The Maharashtra Suraksha Dal Act, 1986

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This Act establishes the Maharashtra Suraksha Dal, a specialized security force responsible for protecting government premises, public sector undertakings, banks, and commercial organizations across Maharashtra. It details the appointment of superior officers, such as Rakshadhikari, and other ranks to manage the establishment. By providing a legal framework for this force, the legislation ensures that vital state and public assets are adequately guarded against security threats, thereby safeguarding critical infrastructure and maintaining order.

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1. Short title, extent and commencement.
2. Definitions.
3. Constitution of Dal.
4. Appointment and powers of superior officers.
5. Class and ranks among members of Dal.
6. Appointment of members of Dal.
7. Identity card for superior officers or members of Dal
8. Effect of suspension of member of superior officer of Dal.
9. Surrender of identity card, arms, etc. by person under suspension or ceasing to be superior officer or member of Dal.
10. Superintendence, control and administration of Dal.
11. Duties of the members of Dal.
12. Power to arrest without warrant.
13. Circumstances under which superior officers and members of Dal entitled to use force.
14. Power to search without warrant.
15. Procedure to be followed after arrest.
16. Officer and members of Dal to be considered always on duty and liable to be employed in any part
17. Deputation to public sector undertakings, industrial undertakings and commercial organisations, etc.
18. Dismissal, removal, etc., of members of Dal.
19. Appeal and Revision.
20. Penalties for neglect of duty, etc.
21. Prosecution for offences under any other law not affected.
22. Application of Act 22 of 1922 to officers and members of Dal.
23. Certain Acts not to apply to members of Dal.
24. Protection of acts of superior officers and members of the Dal.
25. Power to make rules.

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