The phrase "may also" in Section 3(2) of the Prevention of Black-marketing and Maintenance of Supplies…
The words "may also" in s.3(2) show that District Magistrates and Commissioners of Police exercise the detention power in addition to the Governments and officers under…
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The phrase "may also" in Section 3(2) of the Prevention of Black-marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980 indicates that the power of District Magistrates and Commissioners of Police is:
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The words "may also" in s.3(2) show that District Magistrates and Commissioners of Police exercise the detention power in addition to the Governments and officers under s.3(1), not in their place. Their power does not shut out the Governments, does not need Advisory Board approval and cannot be passed on to their subordinates.