Central Act
The Railway Protection Force Act, 1957
An Act to provide for the constitution and regulation of an armed Force of the Union for the better protection and security of railway property, passenger area and passengers and for matters connected therewith.
| Act number | 23 of 1957 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1957-08-29 |
| In force from | 1959-09-10 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Railways |
| Sections | 24 |
| Schedules | 2 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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When did the The Railway Protection Force Act, 1957 come into force?
It came into force on 1959-09-10, having been enacted on 1957-08-29.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Railways.
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