2. Power of Minister to make orders

Whenever the Minister is satisfied with respect to any person, whether such person is at large or in custody, that such person has been associated with activities of a criminal nature, the Minister may -

if he is satisfied that it is necessary that such person be detained in the interests of public safety, peace and good order, by order under his hand direct that such person be detained for any period not exceeding one year from the date of the order; or

if he is satisfied that it is necessary that such person be subject to the supervision of the police or the Bureau. by order direct that such person be subject to the supervision of the police or the