The Odisha Grama Rakshi Act, 1967
odisha · 1967
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- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement :– (1) This Act may be called the Orissa Grama Rakshi Act, 1967
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Odisha Grama Rakshi Act, 1967, including "Government," "Grama Panchayat," and "President."
- S. 3Establishes a Grama Rakshi Force in villages, determined by the government, regardless of other laws.
- S. 4Section 4 assigns district magistrate administration and control of Grama Rakshis under Revenue Divisional Commissioner's oversight.
- S. 5Section 5 appoints qualified individuals as Grama Rakshis and allows district magistrate to delegate appointment powers.
- S. 6Section 6 of the Odisha Grama Rakshi Act, 1967 outlines the powers and duties of Grama Rakshis, including reporting suspicious deaths and offenses, preventing crimes, and assisting police and local government.
- S. 7Punishment of Grama Rakshis for neglect of duties, etc
- S. 8Section 8 deems Grama Rakshis under the Odisha Grama Rakshi Act as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 9Power to make Rules :– (1) The Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 10Repeal and Savings :– (1) The Orissa Grama Rakshi (No