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Section 7 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949
General duties of members of the Force.
- (1)It shall be the duty of every member of the Force promptly to obey and to execute all orders and warrants lawfully issued to him by any competent authority, to detect and bring offenders to justice and to apprehend all persons whom he is legally authorised to apprehend and for whose apprehension sufficient grounds exist.
- (2)Every member of the Force shall be liable to serve without and beyond, as well as within, the territory of India
Summary
- Members must quickly obey and carry out all legal orders and warrants.
- It is their duty to find and bring people who break the law to justice.
- They must arrest people if they have the legal right and a good reason to do so.
- Members must be ready to serve inside the territory of India.
- They are also required to serve outside or beyond India's borders if needed.
Practical examples
1In 1952, Officer Singh receives a legal warrant to arrest a man for theft. According to Section 7, he must carry out this order immediately and without delay.
2In 1958, a unit is ordered to help keep peace in a neighboring country. Under Section 7, every member in that unit is legally required to serve outside of India.
FAQ
1. Do I have to follow every order my boss gives me?
You must obey all orders that are "lawfully issued" by a competent authority.
2. Can I refuse to go on a mission outside of India?
No, members are liable to serve both within and beyond the territory of India.
Test yourself
1.According to Section 7 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, how should a member obey lawful orders?
2.Under Section 7 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, what is a member's duty regarding offenders?
3.Does Section 7 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, require service outside India?
4.Under Section 7 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, a member must apprehend people when?
5.What must a member do with warrants under Section 7 of The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949?