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Section 3 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949
Constitution of the Force.
- (1)There shall continue to be an armed force maintained by the Central Government and called the Central Reserve Police Force.
- (2)The Force shall be constituted in such manner, and the members of the Force shall receive such pay, pension and other remuneration, as may be prescribed.
Summary
- The Central Government must maintain an armed force called the Central Reserve Police Force.
- The way the Force is set up and organized is decided by official rules.
- The members of the Force are paid according to the rules made by the government.
- Pensions and other types of payment for members are also decided by these rules.
Practical examples
1On June 1, 1951, the Central Government decides to create a new division within the Force. They use Section 3 to justify the continued maintenance and organization of this armed group.
2Sub-Inspector Kumar receives a monthly salary of 500 rupees in 1953. This amount is set based on the remuneration rules mentioned in Section 3.
FAQ
1. Who is responsible for maintaining the Force?
The Central Government is responsible for maintaining it.
2. What is the official name of the Force?
It is called the Central Reserve Police Force.
3. Who decides how much members of the Force get paid?
The Central Government decides the pay and pensions through prescribed rules.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 3 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, who maintains the Force?
2.What is the specific name of the Force mentioned in Section 3 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949?
3.According to Section 3 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, how is the Force constituted?
4.Under Section 3 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, what determines the pension of a member?
5.Is the Force described as an "armed force" in Section 3 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949?