Section 14

Procedure to be followed after arrest.

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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    Any 1*** member of the Force making an arrest under this Act, shall, without unnecessary delay, make over the person so arrested 2 [to a police officer together with a detailed report of the circumstances leading to the arrest of such persons], or in the absence of a police officer, take such person or cause him to be taken to the nearest police station.

Notes

1. The words "superior officer or" omitted by s. 18 and the Schedule, ibid. (w.e.f. 20-9-1985).
2. Subs. by Act 52 of 2003, s. 6, for "to a police officer" (w.e.f. 1-7-2004).
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