In force
The Railway Protection Force Act, 1957
19 sections · As amended up to 2026-08
Sections
- 1Short title, extent and commencement
- 2Definitions
- 3Constitution of the Force
- 4Appointment and powers of superior officers
- 6Appointment of members of the Force
- 7Certificates to members of the Forces
- 8Certain words omitted by s. 8, ibid. (w.e.f. 20-9-1985)
- 9Dismissal, removal, etc., of members of the force
- 10Officers and members of the Force to be deemed to be railway servants
- 12Power to arrest without warrant
- 13Power to search without warrant
- 14Procedure to be followed after arrest
- 15Officers and members of the Force to be considered always on duty and liable to be employed in any part of the railways
- 16Responsibilities of members of the Force during suspension
- 16ASurrender of certificate, arms, etc., by persons ceasing to be members of the Force
- 17Penalties for neglect of duty, etc
- 18Application of act 22 of 1922 to members of the Force
- 20Protection of acts of members of the Force
- 21Power to make rules