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subs. by the A.O. 1950 for (the united provinces) 104 [The United Provinces Pradeshik Armed Constabulary Act, 1948] [Section 2-5] Definitions Act XLV of 1898 2- In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context -- (1) "Commandant", "Assistant Commandant" and "Adjutant" mean persons appointed by the [State Government]1 to those offices of the [Pradeshik Armed Constabulary]2 ; (2) "Officer of the Pradeshik Armed Constabulary" means a person appointed to the [Pradeshik Armed Constabulary]2 under this Act, who has in accordance with the provisions of this Act, signed a statement in the form given in the Schedule; (3) The expressions "reason to believe", "criminal force" and "assault", have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Indian Penal Code; (4) "Superior Officer" means in relation to an officer of the [Pradeshik Armed Constabulary]" any officer of a rank which as prescribed is higher than that of such officer; (5) [* * *]3 (6) "Prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act. Constitution of P.A.C. 3- There shall be raised and maintained by the [State Government]1 a force to be called the [Pradeshik Armed Constabulary]2 and it shall be constituted in one or more companies in such manner and for such period as may be prescribed. Enrolment and discharge of officers of the Pradeshik Armed Constabulary 4- Before any person, whether already enrolled in [Uttar Pradesh]4 Police Force under the Police Act, 1861, or not so enrolled, is appointed to be an officer of the [Pradeshik Armed Constabulary]2, the statement in the schedule shall be read, and if necessary, explained to him by a Magistrate, Commandant or Assistant Commandant, shall be signed by him in acknowledgment of its having been so read and explained to him and shall be attested by the Magistrate, Commandant or Assistant Commandant as the case may be. Members of P.A.C. to be deemed Police Officers Act V of 1861 5- Subject always to the provisions of sections 6 to 8 every member of the [Pradeshik Armed Constabulary]2 shall, upon his appointment and as long as he continues to be a member thereof, be deemed to be a police officer and, subject to any terms, conditions, and restrictions, as may be prescribed, to have and be subject to, in so far as they are not inconsistent with this Act or any rules made thereunder, all the powers, privileges, liabilities, penalties, punishments and protection as a police officer duly enrolled has or is subject to by virtue of the Police Act, 1861, or any other law for the time being in force, or any rules or regulations made thereunder. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1- Subs. by the A. O. 1950 for (Provl. Govt.). 2- See footnote no. 2 on the first page of this Act. 3- The word ("Dominion" means the Dominion of India.) omitted by the A.O. 1950. 4- Subs. ibid for (the United Provinces). 105 [The United Provinces Pradeshik Armed Constabulary Act, 1948] [Section 6-7] Moreheinous offences 6- An officer of the [Pradeshik Armed Constabulary]2 who- --------- (a) begins, excites, causes or joins in any mutiny or sedition, or being present at any mutiny or sedition does not use his utmost endeavours to suppress it, or, knowing or having reason to believe in the existence of any mutiny, or of any intention to mutiny, does not without delay give information thereof to his commanding or other superior officer; or (b) uses or attempts to use criminal force against or commits an assault on his superior officer, whether on or off duty; or (c) abandons or delivers up any post or guard which is committed to his charge or which it is his duty to defend; or (d) directly or indirectly holds correspondence with or assists or relieves any person in arms against or hostile to [the Union]1 or omits to disclose immediately to his commanding or other superior officer any such correspondence coming to his knowledge; or (e) deserts the service; shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years and shall also be liable to fine. Less heinous offences 7- An officer of the [Pradeshik Armed Constabulary]2 who- (a) strikes or assaults any sentry ; or (b) being under arrest or in confinement, escapes from arrest or confinement; or (c) is grossly insubordinate or insolent to his superior officer in the execution of his office; or (d) strikes or maliciously ill-treats any officer of the [Pradeshik Armed Constabulary]2 subordinate to him in rank or position; or (e) malingers or feigns or produces disease or infirmity in himself, or intentionally delays his cure, or aggravates disease or infirmity ; or (f) being a sentry, sleep while upon his post ; or (g) quits his post, guard. Piquet, party or patrol with cut being regularly relieved or without leave, shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a tam which may extend to seven years or with fine or with both. ` -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1- Sub section by the A O. 1950 for (the Dominion). 