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The Bombay Home Guard Act, 1947

The Bombay Home Guard Act, 1947

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The Bombay Home Guards Act, 1947, regulates the creation, training, and overall discipline of the Home Guards, a volunteer auxiliary force in Delhi. This law applies to eligible citizens aged twenty to sixty who choose to serve as volunteer members under appointed commandants. The Act matters because it establishes a vital civilian safety net that supports the regular police force during emergencies to protect lives and secure property. When called to active duty, these volunteers are granted the same powers and legal protections as police officers, helping maintain public order and safety during challenging times of emergency and distress.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, extent and commencement -
  3. 2. Constitution of Home Guards and appointment of Commandant General and Commandant -
  4. 3. Appointment of members -
  5. 4. Functions and duties of members -
  6. 5. Powers, protection and control -
  7. 6. Control by officers of police force -
  8. 7. Penalty -
  9. 8. The Chief Commissioner of Delhi may make rules consistent with this Act -
  10. 9. Members of Home Guards to be public servants -
  11. 10. Provided that the Commandant General or the Commandant any relax the age limit in suitable cases.
  12. 11. Resignation - A member of the Home Guards may resign his office by an application in writing addressed to the Commandant General.
  13. 12. Organization
  14. 13. Powers of the Commandant General and Commandant -
  15. 14. Discipline -
  16. 15. Uniform, accoutrements, etc
  17. 16. Training
  18. 17. Functions and duties -
  19. 18. Compensation

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