The Maharashtra State Security Corporation Act, 2010
The Maharashtra State Security Corporation Act, 2010
This Act establishes the Maharashtra State Security Corporation to create a dedicated, professional security force for the state. It regulates the recruitment, training, and deployment of security personnel, who hold special police powers, including the authority to make arrests. The law applies mandatorily to state government offices and public sector undertakings, and voluntarily to private commercial establishments, religious institutions, and critical infrastructure seeking specialized protection. This legislation matters because it secures vital installations and public spaces against modern threats like terrorism and criminal activity, providing professional security audits and coordinated protection to safeguard the entire state's economy, safety, and citizens.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Constitution of Corporation.
- 4. Constitution of Security Force.
- 5. Powers of Managing Director and Directors of Board.
- 6. Appointment of members of Security Force.
- 7. Certificate of members of Security Force.
- 8. Training of Security Force.
- 9. Constitution of Board.
- 10. Duties of Corporation.
- 11. Duties of member of Security Force.
- 12. Discharge of functions by Corporation.
- 13. Functions of Managing Director.
- 14. Functions of Board.
- 15. Providing Security.
- 16. Power to arrest without warrant.
- 17. Officer and member to be public servants.
- 18. Member of Security Force deemed to be Special Police Officers.
- 19. Surrender of certificate, arms, etc., by person ceasing to be member of Security Force.
- 20. Protection of acts of officers and members of Corporation.
- 21. Application of Acts.
- 22. Power to make rules.
- 23. Absorption of certain security guards.
- 24. Restrictions on appointment of members of Security Force.
- 25. Power to remove difficulty.
- 26. Repeal of Mah. Ord. IV of 2010 and saving.
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