If any private security guard or supervisor wears the uniform of the Army, Air force, Navy or any other armed forces of the Union or Police or any dress having the appearance or bearing any of the distinctive marks of that uniform, he and the proprietor of the private security agency shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
Section 21: Penalty for unauthorised use of certain uniforms.
The Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005Central Act · Act 29 of 2005
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section | 21 |
| Marginal note | Penalty for unauthorised use of certain uniforms. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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