Penalty for not discharging duty by Protection Officer
Full Text
If any Protection Officer fails or refuses to discharge his duties as directed by the Magistrate in the protection order without any sufficient cause, he shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to twenty thousand rupees, or with both.
Plain English Summary
Prescribes a penalty of up to 1 year of imprisonment, a fine of up to ₹20,000, or both, for any Protection Officer who fails or refuses to discharge their duties without sufficient cause.
Key Legal Elements
- Applies to Protection Officers appointed under the Act.
- Triggered by failure or refusal to perform duties directed in a protection order.
- Requires absence of sufficient cause.
- Punishable by up to 1 year of imprisonment, a fine of up to ₹20,000, or both.
Punishment
Up to 1 year imprisonment, or fine up to ₹20,000, or both.
Practical Note
Ensures accountability of the Protection Officers. It acts as a check against administrative negligence or collusion of Protection Officers with the respondents.
हिंदी पाठ
यदि कोई संरक्षण अधिकारी मजिस्ट्रेट द्वारा संरक्षण आदेश में दिए गए निर्देशानुसार अपने कर्तव्यों का निर्वहन करने में बिना किसी पर्याप्त कारण के विफल रहता है या इनकार करता है, तो वह किसी एक अवधि के कारावास से, जो एक वर्ष तक बढ़ सकती है, या जुर्माने से, जो बीस हजार रुपये तक बढ़ सकता है, या दोनों से दंडित किया जाएगा।