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The Railway Protection Force Act, 1957

Central · 1957

  • S. 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  • S. 2Definitions.
  • S. 3Constitution of the Force.
  • S. 4Appointment and powers of superior officers.
  • S. 5[Omitted.].
  • S. 6Appointment of members of the Force.
  • S. 7Certificates to members of the Forces.
  • S. 8Superintendence and administration of the Force.
  • S. 9Dismissal, removal, etc., of members of the force.
  • S. 10Officers and members of the Force to be deemed to be railway servants.
  • S. 11Duties of members of the Force.
  • S. 12Power to arrest without warrant.
  • S. 13Power to search without warrant.
  • S. 14Procedure to be followed after arrest.
  • S. 15Officers and members of the Force to be considered always on duty and liable to be employed in any part of the railways.
  • S. 15ARestrictions respecting right to Form association, etc.
  • S. 16Responsibilities of members of the Force during suspension.
  • S. 16ASurrender of certificate, arms, etc., by persons ceasing to be members of the Force.
  • S. 17Penalties for neglect of duty, etc.
  • S. 18Application of Act 22 of 1922 to members of the Force.
  • S. 19Certain Acts not to apply to members of the Force.
  • S. 20Protection of acts of members of the Force.
  • S. 21Power to make rules.
  • S. 22Provisions as to existing Force.
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