Section 7

Certificates to members of the Forces.

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) Every member of the Force shall receive on his appointment a certificate in the form specified in the Schedule, under the seal of the 1[Inspector-General, Additional Inspector-General or Deputy Inspector-General] or such other superior officer as the a 1[Inspector-General, Additional Inspector-General or Deputy Inspector-General] may specify in this behalf by virtue of which the person holding such certificate shall be vested with the powers of a member of the Force.
     (2) Such certificate shall cease to have effect whenever the person named in it ceases for any reason to be a member of the Force2* * *.

Notes

1. Subs. by s. 8, ibid., for "Chief Security Officer" (w.e.f. 20-9-1985).
2. Certain words omitted by s. 8, ibid. (w.e.f. 20-9-1985).
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