The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949
The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949
The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, establishes and governs India’s primary internal security force. It applies to all CRPF members, regardless of their location, covering their enrollment, conduct, and legal liability for service both within and beyond Indian territory. The Act regulates administration, pay, and specific punishments for offenses like mutiny, desertion, or neglect of duty. It matters because it ensures the Force remains a disciplined, armed unit capable of restoring order during national disturbances. By defining legal protections and clear responsibilities, the Act balances necessary operational authority with strict accountability to the Central Government.
- 1. Short title and extent.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Constitution of the Force.
- 4. Appointment and powers of superior officers.
- 5. Enrolment.
- 6. Resignation and withdrawal from the Force.
- 7. General duties of members of the Force.
- 8. Superintendence, control and administration of the Force.
- 9. More heinous offences.
- 10. Less heinous offences.
- 11. Minor punishments.
- 12. Place of imprisonment and liability to dismissal on imprisonment.
- 13. Deductions from pay and allowances.
- 14. Collective fines.
- 15. Arrest.
- 16. Powers and duties conferrable and imposable on members of the Force.
- 17. Protection for acts of members of the Force.
- 18. Power to make rules.
- 19. Validation of acts done before commencement of Act.
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