The Arunachal Pradesh Forest and Special Tiger Protection Force Act, 2012
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Arunachal Pradesh Forest aM $ecial Tiger Protection Forces Act, 2012
- S. 2ln this Act, unless the context otherwise requires ; (a) "Governor "means the Govemor of Arunachal Pradesh
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Arunachal Pradesh Forest Protection Force and Special Tiger Protection Force for forest and wildlife protection.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the control and administration of the Arunachal Pradesh Forest and Special Tiger Protection Force, vesting authority in specific forest officers.
- S. 11Section 11 authorizes supervisory officers and members of the Arunachal Pradesh Forest and Special Tiger Protection Force to arrest and search individuals suspected of forest-related offenses without a warrant.
- S. 15Section 15 mandates that Force members and Supervisory Officers are always on duty and can be deployed anywhere in India.
- S. 16Section 16 prohibits Arunachal Pradesh Forest Force members from joining certain unions or organizations and restricts their communications and political activities.
- S. 19Section 19 penalizes neglect of duty or unauthorized employment by Force members and makes related offenses cognizable.
- S. 22Section 22 of the Arunachal Pradesh Forest and Special Tiger Protection Force Act, 2012 provides immunity from liability and outlines procedural requirements for legal actions against its officers.