Question : ARMED FORCES ACT



(a) whether there is any proposal to amend the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 and also to withdraw the Act, from some areas, where it is in operation; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)

(a) & (b) Amendments to the Act are under consideration.