The power to stop and search under Section 23 of the Arms Act, 1959 is primarily:
Section 23 is used "for the purpose of ascertaining whether any contravention of this Act or the rules made thereunder is being or is likely to be committed", so it is a…
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The power to stop and search under Section 23 of the Arms Act, 1959 is primarily:
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Correct answer A
Section 23 is used "for the purpose of ascertaining whether any contravention of this Act or the rules made thereunder is being or is likely to be committed", so it is a preventive enforcement power. It does not grant licences, regulate trade or collect fines.