The Armed Police Battalions Ordinance, 1979

( Ordinance NO. XXV OF 1979 )

[ 31st March, 1979 ]
An Ordinance to provide for the constitution of Armed Police Battalions.

 
 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the constitution of Armed Police Battalions and for matters ancillary thereto;
 
 
 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in pursuance of the Proclamations of the 20th August, 1975, and the 8th November, 1975, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the President is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:-
 
 
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1. Short title [* * * ]

2. Definitions

3. Raising and maintaining of the Force

4. Members of the Force to be subject to the Ordinance

5. Superintendence, etc. of the Force

6. Duties of the Force

6A. Duties of the Rapid Action Battalion

6B. Power to direct Rapid Action Battalion to investigate offences

6D. Powers of officer in respect of investigation of an offence

6C. Procedure to be followed in respect of investigation of an offence

7. Discharge from the Force

8. Offences triable by Special Court

9. Offences triable by Summary Court, etc.

10. Departmental proceedings

11. Imprisonment of persons convicted and dismissed

12. Delegation of powers

13. Indemnity

14. Power to make rules

15. Power to make regulations, etc