The Railway Protection Force Act, 1957
Central Act · Act 23 of 195723 provisions1 citing judgments
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to provide for the constitution and regulation of an armed Force of the Union for the better protection and security of railway property, passenger area and passengers and for matters connected therewith. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 23 of 1957 |
| Year | 1957 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Railways |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 23 |
| Subjects | transport |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement.
- Section 2 Definitions.
- Section 3 Constitution of the Force.
- Section 4 Appointment and powers of superior officers.
- Section 6 Appointment of members of the Force.
- Section 7 Certificates to members of the Forces.
- Section 8 Superintendence and administration of the Force.
- Section 9 Dismissal, removal, etc., of members of the force.
- Section 10 Officers and members of the Force to be deemed to be railway servants.
- Section 11 Duties of members of the Force.1 citing judgment
- Section 12 Power to arrest without warrant.
- Section 13 Power to search without warrant.
- Section 14 Procedure to be followed after arrest.
- Section 15 Officers and members of the Force to be considered always on duty and liable to be employed in any part of the railways.
- Section 15A Restrictions respecting right to Form association, etc.
- Section 16 Responsibilities of members of the Force during suspension.
- Section 16A Surrender of certificate, arms, etc., by persons ceasing to be members of the Force.
- Section 17 Penalties for neglect of duty, etc.
- Section 18 Application of Act 22 of 1922 to members of the Force.
- Section 19 Certain Acts not to apply to members of the Force.
- Section 20 Protection of acts of members of the Force.
- Section 21 Power to make rules.
- Section 22 Provisions as to existing Force.
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