The Madhya Pradesh Home Guards Act, 1947
The Madhya Pradesh Home Guards Act, 1947
This legislation provides for the creation, administration, and regulation of a voluntary auxiliary force called the Home Guards in Madhya Pradesh. It applies to individuals appointed as Home Guards, supervisory officers, and local authorities responsible for public safety. The law outlines the recruitment, training, duties, discipline, and chain of command for Home Guards, who assist regular police forces in protecting people and property, maintaining public order, and aiding in welfare measures. When called to duty, Home Guards exercise police powers and enjoy legal protections. This law matters because it establishes a structured community-based auxiliary force to support law enforcement and handle emergencies.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Raising of Home Guards
- 4. Subordination and superintendence
- 5. Appointment of officers
- 6. Punishment of offences
- 7. Duties and training of Home Guards
- 8. Discharge
- 9. Uniform
- 10. Calling out Home Guards
- 11. Control over Home Guards
- 12. Powers and protection of Home Guards
- 13. Penalty
- 14. Rules
- 15. Home Guard to be a public servant
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