The Gold Control Act, 1968, 45 of 1968, (Rep., Act 18 of 1990) · XII — ENTRY, SEARCH, SEIZURE AND ARREST

Section 62

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

62. Every person making a search under this Act shall have the power to break open the lock of any door, almirah, safe, box, cupboard, drawer, package or any other thing, if the key thereof is withheld. Power to search to include power to break open locks, etc.

Source: India Code