Power to issue directions for the maintenance of order

Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Commissioner or the District Magistrate may, by general or special order in writing, issue such directions as may be necessary for the maintenance of order and public safety in any area, and every person to whom such direction is issued shall be bound to comply with the same. Whoever knows or has reason to believe that an order against any person has been made under section 3 or section 15, harbours or conceals such person, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three months but may extend to one year, and shall also be liable to fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.