Presumption in prosecutions for contravention of directions

Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, in any prosecution for an offence relating to the contravention of a direction issued under section 11, 12, 13 or 20, on the production of a certified copy of the order, it shall be presumed until the contrary is proved, the burden of proving which shall be on the accused, that— (a) the order was made by the District Magistrate or the Additional District Magistrate or Sub-Divisional Magistrate empowered by the State Government under section 25, or the State Government or any officer specifically empowered by the State Government under section 20, as the case may be; (b) the District Magistrate or the Additional District Magistrate or Sub-Divisional Magistrate empowered by the State Government under section 25, or the State Government or any officer specifically empowered by the State Government under section 20, as the case may be, was satisfied that the grounds on which or the purpose for which it was done, existed and the making of such order was necessary; and (c) the order was otherwise valid and in accordance with the provisions of this Act.