Central Act
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958
An Act to enable certain special powers to be conferred upon members of the armed forces in disturbed areas in the States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.
| Act number | 28 of 1958 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1958-09-11 |
| In force from | 1958-09-11 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Department | Department of Internal Security |
| Sections | 7 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 come into force?
It came into force on 1958-09-11, having been enacted on 1958-09-11.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Home Affairs (Department of Internal Security).
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