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The Lok Sahayak Sena Act, 1956

The Lok Sahayak Sena Act, 1956

Defence195611 sections

The Lok Sahayak Sena Act of 1956 establishes a national volunteer force to provide military training to all Indian citizens. It applies to any citizen between the ages of eighteen and forty who chooses to enroll as a volunteer. While volunteers are not automatically liable for active military service, they must attend training camps and follow strict military discipline. This Act matters because it creates a structured environment for civil-military engagement, outlining specific duties and penalties for misconduct. It ensures participants are accountable for government property and provides a clear legal framework for their service, conduct, and eventual legal discharge.

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  1. 1. Short title and extent.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Constitution of the Lok Sahayak Sena.
  4. 4. Establishment of camps.
  5. 5. Enrolment.
  6. 6. Duties of volunteers.
  7. 7. Discharge.
  8. 8. Offences and penalties.
  9. 9. Liability for causing loss of, or damage to, Government property.
  10. 10. Presumption as to certain documents.
  11. 11. Power to make rules.

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