Act 23 of 1957

The Railway Protection Force Act, 1957

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.

Ministry of Railways
Enacted 1957-08-29
23 sections

Section	Title
1	Short title, extent and commencement.	Read
2	Definitions.	Read
3	Constitution of the Force.	Read
4	Appointment and powers of superior officers.	Read
5	[Omitted.].	Read
6	Appointment of members of the Force.	Read
7	Certificates to members of the Forces.	Read
8	Superintendence and administration of the Force.	Read
9	Dismissal, removal, etc., of members of the force.	Read
10	Officers and members of the Force to be deemed to be railway servants.	Read
11	Duties of members of the Force.	Read
12	Power to arrest without warrant.	Read
13	Power to search without warrant.	Read
14	Procedure to be followed after arrest.	Read
15	Officers and members of the Force to be considered always on duty and liable to be employed in any part of the railways.	Read
15A	Restrictions respecting right to Form association, etc.	Read
16	Responsibilities of members of the Force during suspension.	Read
16A	Surrender of certificate, arms, etc., by persons ceasing to be members of the Force.	Read
17	Penalties for neglect of duty, etc.	Read
18	Application of Act 22 of 1922 to members of the Force.	Read
19	Certain Acts not to apply to members of the Force.	Read
20	Protection of acts of members of the Force.	Read
21	Power to make rules.	Read