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The Meghalaya Subsidiary Force Act, 1971

The Meghalaya Subsidiary Force Act, 1971

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The Meghalaya Subsidiary Force Act of 1971 enables the state government to establish and maintain an auxiliary security force to support the police. Applying to the appointed officers and members of this force, the law outlines their duties, which include assisting the police with law and order, guarding public property, preventing crimes, and managing discipline in relief camps. It matters because it officially authorizes these members to make arrests under specific conditions, while protecting them from legal prosecution and lawsuits for actions taken in good faith, ensuring there is organized support to maintain public safety during times of public crisis.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement.
  2. 2. Defintions
  3. 3. Constitution of Meghalaya Subsidiary Force.
  4. 4. General superintendence.
  5. 5. Appointment of officers and members.
  6. 6. Duties and functions of the Force.
  7. 7. Duty,Training of officer and member.
  8. 8. Uniform
  9. 9. Bar to prosecution
  10. 10. Penalty
  11. 11. Suits, etc., against officers and members acting in good faith.
  12. 12. Power to make rules
  13. 13. Repeal of Meghalaya Ordinance 4 of 1971.

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