Q698
Which among the following is not a preventive detention act?
A.
Terrorism and Disruptive Activities
(Prevention) act (TADA)
B.
Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA)
C.
Conservation of Foreign Exchange and
Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act
(COFEPOSA)
D.
Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA)
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
TADA, POTA and COFEPOSA along with Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) are related to preventive detention of a person. Though MISA, TADA and POTA have been repealed, COFEPOSA continues to be operative along with similar laws such as National Security Act etc. Foreign exchange regulation act is not an act related to preventive detention.