Armament

(1) [Content starts mid-sentence] include a realistic determination of the quantum of force required as also the duration for which the deployment is required. (2) The deployment shall be made for a fixed period, as specified in the order, and unless the same is extended by a specific order, the force shall return to its headquarters on the expiry of the initial period. (3) It shall be the duty of the District Superintendent of Police and the head of the Armed Police Battalion set-up in respect of the Battalion personnel, to ensure that that personnel of these armed units are deployed in a manner that ensures their regular and constant preparedness for their tasks, as also a fair rotation of duty between the various sub-units of the Armed Police Battalions at the State Headquarters and in the districts. (4) While ordering deployment of any armed police unit, due care shall also be taken to ensure as far as possible, that the personnel are able to take due rest and also avail a weekly off. (5) The armament of the Armed Police shall be as fixed with the approval of the Government and shall be obtained in the manner prescribed. Distribution of arms to Battalion and District Armed Reserves will be fixed on the order of the Director General of Police, who by means of Standing Order shall lay down the procedure to be followed for custody and care of arms, ammunition, stock of material for the repairs and maintenance, and the manner in which damaged and unserviceable weapons are to be disposed off, and the procedure in case of loss of any weapon or ammunition. (6) The adequacy of arms, equipment, mobility, communication etc. for each Battalion as well as the District Armed Reserves shall be assessed regularly on an annual basis by the officer heading the State Armed Police organization in consultation with the Commandants and the District Superintendent of Police concerned.