Section 5 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949
Enrolment.
Before a person is appointed to be a member of the Force, the statement contained in the recruiting roll set out in the Schedule shall be read out and, if necessary, explained to him in the presence of an officer appointed under sub-section (1) of section 4, and shall be signed by such person in acknowledgement of its having been so read out to him: Provided that any person who has for a period of six months served with the Force, shall, on appointment to the Force thereafter, be deemed to be a member of the Force notwithstanding that the provisions of this section have not been complied with in his case.
Summary
- Before joining the Force, a candidate must have a specific recruiting statement read to them.
- This statement must be read and explained in the presence of an officer like a Commandant or company officer.
- The candidate must sign the statement to confirm it was read to them.
- If someone serves for six months, they are legally considered a member even if these enrollment steps were missed.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who must be present when the recruiting roll is read to a new person?
An officer appointed under Section 4(1), such as a Commandant or assistant commandant.
2. Does the recruit have to sign anything?
Yes, they must sign the recruiting roll to acknowledge it was read to them.
3. What happens if the enrollment rules were not followed but the person has served for a long time?
If they served for six months, they are "deemed" (legally treated) to be a member of the Force anyway.
4. Is explaining the statement mandatory?
The text says it should be read out and, "if necessary," explained.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 5 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, what must happen before a person is appointed to the Force?
2.According to Section 5 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, who must be present during the reading of the statement?
3.Under Section 5 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, how long must a person serve to be considered a member if the enrollment procedures were skipped?
4.If a person is appointed by the Central Government, and the enrollment steps in Section 5 were not followed, does Section 2 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, still allow them to be a "member"?
5.Under Section 5 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, what is the purpose of the candidate signing the recruiting roll?