Central Act
The Police-Forces (Restriction of Rights) Act, 1966
An Act to provide for the restriction of certain rights conferred by Part III of the Constitution in their application to the members of the Forces charged with the maintenance of public order so as to ensure the proper discharge of their duties and the maintenance of discipline among them.
| Act number | 33 of 1966 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1966-12-02 |
| In force from | 1966-12-03 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Department | Department of Internal Security |
| Sections | 6 |
| Schedules | 2 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Police-Forces (Restriction of Rights) Act, 1966 come into force?
It came into force on 1966-12-03, having been enacted on 1966-12-02.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Home Affairs (Department of Internal Security).
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