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The Chandigarh Disturbed Areas Act, 1983

The Chandigarh Disturbed Areas Act, 1983

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The Chandigarh Disturbed Areas Act of 1983 is a powerful law specifically designed to suppress disorder and maintain public peace in the Union territory of Chandigarh. It broadly applies when the local Administrator officially declares all or part of the territory a disturbed area. It matters significantly because it grants extraordinary powers to local magistrates and police officers, allowing them to use lethal force against any citizens gathering in groups of five or more or carrying weapons. It also permits officers to physically destroy hideouts, while completely protecting these officials from legal prosecution unless the Central Government gives prior approval.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Powers to declare areas to be disturbed areas.
  4. 4. Power to fire upon persons contravening certain orders.
  5. 5. Powers to destroy arms dump, fortified positions, etc.
  6. 6. Protection of persons acting under sections 4 and 5.
  7. 7. Repeal and saving.

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