The Police-Forces (Restriction of Rights) Act, 1966
Central Act · Act 33 of 19666 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to provide for the restriction of certain rights conferred by Part III of the Constitution in their application to the members of the Forces charged with the maintenance of public order so as to ensure the proper discharge of their duties and the maintenance of discipline among them. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 33 of 1966 |
| Year | 1966 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 6 |
| Subjects | criminal |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement.
- Section 2 Definitions.
- Section 3 Restrictions respecting right to form association, freedom of speech, etc.
- Section 4 Penalty.
- Section 5 Power to amend Schedule.
- Section 6 Power to make rules.
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