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The Arunachal Pradesh Forest and Special Tiger Protection Forces Act, 2012

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This Act establishes and regulates two specialized security forces in Arunachal Pradesh: the Forest Protection Force and the Special Tiger Protection Force. It provides the legal framework for appointing supervisory officers and members to these forces. The law defines various types of forest areas, including national parks and unclassified state forests, and specifies what constitutes forest produce. Ultimately, the existing legislation is designed to ensure the better security of forest infrastructure, wildlife, and tiger reserves throughout the state.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Constitution of the Forces
  4. 4. Appointment and power of Supervisory Officers
  5. 5. Appointment of the members of the Force
  6. 6. Certificate of the member of the Force
  7. 7. Superintendence, control & Administration of the Force
  8. 8. Penalties
  9. 9. Appeal and revision
  10. 10. Duties of Member of the Forces
  11. 11. Powers to arrest without warrant
  12. 12. Powers to search without warrant
  13. 13. Procedures to be followed after arrest
  14. 14. Power to use fire arms as provided in Chapter XI & XII of Cr. PC.
  15. 15. Officers and members of the Forces to be considered always on duty and liable to be employed anywhere in the State of Arunachal Pradesh and India
  16. 16. Restrictions respecting right to form associations etc.
  17. 17. Responsibilities of the Members of the Forces during suspension
  18. 18. Surrender of certificates, arms etc, by persons ceasing to be Members of the Forces
  19. 19. Penalties for neglect of duty etc.
  20. 20. Application of Act 22 of 1922 to Officers and Members of the Forces
  21. 21. Protection of acts of Officers and Members of the Forces
  22. 22. Power to make rules

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