The Telangana Special Protection Force Act, 1991
The Telangana Special Protection Force Act, 1991
The Telangana Special Protection Force Act, 1991 establishes and regulates a specialized armed force tasked with safeguarding vital government installations, public sector enterprises, state treasuries, and designated strategic infrastructure across Telangana. It outlines the hierarchy, duties, and operational powers of force members, including authority to arrest and search individuals without a warrant in specific situations involving theft, assault, or threats to protected property and personnel. By creating a dedicated security force for critical assets and key industries, the Act aims to prevent sabotage, maintain essential public services, and ensure robust physical security for vital state and economic interests.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Constitution of the Force.
- 4. Appointment and powers of the Director-General and 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 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. Protection of action done in good faith.
- 14. Power to make rules
- 15. Members of the Force to be considered always on duty and liable to be employed anywhere in the State and outside also.
- 16. Punishments and appeals.
- 17. Restrictions respecting rights to form Association.
- 18. Surrender of certificate, arms etc., by persons ceasing to be members of the Force.
- 19. Application of Act, 1922 to the members of the Force.
- 20. Certain Acts not to apply to members of the Force.
- 21. Power to make Rules.
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