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The Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force Act, 1991
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The Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force Act, 1991, establishes a specialized security force tasked with protecting vital government properties, installations, and undertakings in the state. This legislation regulates the constitution, administration, and duties of the force, while outlining the specific authority of its officers. It applies directly to the enrolled members of the force and the designated premises they guard. The Act matters because it empowers force members with necessary operational authorities, including the ability to arrest and search suspects without a warrant, ensuring the swift and secure protection of critical public assets.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Constitution of the Force
- 4. Appointment and powers of the Director General and Supervisory officers
- 5. Appointment of enrolled members of the Force
- 6. Certificates of members of the Force
- 7. Superintendence and administration of the Force
- 8. Duties of members of the Force
- 9. Deputation of the Force
- 10. Power to arrest without warrant
- 11. Power to search without warrant
- 12. Procedure to be followed after arrest
- 13. Protection of action done in good faith
- 14. Cognizance of offence
- 15. Members of the Force to be considered always on duty and liable to be employed any where in the State and out side also
- 16. Punishments and appeals
- 17. Restrictions rights to form Association
- 18. Surrender of certificate arms etc., by persons ceasing to be members of the Force
- 19. Application of Act, 1922 to the members of the Force
- 20. Certain Acts not to apply to members of the Force
- 21. Power to make Rules
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