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Arms Act, 1959 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1959

.....of the provisions of the Act. There has been increased use of firearms, mootly unauthorised by terrorists and others in committing violent acts. Such activities have been particularly noticed in 'disturbed areas' like Punjab and Chandigarh. The punishments provided for at present do not have a strong deterrent effect. There is, therefore, an increased need to provide for more stringent punishment to curb unauthorised access to arms and ammunition and to combat the growing menace of terrorism. It is accordingly proposed to provide for very stringent punishments for illegal possession or carrying of arms in disturbed areas and for contravention of sub-section(1B) of section 25of the Act in disturbed areas. It is also proposed to make the Punishments for other contraventions of the said sub-section(1B) more stringent. 2 The.Bill seeks to achieve the above objectives. -S.O.R. - Gaz. of India. 16-5-1985, Pt. II-S. 2. Ext., p. 3 (No29). Act 42 of 1988- The Arms Act, 1959 had been amended to provide for enhanced publishments in respect of offences under that Act in the context of escalating terrorist and anti-national activities. However, it was reported tha'. terrorist and.....