Schedule 1 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949
THE SCHEDULE
THE SCHEDULE RECRUITING ROLL (See section 5) After you have served in the Force for such period as the Central Government may prescribe, you may, at any time when not on active duty, apply for discharge, through the officer to whom you may be subordinate, to the Commandant, and you will be granted your discharge after two months from the date of your application, unless your discharge would cause the vacancies in the Force to exceed one-tenth of the sanctioned strength in which case you shall be bound to remain until this objection is waived or removed. But when on active duty, you shall have no claim to a discharge, and you shall be bound to remain to do your duty until the necessity for retaining you in the Force ceases when you may make your application in the above mentioned manner: Provided that, if you wish to withdraw from the Force, you may submit your resignation at any time before the expiration of the first three months of your service, but not afterwards until the completion of the period prescribed as aforesaid; the Commandant may either accept your resignation forthwith or at the end of three months from the date of its receipt: Provided, also, that the Commandant may, if he thinks fit, allow you to resign at any time on your giving three months' notice of your wish to do so. Signature of the member of the Force in acknowledgement of the above having been read out to him. Space for impression of the member's left thumb to be taken in the presence of the enrolling officer, Signed in my presence after I had ascertained that the candidate understood the purport of what he signed. Place Date Commandant or other authorised enrolling officer 8
Summary
- When a person is joining the Force, a specific statement called the recruiting roll must be read and explained to them.
- This process must happen in front of an authorized officer, and the new member must sign it to show they understand.
- Members can apply to leave the Force after a set period, but only when they are not on "active duty" (restoring order during disturbances).
- Once a member applies to leave, they are usually discharged after two months, unless the Force has too many vacancies.
- If more than one-tenth of the required strength of the Force is vacant, the member must stay until the shortage is fixed.
- New members can resign during their first three months of service, or later if the Commandant allows it with three months' notice.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can I leave the Force whenever I want if I am on active duty?
No, the Schedule says you have no claim to be discharged while on active duty and must stay until the necessity for your service ends.
2. What is the "one-tenth" rule mentioned in the Schedule?
You can be forced to stay even after your two-month notice if discharging you would cause the number of empty spots in the Force to be more than ten percent of its total allowed size.
3. Is there a way to leave shortly after joining?
Yes, you can resign at any time during your first three months of service.
4. Who must be present when I sign the recruiting roll?
It must be signed in the presence of the Commandant or another authorized enrolling officer who ensures you understand what you are signing.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 5 and The Schedule of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, what must happen before a person is appointed to the Force?
2.Under The Schedule of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, how much notice is usually required for a discharge when a member is not on active duty?
3.Under The Schedule of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, a discharge can be delayed if vacancies in the Force exceed what amount?
4.Under The Schedule of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, when can a member submit a resignation without needing special permission for a later date?
5.Under The Schedule of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, what is the notice period if the Commandant allows a member to resign at a time other than the initial three months?
6.Under Section 5 and The Schedule of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, what does the signature or thumb impression of the member on the recruiting roll prove?