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The Meghalaya Civil Task Force Act, Act, 1973

The Meghalaya Civil Task Force Act, Act, 1973

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The Meghalaya Civil Task Force Act of 1974 regulates the creation, training, and operation of a volunteer civil labor force in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It applies to adult residents who volunteer to enroll. Members are tasked with constructing and maintaining public infrastructure like roads, bridges, and canals, as well as performing social work. This legislation matters because it establishes an organized, disciplined workforce to aid state development. It sets guidelines for their compensation, imposes penal consequences for neglecting orders, and protects members from lawsuits when they carry out their assigned duties in good faith.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Constitution of the Meghalaya Civil Task Force, etc.
  4. 4. Enrolment,etc.
  5. 5. General Superintendence.
  6. 6. Duties and functions of the Force.
  7. 7. Discharge
  8. 8. Duty and training of Members.
  9. 9. Bar to prosecution
  10. 10. Penalty
  11. 11. Suits, etc., against members acting in good faith.
  12. 12. Power to make rules

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