Constitution of Force
Section 4 of the Assam Rifles Act, 2006 deals with constitution of Force. There shall be an armed force of the Union called the Assam Rifles for ensuring the security of the borders of India, to carry out counter insurgency operations in the specified areas and to act in aid of civil authorities for the maintenance of law and order and the matters connected therewith. The Act came into force on 20 Feb 2006.
(1) There shall be an armed force of the Union called the Assam Rifles for ensuring the security of the borders of India, to carry out counter insurgency operations in the specified areas and to act in aid of civil authorities for the maintenance of law and order and the matters connected therewith.
(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Force shall be reconstituted in such manner as may be prescribed and the conditions of service of the members of the Force shall be such as may be prescribed.
Section 4, The Assam Rifles Act, 2006 (Act 47 of 2006).
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Questions about Section 4
What does Section 4 of the Assam Rifles Act deal with?
Section 4 of the Assam Rifles Act is headed "Constitution of Force". There shall be an armed force of the Union called the Assam Rifles for ensuring the security of the borders of India, to carry out counter insurgency operations in the specified areas and to act in aid of civil authorities for the maintenance of law and order and the matters connected therewith.
How do I find court cases under Section 4 of the Assam Rifles Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Assam Rifles Act 2006 4, section 4 Assam Rifles Act 2006, section 4 of the Assam Rifles Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 4 of the Assam Rifles Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. 2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently Assam Rifles Regulation 2016 (2018), then Assam Rifles Rules 2010 (2010).
When did Section 4 of the Assam Rifles Act come into force?
Section 4 of the Assam Rifles Act, cited as Assam Rifles Act 2006 4, came into force on 20 Feb 2006, having been enacted on 03 Nov 2006. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 165. Power to make rules1035 words
- 2. Definitions972 words
- 118. Presumption as to certain documents602 words
- 69. Deductions from pay and allowances of persons other than officers425 words
- 68. Deductions from pay and allowances of officers412 words
- 162. Powers and duties conferrable and imposable on members of the Force407 words
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