A Home Guard acting in the discharge of his functions under this Act shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of Section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, XLV of 1860.
7 ANNEXURE Form of Certif icate [See Section 6 (3)(a)] Name ………….
Son of ……………… Caste ……………..
Resident of ……………… has been appointed an officer/a member of the Home Guards under Section 6 (3)(a) of the Central Provinces and Berar Home Guards Act, 1947 (XV of 1947). When lawfully on duty, he shall have the same powers , p rivileges and protection as an officer of the police appointed under any enactment for the t ime being in force.
Date of appointment ………..
Place ………..
Dated …………….
Commandant-General of the Home Guards, Madhya Pradesh.
Commandant of the Home Guards …………… SEAL