12. Revocation of detention orders. –(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of Section 21 of the General Clauses Act, 1897, a detention order may, at any time, be revoked or modified-
(a) Notwithstanding that the order has been made by an officer of a State Government, by that State Government or by the Central Government;
(b) Notwithstanding that the orders has been made by an officer of thee Central Government or by a State Government, by the Central Government.
(2) The revocation of a detention order shall not bar the making of another detention order under Section 3 against the same person.
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