Section 60 of The Assam Rifles Act, 2006 in hindi
When on active duty, any enrolled person has been sentenced by an Assam Rifles Court to dismissal or to imprisonment whether combined with dismissal or not, the prescribed officer may direct that such person may be retained to serve in the ranks, and such service shall be reckoned as part of his term of imprisonment, if any.
Summary
- This rule lets authorities keep a convicted person serving in the ranks while they are on active duty.
- The time spent serving is counted as part of their term of imprisonment.
- It applies to enrolled persons who have been sentenced to dismissal or imprisonment.
- A designated officer holds the power to issue this retention direction.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Under Section 60 of The Assam Rifles Act, 2006, can a convicted person be forced to keep serving?
Yes, Section 60 of the 2006 Act says a prescribed officer can direct an enrolled person to be retained in the ranks while on active duty.
2. What happens to the prison sentence if a person is retained under Section 60 of the Assam Rifles legislation?
Under Section 60 of the Act, their service in the ranks will be reckoned as part of their term of imprisonment.
3. Does Section 60 of The Assam Rifles Act apply to someone who is not on active duty?
No, Section 60 of The Assam Rifles Act, 2006 specifically starts by stating it applies when the person is on active duty.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 60 of The Assam Rifles Act, 2006, what status must the enrolled person be in for this provision to apply?
Q2.Who has the authority to direct that a convicted person be retained to serve in the ranks under Section 60 of the Assam Rifles law?
Q3.How is the continued service treated for a person retained under Section 60 of The Assam Rifles Act, 2006?
Q4.What specific court sentences trigger the possibility of retention under Section 60 of The Assam Rifles Act, 2006?