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The Police-Forces (Restriction of Rights) Act, 1966

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An Act to provide for the restriction of certain rights conferred by Part III of the Constitution in their application to the members of the Forces charged with the maintenance of public order so as to ensure the proper discharge of their duties and the maintenance of discipline among them.

Act number
33 of 1966
Ministry
Ministry of Home Affairs
Department
Department of Internal Security
Enacted
2 Dec 1966

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

6 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Restrictions respecting right to form association, freedom of speech, etc.
  4. Section 4Penalty.
  5. Section 5Power to amend Schedule.
  6. Section 6Power to make rules.