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(1) There shall be an armed force of the 7 ic9650Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir] called the Forest Protection Force for better protection and security of the forest property. (2) The Force shall be the Department of the Government on the pattern of Police Department in the 7 [Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir]. (3) The Force shall be constituted in such manner and shall consist of such ranks and number of members as may be prescribed. (4) Every Member of the Force shall be entitled to such pay and other allowances as may be prescribed.