2- See foot- note no. 2 on the first page of this Act. 106 [The United Provinces Pradeshik Armed Constabulary Act, 1948] [Section 8-11] Minor punishments 8- (1) The Commandant and subject to the control of the Commandant an Assistant Commandant or such other officer, as may be prescribed, may, without formal trial, award to any officer of the [Pradeshik Armed Constabulary]1 of and below the rank of head constable, who is subject to his authority, any of the following punishments for the commission of any offence against discipline which is not otherwise provided for in this Act or which in the opinion of the Commandant, Assistant Commandant or officer as the case may be, is not of a sufficiently serious nature to call for prosecution before a criminal court, that is to say-- (a) imprisonment in the quarter-guard, or such other place, as may be considered suitable for a term which may extend to twenty-eight days when the order is passed by a Commandant, or to seven days when it is passed by any other officer. Such imprisonment shall involve the forfeiture of an pay and allowances for the period of impressments , (b) punishment drill, extra guard, fatigue or other duty, not exceeding twenty-eight days in duration, with or without confinement to the lines; (c) fine not exceeding seven days pay. (2) Any of the punishments specified in sub-section (1) may be awarded separately or with anyone or more of the others; provided always that imprisonment and confinement to the lines shall not exceed twenty-eight consecutive days, and fine shall not be combined with imprisonment. (3) No appeal shall lie from an order passed under this Section. Discharge from [Pradeshik Armed Constabulary] Act V of 1861 9- Notwithstanding anything contained in the Police Act, 1861, or in any other law, no officer of the [Pradeshik Armed Constabulary]1 shall be entitled to be discharged from the [Pradeshik Armed Constabulary]1 . Reversion 10- The Commandant or an Assistant Commandant may notwithstanding anything contained in section 9, at any time revert to [Uttar Pradesh]2 Police any Officer of the [Pradeshik Armed Constabulary]1 who has been seconded from the Police Force. Peace of imprisonment Act V of 1861 11- (1) A person sentenced under this Act to imprisonment for a period exceeding three months, shall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Police Act, 1861, be deemed to have been dismissed from [Uttar Pradesh]2 Police Force and from the [Pradeshik Armed Constabulary]1 and shall be imprisoned in the nearest or such other jail as the [State Government]2 may, by general or special order, direct. (2) A person sentenced under this Act to imprisonment for a period not exceeding three months may, if the Commandant, or subject to his control, an Assistant Commandant, so directs, be confined in the quarter-guard or such other place as the Commandant or Assistant Commandant may consider suitable. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1- See foot- note no. 2 on the first page of this Act. 2- Subs. by the A O. 1950 for (the Dominion). 107 [The United Provinces Pradeshik Armed Constabulary Act, 1948] [Section 12-16] Saving of prosecution under other Laws 12- Nothing in this Act shall prevent any person from being prosecuted under the Police Act, 1861, or under any order, or rule made under that Act or any other enactment for the time being in force, for any act or omission punishable thereunder, or from being liable; if so prosecuted, to any other or higher penalty than is provided for that act or omission by this Act : Provided that no person shall be punished twice for he same offence. Disciplinary and other powers of commandant and 2nd in Command of Uttar Pradesh Armed Consta- bulary otherwise than in respect of the [Pradeshik Armed Constabu- lary]1 Act 5 of 1861 13- Subject to such rules as the [State Government]2 may make in this behalf; a Commandant or Assistant Commandant shall have with respect to Police Officers appointed to [Uttar Pradesh]2 Police Force under the Police Act, 1861, who are not officers of the [Pradeshik Armed Constabulary]1 the same disciplinary powers as a Superintendent of Police of a District has with respect to them under that Act. Disbandment and reconstitution. Discharge of an officer on disbandment and reconstitution 14- (1) The [State Government]2 may by notification in the official Gazette, disband or reconstitute the [Pradeshik Armed Constabulary]1 or any Company thereof. (2) Whenever the [Pradeshik Armed Constabulary]1 or any Company thereof is disbanded or reconstituted under sub-section (1) it shall, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or any other enactment for the time being in force and subject to such conditions, as may be prescribed, be lawful for the [State Government]2 with a view to such disbandment or reconstitution, to discharge any officer from the [Pradeshik Armed Constabulary]1 and if he is enrolled under the Police Act, 1861, and has not been confirmed, from the Police force also. Power to make rules 15- (1) The [State Government]2 may make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, the rules may provide for the following matters, that is to say- (i) the number of companies to be constituted ; (ii) the pay and other terms and conditions of service of officers of the [Pradeshik Armed Constabulary]1; (iii) the manner in which and the persons who may be appointed to be officers of the [Pradeshik Armed Constabulary]1; (iv) any other matter which is to be or may be prescribed. Act V of 1942 Repeal U.P. Act 1 of 1904 16- The Special Armed Constabulary Act, 1942, as amended from time to time is hereby repealed : Provided that (without prejudice to the general application of sections 6 and 24 of the United Provinces General Clauses Act, 1904, with regard to the effect or repeals) : -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------