The East Punjab Home Guards Act, 1947

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This Act provides for the constitution, regulation, and deployment of the Home Guards auxiliary force in the Union Territory of Chandigarh. It empowers the Central Government to recruit willing citizens as members, call them up for training or active duty, and place them under police supervision when aiding law enforcement. When deployed, members possess the powers, privileges, and legal protections equal to regular police officers, while failure to obey lawful orders carries criminal penalties. This legislation matters because it provides a structured auxiliary force to support law enforcement, enhance public safety, protect property, and assist during emergencies in Chandigarh.

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1. Short title, extent and commencement
2. Constitution of Home Guards
3. Appointment of members
4. Calling out of members
5. Powers, protection and control
6. Control by officers of police force
7. Penalty for neglect of duty, etc.
8. Delegation of powers
9. Rules
10. Repeal of Ordinance No. 10 of 1947

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