Section 24
Seizure and detention under orders of the Central Government
Chapter 4: Powers and procedure
The Central Government may at any time order the seizure of any arms or ammunition in the possession of any person, notwithstanding that such person is entitled by virtue of this Act or any other law for the time being in force to have the same in his possession, and may detain the same for such period as it thinks necessary for the public peace and safety.
The Arms Act, 1959 (Act No. 54 of 1959). From the updated text on India Code, with later amendments. Being checked against the official copy; amendment notes are not shown yet.
Related sections
- 20Arrest of persons conveying arms, etc., under suspicious circumstances
- 21Deposit of arms, etc., on possession ceasing to be lawful
- 22Search and seizure by magistrate
- 23Search of vessels, vehicles for arms, etc
- 24AProhibition as to possession of notified arms in disturbed areas, etc
- 24BProhibition as to carrying of notified arms in or through public places in disturbed areas etc