Question : Which among the following is not a preventive detention act?
Option 1: Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA).
Option 2: Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA).
Option 3: Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (COFEPOSA).
Option 4: Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA).
Correct Answer: Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA).
Solution : The correct option is the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA) .
Preventive detention of a person is governed by the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA), TADA, POTA and COFEPOSA. Despite the abolition of MISA, TADA and POTA, COFEPOSA and other legislation like the National Security Act and others remain in effect. Acts relating to preventive detention are not included in the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act.
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