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Prevention Of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act (No. 48 of 1979) - Sect 11

Power of Minister to order restriction of movement in certain cases

11.
(1) Where the Minister has reason to believe or suspect that any person is connected with or concerned in the commission of any unlawful activity referred to in sub-section (1) of section 9, he may make an order in writing imposing on such person such prohibitions or restrictions as may be specified in such order in respect of-
(a) his movement outside such place of residence as may be specified ; or
(b) the places of residence and of employment of such person; or
(c) his travel within or outside Sri Lanka ; or
(d) his activities whether in relation to any organization, association or body of persons of which such person is a member, or otherwise ; or
(e) such person addressing public meetings or from holding office In, or taking part in the activities of or acting as adviser to, any organization, association or body of persons, or from taking part in any political activities,
(2) Where the Minister makes a restriction order in respect of any person while an order of detention in respect of such person is in force, such restriction order shall, unless otherwise specified, take effect upon the expiry of the detention order.
(3) Every order made under subsection (1) shall be In force for such period, not exceeding three months, as may be specified therein.:
(4) Where an order is made under subsection (1), the Minister may by notice in writing served on the person to whom such order relates, vary, cancel or add to any prohibitions or restrictions imposed by such order on such person and the prohibitions or restrictions so varied or added to shall, unless earlier cancelled, continue in force for the unexpired portion of the period specified in such order or the period as extended under subsection (3).
(5) An order made by the Minister under subsection (1) shall be final and shall not be called in question in any court or tribunal by way of writ or otherwise.


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