133. Powers of arrest
Feedback & supportAny police officer or any public officer authorised in writing in that behalf by the Commissioner generally or in any particular case may arrest any person committing in his view or who he has reason to believe has committed any offence punishable under this Act or any regulations made thereunder —
public officer
“public officer” includes any officer of any statutory board or body who is authorised in writing in that behalf by the Commissioner to carry out all or any of the powers conferred on a public officer by any of the provisions of this Act;
if the name and address of the person are unknown to him;
if the person declines to give his name and address; or
if there is reason to doubt the accuracy of the name and address, if given.
A person arrested under this section may be detained until his name and address are correctly ascertained:Provided that no person so arrested shall be detained longer than is necessary for bringing him before a Court unless the order of a Court for his detention is obtained.[136