Internal Security Act 1960 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3 · Special Provisions Relating to Security Areas
56. Power to control roads, etc.
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officer in charge of a division
“officer in charge of a division” means any police officer appointed as such and, when any officer so appointed is unable through absence, illness or otherwise to perform his duties, means the police officer designated, under the authority of the Commissioner of Police, to act for him;
Any officer in charge of a division may, by the issue of permits to which conditions may be attached or in any other manner, regulate, restrict, control or prohibit the travelling by any person or class of persons in any train, motor car, motor bus or vehicle of any description in any security area, and may similarly regulate, restrict, control or prohibit the travelling by any person in any vessel in such area.
security area
“security area” means any area in respect of which a proclamation under section 48 is for the time being in force;