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Section 9 of The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022

(1)If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order, published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as appear to it to be necessary for removing the difficulty: Provided that no such order shall be made under this section after the expiry of three years from the commencement of this Act.
(2)Every order made under this section shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament.

Summary

The Central Government can make provisions to remove any difficulties that arise when putting this Act into effect.
These provisions must be made by an order published in the Official Gazette.
Any order made to remove difficulties must not conflict with the existing provisions of this Act.
The Central Government cannot make any such order after three years have passed from the commencement, or start, of this Act.
Every order made to remove difficulties must be presented before each House of Parliament as soon as possible after it is made.

Practical examples

1On December 12, 2023, a year after the Act started, a local prison had difficulty applying a digital scan definition. The Central Government published a clarifying order in the Official Gazette to explain how to proceed, which was laid before both Houses of Parliament.

2In June 2025, just before the three-year limit expired, the Central Government issued an official order to resolve a technical issue regarding data transfer procedures between states, ensuring the order did not contradict the Act's main text.

FAQ

1. Who has the power to remove difficulties under this Act?

Only the Central Government has the power to issue orders to remove difficulties.

2. Can an order to remove difficulties go against the provisions of the Act?

No, any order made must not be inconsistent with, meaning it cannot conflict with, the provisions of this Act.

3. Is there a time limit for making an order to remove difficulties?

Yes, no such order can be made after three years have passed from the date the Act came into force.

4. What must the Central Government do after making an order under Section 9?

It must lay the order before each House of Parliament as soon as possible after making it.

Test yourself

Q1.Which authority can make an order to remove difficulties under Section 9?

Q2.Any order made by the Central Government to remove difficulties must NOT be what?

Q3.What is the deadline for making an order to remove difficulties under Section 9?

Q4.Where must an order to remove difficulties be published to be official?

Q5.What must be done with every order made under Section 9 after it is issued?

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