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    Question

    Under Section 163(1), a Magistrate may issue an urgent

    order in cases of nuisance or apprehended danger to—
    A Only prevent property damage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Prevent obstruction, annoyance, injury to lawful persons, danger to human life, health or safety, disturbance of public tranquillity, riot, or affray Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only to recover public property Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only to remove animals Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Only in civil disputes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 163(1) empowers a District or Sub-divisional Magistrate, or specially empowered Executive Magistrate, to direct action likely to prevent obstruction, annoyance, injury to lawfully employed persons, danger to human life, health or safety, disturbance of public tranquillity, riot, or affray.

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