law: Arms Act, 1959
  24. Seizure and detention under orders of the
  
  Central Government-
  The Central Government may at any time order
  
  the seizure of any arms or ammunition in the possession of any person,
  
  notwithstanding that such person is entitled by virtue of this Act or any other
  
  law for the time being in force to have the same in his possession, any may
  
  detain the same for such period as it thinks necessary for the public peace and
  
  safety.