Section 2. Definitions

2. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or conext, - (1) Commandant, Assistant Commandant and Adjutant mean persons appointed by the 4[State Government] to those offices of the Pradeshik Armed Constabulary.5 (2) Officer of the Pradeshik Armed Constabulary means a person appointed to the Pradeshik Armed Constabulary under this Act, who has in accordance with the provisions of this Act, signed a statement in the form given in the Schedule. (3) The expressions reason to believe, criminal force and assault, have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Indian Penal Code. (4) Superior Officer means in relation to an officer of the Pradeshik Armed Constabulary1 any officer of a rank which as prescribed is higher than that of such officer. (5) 2[* * *] (6) Prescribed means prescribed by rules made under this Act.