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Kerala Home Guards Act, 1960

The Kerala Home Guards Act, 1960

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The Kerala Home Guards Act, 1960, establishes a volunteer force known as the "Home Guards" to assist in maintaining public safety, protecting property, and safeguarding citizens during emergencies. The Act empowers the State Government to appoint Commandants to oversee this force. Members are granted police-like powers when called into service and are legally classified as public servants. The legislation outlines strict disciplinary procedures for members, including provisions for suspension or dismissal for misconduct. It also ensures that serving as a Home Guard does not disqualify an individual from contesting elections for the Legislative Assembly or local government bodies.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  3. 2. Definitions. - In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-
  4. 3. Constitution of Home Guards and appointment of Commandant-General and
  5. 4. Appointment of members.
  6. 5. Function, and duties of members.
  7. 6. Powers, protection and control.
  8. 7. Commandant-General.
  9. 8. Home Guards not to resign without notice
  10. 9. Certificate, arms etc., to be delivered up by person ceasing to be member. - (1)
  11. 10. Punishment of members for neglect of duty, etc
  12. 11. Penalties.
  13. 12. Disciplinary action against Commandant or the Commandant-General. - The
  14. 13. Power of Government to make rules.
  15. 14. Officers and members of Home Guards to be public servants
  16. 15. Officers and members of Home Guards not disqualified from elections to the
  17. 16. Repeal

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