The power under Section 7(1) of the Prevention of Black-marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of…
Section 7(1) applies where the appropriate Government or officer "has reason to believe" that the person "has absconded or is concealing himself so that the order cannot be…
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The power under Section 7(1) of the Prevention of Black-marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980 arises when the authority has reason to believe that the person:
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Correct answer C
Section 7(1) applies where the appropriate Government or officer "has reason to believe" that the person "has absconded or is concealing himself so that the order cannot be executed". Filing an appeal, an acquittal or a writ challenge does not trigger it.