The Arunachal Pradesh Home Guards Act, 2006
The Arunachal Pradesh Home Guards Act, 2006
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This Act establishes a volunteer organization called the Home Guards in the state of Arunachal Pradesh to protect people, property, and public safety. The force is under the general supervision of the Director General of Police, with district-level control managed by local police superintendents. When called upon, members have the same powers and protections as police officers to assist with security. The law also outlines how members are appointed and requires them to surrender any weapons or equipment they receive if they cease to be a member. It sets rules for their conduct and provides penalties for neglecting their duties.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Constitution of Home Guards and appointment of Commandant General and Commandant.
- 3. Appointment of members.
- 4. Functions and duties of members.
- 5. Powers, protection and control.
- 6. Control by officers of police force
- 7. Certificate, arms, etc. to be delivered up by person ceasing to be member.
- 8. Punishment of members for negligence of duty, etc.
- 9. Penalty.
- 10. Powers to make rules
- 11. Members of Home Guards to be public servant.
- 12. Repeal and savings.
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