Provided that nothing contained in this section shall affect the power of the Government in either case to revoke or modify the detention order at any earlier time.

Revocation of detention order Revocation of detention order.-(1) Without prejudice of section 21 of General Clauses Act, Samvat 1977, a detention order may, at any time, be revoked or modified notwithstanding that the order has been made by an officer of the Government, by Government.

1. (2) The revocation of a detention order shall not bar the making of another order under section 3 against the same person.