The Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force Act, 1991
andhra-pradesh · 1991
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- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement - (1) This Act may be called the Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force Act, 1991
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force Act, 1991, including 'armed force,' 'autonomous body,' and 'industrial undertaking in public sector.'
- S. 3Establishes the Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force, its structure, and headquarters location.
- S. 4Section 4 appoints Director General and supervisory officers and prescribes their powers and duties.
- S. 5Section 5 authorizes the Director-General or authorized officer to enroll Force members as prescribed.
- S. 6Section grants enrolled members a certificate to exercise powers and perform duties as prescribed.
- S. 7Section 7 outlines the administrative hierarchy and duties of the Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force, led by the Director-General.
- S. 8Section 8 mandates members of the Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force to obey orders, protect government assets, and safeguard industrial installations and employees.
- S. 9Section 9 allows the Director-General to depute members of the Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force to protect non-state entities on request, subject to certain conditions and approvals.
- S. 10Section 10 grants members of the Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force the authority to arrest without a warrant under specific circumstances related to threats or offenses against designated personnel or property.
- S. 11Section 11 authorizes members of the Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force to search without a warrant if they suspect an offense is being committed.
- S. 12Section 12 outlines the procedure for members of the Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force to follow after making an arrest.
- S. 13Section 13 protects the Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force and its members from legal action for good faith actions under the Act.
- S. 14Section 14 prevents courts from taking action against Force members without government approval for duty-related acts.
- S. 15Section 15 mandates that members of the Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force are always on duty and can be deployed anywhere in or outside the state.
- S. 16Section 16 allows the Director-General to impose penalties and non-appealable punishments on supervisory officers after inquiries.
- S. 17Section 17 prohibits Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force members from joining certain unions or organizations without government approval.
- S. 18Surrender of certificate arms etc
- S. 19Section 19 applies the Police (Incitement to disaffection) Act, 1922 to members of the Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force.
- S. 20Section 20 exempts members of the Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force from most labor laws except health and safety provisions.
- S. 21Section 21 empowers the government to create rules to regulate various aspects of the Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force, including service conditions, duties, and punishments.