Section 34: Power to arrest without warrant — Antiquities Act, 1975.

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34. Power to arrest without warrant.—2[(1) The 3[DirectorGeneral] or any officer duly empowered by him in this behalf may arrest without warrant any person against whom reasonable ground to believe that he has committed an offence under sections 5A, 19, 25, 26, 27 or 29]. (2) Subject to subsection (3), every person arrested under subsection (1) shall be taken forthwith to the officerin‑charge of the nearest police station. (3) The 3[DirectorGeneral] or the officer arresting any person, or the officer‑in charge of a police station to whom any person is taken under subsection (2), shall either admit him to bail to appear before the Magistrate having jurisdiction or have him taken in custody before such Magistrate.

Effective date: 1975-01-01

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