Lawgist21APower to bind certain persons against whom complaint is made under the Act
1[21A. Power to bind certain persons against whom complaint is made under the Act.-- Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, it shall be lawful for a police officer not below the rank of a Superintendent of Police, if he is satisfied that the circumstances so require and for reasons to be recorded in writing, to direct any person against whom a reference or an application has been made under this Act to enter into a bond with or without sureties for making himself available for the inquiry and observance of such restrictions or conditions as may be specified by such police officer:
Provided that if such person fails to enter into such bond he may be arrested and detained in such manner as may be prescribed.]
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1. Ins. by Act 24 of 1988, s. 14 (w.e.f. 24-4-1988).
- 21 Delegation of powers
- 21A Power to bind certain persons against whom complaint is made under the Act
- 22 Power to give effect to the orders, etc
- 23 Bar of jurisdiction of civil courts
- 24 Transitory provision
- 25 Penalties
- 26 Protection of action taken in good faith
- 27 Power to remove difficulties
- 28 Power to make rules
- 29 Repeal and saving
