Section 14 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949
Collective fines.
Whenever any weapon, part of a weapon or ammunition, forming part of the equipment of a company or other similar unit of the Force, is lost or stolen the Commandant may, after making such inquiry as he thinks fit and subject to such rules as may be prescribed, impose a collective fine upon the subordinate officers and men of such unit, or upon so many of them as, in his judgment, should be held responsible for such loss or theft.
Summary
- This section deals with what happens when weapons or ammunition are lost or stolen from a unit.
- The Commandant can perform an inquiry to find out what happened.
- A "collective fine" can be imposed on the subordinate officers and men of that unit.
- The fine can be applied to the whole unit or just the people the Commandant thinks are responsible.
- This rule is subject to any other rules made by the government.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a whole group be fined for one person's mistake?
Yes, if a weapon or ammunition is lost or stolen, the Commandant can fine the entire unit if they are held responsible.
2. Is there a trial before a collective fine?
The Act says the Commandant makes "such inquiry as he thinks fit" before imposing the fine.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 14 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, what specific items must be lost or stolen to trigger a collective fine?
2.Who is authorized to impose a collective fine under Section 14 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949?
3.Under Section 14 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, what must the Commandant do before imposing a collective fine?
4.To whom can a collective fine be applied under Section 14 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949?
5.Under Section 14 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, can the Commandant choose to fine only some members of a unit instead of all of them?