Schedule 1 of The State Armed Police Forces (Extension of Laws) Act, 1952
SCHEDULE (See section 2 and 4) 1. The Bengal Military Police Act, 1892 (V of 1892). 2. The Eastern Frontier Rifles (Bengal Battalion) Act, 1920 (Bengal Act No. II of 1920). 3. The Bombay State Reserve Police Force Act, 1951 (Bombay Act No. XXXVIII of 1951). 4. The Central Provinces and Berar Special Armed Constabulary Act, 1942 (C.P. and Berar Act No. VII of 1942). 5. The Madhya Bharat Special Armed Force Act, Samvat 2007 (Madhya Bharat Act No.75 of 1950). 6. The Orissa Military Police Act, 1946 (Orissa Act No. VII of 1946). 7. The Rajasthan Armed Constabulary Act, 1950 (Rajasthan Act No. XII of 1950). 8. The United Provinces Provincial Armed Constabulary Act, 1948 (U.P. Act No. XL of 1948). 3
Summary
- The Schedule lists the specific state laws used to identify what constitutes an armed police force under this Act.
- This list of laws connects directly to the definition of an armed police force found in Section 2.
- The list contains exactly eight specific enactments, including laws from Bengal, Bombay, Madhya Bharat, Orissa, Rajasthan, and the United Provinces.
- The Central Government has the authority under Section 4 to add new laws to this list or remove existing laws from it.
- Any change to this list must be published by the Central Government as a notification in the Official Gazette.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the main purpose of the Schedule?
The Schedule lists the specific state laws that define what is considered an armed police force under the Act.
2. Which section of the Act defines armed police force by referring to this Schedule?
Section 2 refers to the Schedule to define an armed police force.
3. Can the Central Government alter the list of laws in the Schedule?
Yes, Section 4 gives the Central Government the power to add to or omit laws from the Schedule.
4. How does the Central Government officially change the Schedule?
The Central Government must publish a notification in the Official Gazette to add or remove an enactment.
5. How many laws are currently specified in the Schedule?
There are exactly eight laws specified in the Schedule.
Test yourself
Q1.How many state enactments are listed in the Schedule of the Act?
Q2.Which section of the Act allows the Central Government to add to or omit laws from the Schedule?
Q3.What official publication is required to amend the Schedule under Section 4?
Q4.Which law is listed as the very first item in the Schedule?
Q5.What is the consequence of publishing a notification in the Official Gazette under Section 4?
Q6.Which section defines "armed police force" as any police force constituted by any of the enactments specified in the Schedule?