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Question

Which of the following sections of the National Security Act gives the power to the Central Government and State Government to order detentions?

The correct answer is
3

National Security Act Detention Powers Section

The question asks to identify the section of the National Security Act that empowers the Central Government and State Governments to issue orders for detention.

Section 3 of the National Security Act, 1980, specifically grants the authority to the appropriate government (Central or State) to detain individuals under certain circumstances to prevent them from acting in any manner prejudicial to the security of the State, the maintenance of public order, etc.

Therefore, Section 3 is the relevant provision for ordering detentions.

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