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The Railway Protection Force Act, 1957
Commercial Law Publishers
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About this book
The Railway Protection Force Act, 1957 (Act 23 of 1957) in bare text, without commentary, printed with the Railway Protection Force Rules, 1987 as amended in 2021. It sets out how the RPF is constituted and what its members may do.
At a glance
| Act | Act 23 of 1957, dated 29-8-1957 |
| Rules | RPF Rules, 1987, as amended vide GSR 500(E), dated 15-7-2021, w.e.f. 20-7-2021 |
| Format | Bare text, no commentary |
| Publisher | Commercial Law Publishers |
| Exam | All India Bar Examination (AIBE) |
What's inside
- Constitution and structure of the Railway Protection Force
- Powers, duties and responsibilities of RPF members
- Appointments, training and disciplinary matters
- Offences relating to railway property, and the penalties for them
- The Railway Protection Force Rules, 1987 as amended up to 2021
Who should buy this
- Railway security officials and administrators checking statutory compliance
- Advocates handling railway property and security cases
- AIBE aspirants and students of transport and security law
Publisher's description
Railway Protection Force Act, 1957
This edition of The Railway Protection Force Act, 1957 (Act 23 of 1957, dated 29-8-1957), updated with The Railway Protection Force Rules, 1987 (as amended vide GSR 500(E), dated 15-7-2021, w.e.f. 20-7-2021), serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students preparing for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), as well as professionals in law, railway administration, security services, and enforcement agencies.
The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for examination purposes and statutory referencing. It sets out the statutory framework for the constitution, organisation, powers, and functions of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), ensuring the protection of railway property and passenger security.
The content spans the full scope of the Act, including:
• Constitution and structure of the Railway Protection Force
• Powers, duties, and responsibilities of RPF members
• Provisions for appointments, training, and disciplinary matters
• Offences relating to railway property and penalties
• Allied Rules incorporated for practical enforcement:
– The Railway Protection Force Rules, 1987 (as amended up to 2021)
This edition is particularly suitable for:
• AIBE aspirants seeking a statutorily accurate and updated resource
• Law students and academicians studying transport and security laws
• Practising advocates handling railway property and security-related cases
• Railway security officials and administrators ensuring statutory compliance
• Policymakers and enforcement authorities in transport safety and security
Whether used in the exam hall, the courtroom, or in railway security operations, this updated text delivers the full legislative authority of The Railway Protection Force Act, 1957, as it applies in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Railway Protection Force Act, 1957?+
The Railway Protection Force Act, 1957 (Act 23 of 1957) in bare text, without commentary, printed with the Railway Protection Force Rules, 1987 as amended in 2021. It sets out how the RPF is constituted and what its members may do. At a glance Act Act 23 of 1957, dated 29-8-1957
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