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ACT VII OF 1976 ANTIQUITIES ACT, 1975 ACT VII OF 1976 ANTIQUITIES ACT, 1975 An Act to repeal and re‑enact the law relating to the preservation and protection of antiquities 34. Power to arrest without warrant.‑(1) The Director or any officer duly empowered by him in this behalf may arrest without warrant any person against whom reasonable suspicion exists of his having committed any offence under section 19, 25, 26, 27 or 29. (2) Subject to subsection (3), every person arrested under subsection (1) shall be taken forthwith to the officer. in‑charge of the nearest police station, (3) The Director or the officer arresting any person, or the officer‑in charge of a police station to whom any person is taken under subsection (2), shall either admit him to bail to appear before the Magistrate having jurisdic tion or have him taken in custody before such Magistrate.