Section 31: Power to enter, search and seize without warrant

Q: What does Section 31 of The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Rules, 2020 (TBUDSR) deal with?

Section 31 TBUDSR pertains to "Power to enter, search and seize without warrant". It is part of the The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Rules, 2020, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 31 of The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Rules, 2020 (TBUDSR) governs power to enter, search and seize without warrant. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 31 TBUDSR still in force?

Yes, Section 31 of the The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Rules, 2020 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 31 TBUDSR?

धारा 31 TBUDSR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 31 of the The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Rules, 2020. Section 31 of The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Rules, 2020 (TBUDSR) governs power to enter, search and seize without warrant. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 31 TBUDSR?

Dhara 31 TBUDSR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 31 of the The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Rules, 2020. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 31 of The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Rules, 2020 (TBUDSR) governs power to enter, search and seize without warrant. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 31 of The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Rules, 2020?

Cite as: "Section 31, The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Rules, 2020 (TBUDSR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Rules, 2020, 2020, § 31 (India).

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(1)

Whenever any police officer, not below the rank of an officer in-charge of a police station, has reason to believe that anything necessary for the purpose of an investigation into any offence under this Act may be found in any place within the limits of the police station of which he is in-charge, or to which he is attached, such officer may, with the written authorisation of an officer not below the rank of Superintendent of Police, and after recording in writing so far as possible, the thing for which the search is to be made and subject to the rules made in this behalf, authorise any officer subordinate to him, -

(2)

Where it is not practicable to seize the record or property, the officer authorised under sub-section (1), may make an order in writing to freeze such property, account, deposits or valuable securities maintained by any deposit taker about which a complaint has been made or credible information has been received or a reasonable suspicion exists of their having been connected with the promotion or conduct of any deposit taking scheme or arrangement in contravention of the provisions of this Act and it shall be binding on the concerned bank or financial or market establishment to comply with the said order:

Provided that no bank or financial or market establishment shall freeze such account, deposit or valuable securities, for a period beyond thirty days unless the same is authorised by the order of the Designated Court:

Provided further that, if at any time, it becomes practicable to seize the frozen property, the officer authorised under sub-section (1) may seize such property.

Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, the expressions, -

(3)

Where an officer takes down any information in writing or records grounds for his belief or makes an order in writing under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), he shall, within a time of seventy-two hours send a copy thereof to the Designated Court in a sealed envelope and the owner or occupier of the building, conveyance or place shall, on application, be furnished, free of cost, with a copy of the same by the Designated Court.

(4)

All searches, seizures and arrests under this section shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.