Section 11
Power to prohibit import or export of arms, etc
Chapter 2: Acquisition, possession, manufacture, sale, import, export and transport of arms and ammunition
The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, prohibit the bringing into, or the taking out of, India, arms or ammunition of such classes and descriptions as may be specified in the notification.
The Arms Act, 1959 (Act No. 54 of 1959). From the updated text on India Code, with later amendments. Being checked against the official copy; amendment notes are not shown yet.
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- 10Licence for import and export of arms, etc
- 12Power to restrict or prohibit transport of arms