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Under section 9, Police Act, 1861 (1)
Text
Section 9, Police Act, 1861 [S12-34P]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 15 September 1861.
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The District Magistrate may, by order in writing, direct any licensee of an explosives magazine to take such measures in relation to the storage of explosives 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 (1)
Magistrate: Section 2, Police Act, 1861 [S122X5] (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;
Magistrate: 26 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (1)
Notification S.O. 1756(E) of the Department of Internal Security dated 4th October, 2006 under section 9 [N13-5A3], 4 October 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Police Act, 1861 (5 of 1861), the Central Government hereby directs that the powers exercisable by it under section 9 shall, subject to its control, also be exercisable by the officer in charge of a police station"
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