Clause 2

Part III shall not come into operation except at the time and for the duration and in the manner hereinafter mentioned.

Whenever it appears to the Minister that it is necessary for the securing of the public safety or the defence of the country or the maintenance of supplies and services essential to the life of the community or for the conduct of exercises for any of the aforesaid purposes, the Minister may by order direct that all or any of the provisions of Part III shall come into operation and the provisions of that Part specified in that order shall come into operation and remain in operation for such period as may be specified in the order.

An order under this section shall not be in force for a period exceeding 7 days from the commencement of the order unless it has been made with the approval of the President.