The Jammu and Kashmir Special Security Force Act, 2018
The Jammu and Kashmir Special Security Force Act, 2018
This Act establishes and regulates a dedicated elite unit known as the Special Security Force in Jammu and Kashmir. The law applies to the members of this specialized force as well as the Lieutenant Governor of the Union territory and their immediate family members who receive proximate protection. It sets out the operational command structure under a Director, service rules, restrictions on personnel regarding political activities and media engagement, and legal protections for actions taken in good faith. This legislation matters because it provides a legal framework to ensure round-the-clock, comprehensive security for the highest executive official in the region.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Members subject to the Act
- 4. Constitution of the Force
- 5. Control Direction etc.
- 6. Liability of Service in any part of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and elsewhere
- 7. Members of the Force always on active duty
- 8. Resignation and withdrawal from the post
- 9. Tenure of service
- 10. Restrictions respecting right to form associations, freedom of speech, etc.
- 11. Termination of service
- 12. Appeal
- 13. Powers and duties conferrable on members of the Force
- 14. Assistance to Force
- 15. Protection of action taken under the Act
- 16. Power to make rules
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