to the holding of a mass gathering 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.
Definitions recorded in this document
Synthetic definition. National Authority: Section 2, Civil Defence Act, 1968 [S1KF7S] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "National Authority" means the National Disaster Management Authority established under section 3
Made under this section, or naming it (1)
Notification S.O. 3884(E) of the National Disaster Management Authority dated 28th June, 2022 under section 9 [N14-MRH], 28 June 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Civil Defence Act, 1968 (27 of 1968), 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 National Authority within the jurisdiction set out against each"
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