Section 6

Appointment of members of the Force.

The Railway Protection Force Act, 1957

  • Act 23 of 1957
  • Ministry of Railways
About this Act

An Act to provide for the constitution and regulation of an armed Force of the Union for the better protection and security of railway property, passenger area and passengers and for matters connected therewith.

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    1[6. Appointment of members of the Force.--The appointment of enrolled members of the Force shall rest with the Inspector-General, Additional Inspector-General or Deputy Inspector-General who shall exercise that power in accordance with rules made under this Act:
     Provided that the power of appointment under this section may also be exercised by other superior officer as the Inspector-General, Additional Inspector-General or Deputy Inspector-General concerned may, by order, specify in this behalf.]

Notes

1. Subs. bys. 7, ibid., for s. 6 (w.e.f. 20-9-1985).
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