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

Section 27. The Governor General in Council may from time to time, by notification published in the Gazette of India,

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

27. The Governor General in Council may from time to time, by notification published in the Gazette of India,— (a) exempt any person by name or in virtue of his office, or any class of persons, or exclude any description of arms or ammunition, or withdraw any part of British India, from the operation of any prohibition or direction contained in this Act; and (b) cancel any such notification, and again subject the persons or things, or the part of British India, comprised therein to the operation of such prohibition or direction. Information to be given regarding offences.

Source: India Code