The Odisha Industrial Security Force Act, 2012
The Odisha Industrial Security Force Act, 2012
This law establishes and regulates the Odisha Industrial Security Force, an armed state force dedicated to protecting vital industrial undertakings, public sector enterprises, strategic installations, and private establishments across Odisha. It details the governance structure, appointment procedures, duties, and disciplinary rules for force members, while granting them specific powers to arrest and search suspects without a warrant to prevent crime and sabotage. By allowing both public and private entities to request and fund dedicated armed security, the Act safeguards critical economic infrastructure, essential services, and industrial workers, ensuring overall public safety and uninterrupted economic activity throughout the state.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Constitution of the Force.
- 4. Appointment and powers of the supervisory officers.
- 5. Appointment of enrolled members of the Force.
- 6. Certificates of members of the Force.
- 7. Superintendence and administration of the Force.
- 8. Duties of members of the Force.
- 9. Deputation of the Force.
- 10. Power to arrest without warrant.
- 11. Power to search without warrant.
- 12. Procedure to be followed after arrest.
- 13. Members of the Force to be considered always on duty and liable to be employed anywhere in the State.
- 14. Responsibilities of members of the Force during suspension.
- 15. Restrictions to form an association etc.
- 16. Penalties and appeal.
- 17. Surrender of certificate, arms etc. by persons ceasing to be members of the Force.
- 18. Protection of action done in good faith.
- 19. Cognizance of offence.
- 20. Application of the Act 22 of 1922 to the members of the Force.
- 21. Power to make rules.
- 22. Power to remove difficulties.
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