Section 16
Section 16 of the Assam Forest Protection Force Act, 1986 (SINGLE DOCUMENT). A member of the Force shall not by reason of his suspension from office cease to be member of the Force and he shall during that period be subject to the same responsibilities, discip1ine and penalties to which he would have been subject if he were on duty.
A member of the Force shall not by reason of his suspension from office cease to be member of the Force and he shall during that period be subject to the same responsibilities, discip1ine and penalties to which he would have been subject if he were on duty. Surrender of 17. Certificates, arms etc, by person ceasing to be Members of the Force.
(1) Every person who for any reason ceases to be a member of the Force, shall forthwith surrender to any supervisory officer empowered to received the same, his certificate of appointment ,the arms, accoutrements, clothing and other articles which have been furnished to him for the performance of duties as a member of the Force.
(2) Any person who wilfully neglects or refuses to surrender his certificates or appointment or the arms, accoutrements, clothing, and other articles furnished to him as required by sub-section (1) shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month or with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees or both.
(3) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to apply to any article, which under the orders of the Chief Conservator of Forests, has become the property of the person to whom the same was furnished. Penalties for neglect of duty etc.
Section 16, The Assam Forest Protection Force Act, 1986 (SINGLE DOCUMENT) (Act 22 of 1987).
Questions about Section 16
How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Assam Forest Protection Force Act, 1986 (SINGLE DOCUMENT)?
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When was the Assam Forest Protection Force Act, 1986 (SINGLE DOCUMENT) enacted?
Assam Forest Protection Force Act, 1986 (SINGLE DOCUMENT) was enacted in 1987 as Act 22 of 1987. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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