The Sikkim Home Guards Act, 1992
The Sikkim Home Guards Act, 1992
The Sikkim Home Guards Act, 1992 provides for the establishment and regulation of a volunteer auxiliary force known as the Home Guards in the state of Sikkim. It establishes the organizational structure, appointing a Commandant General to oversee the force, which serves to assist local police, protect public safety, secure property, and maintain essential services during emergencies. The law applies to enrolled Home Guard volunteers and reserve personnel within Sikkim. When deployed, members possess police powers and protections, while being subject to strict disciplinary standards and penalties for misconduct or neglect of duty. This legislation matters because it provides Sikkim with an organized civilian defense and emergency response force to support law enforcement and protect communities.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Constitution of Home Guards and appointment of Commandant General and other officers.
- 4. Appointment of Home Guards, forms of declaration and certificate of appointment as such.
- 5. Reserve force of Home Guards.
- 6. Training, functions and duties.
- 7. Power, protection and control.
- 8. Control by officers of police
- 9. Certificate, arms etc., to be delivered up by persons ceasing to be Home Guards.
- 10. Punishment for neglect of duty etc.
- 11. Penalties for breach of duties etc.
- 12. Power to make rules.
- 13. Home Guards to be public servants.
- 14. Home Guard not disqualified from election of State Legislature or of Local Bodies.
- 15. Repeal and saving.
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