Section 11 of THE ARMS ACT, 1959
Power to prohibit import or export of arms, etc.
11. Power to prohibit import or export of arms, etc.- 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.
12.
Power to restrict or prohibit transport of arms.
Summary
- It gives the Central Government the power to ban the import of specific classes and descriptions of arms or ammunition.
- It gives the Central Government the power to ban the export of specific classes and descriptions of arms or ammunition.
- This prohibition must be issued through an official notification published in the Official Gazette.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How does the public find out which weapons have been banned from import or export?
The bans are published as official notifications in the Official Gazette, which serves as the official public record for these decisions.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 11 of The Arms Act, 1959, which authority is empowered to prohibit the import or export of specific classes of arms or ammunition?
Q2.Under Section 11 of The Arms Act, 1959, what official method must be used to declare a prohibition on the import or export of arms or ammunition?
Q3.Under Section 11 of The Arms Act, 1959, what can be specified in the official notification to restrict import or export?
Q4.Under Section 11 and Section 10 of The Arms Act, 1959, if the Central Government has prohibited a class of arms under Section 11, can a tourist still bring it for sport under Section 10?