Section 9: Search for illicit arms, etc. 1[(1) The Federal Government may, from time to time, launch — Surrender of Illicit Arms Act, 1991

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9. Search for illicit arms, etc. 1[(1) The Federal Government may, from time to time, launch campaign for recovery of illicit arms in a coordinated manner and the Provincial Governments and all other agencies of the State which may be called upon shall act in aid of the Federal Government and Provincial Governments.] (2) Search for illicit arms, ammunition or explosives shall be carried out, as nearly as may be, in accordance with Chapter V of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898): Provided that, where in case of an extreme urgency a departure from the provisions of the Code is made, the District Superintendent of Police or any other officer authorizing the search shall record reasons for such departure.

Effective date: 1991-01-01

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