The Indian Arms Act, 1878, 11 of 1878 (Rep., Pun Act 15 of 1961)

Section 1. The Local Government, with the previous sanction of the Governor General in Council, may, at any pla

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11. The Local Government, with the previous sanction of the Governor General in Council, may, at any places along the boundary-line between British India and Foreign territory, and at such distance within such line as it deems expedient, establish searching-posts at which all vessels, carts and baggage-animals, and all boxes, bales and packages in transit, may be stopped and searched for arms, ammunition and military stores by any officer empowered by such Government in this behalf by name or in virtue of his office. Arrest of persons conveying arms, &c., under suspicious circumstances.

Source: India Code