Section 51: Minor punishments.

Q: What does Section 51 of The National Security Guard Act, 1986 (TNSGA) deal with?

Section 51 TNSGA pertains to "Minor punishments.". It is part of the The National Security Guard Act, 1986, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 51 of The National Security Guard Act, 1986 (TNSGA) prescribes minor punishments. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 51 TNSGA still in force?

Yes, Section 51 of the The National Security Guard Act, 1986 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 51 TNSGA?

धारा 51 TNSGA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 51 of the The National Security Guard Act, 1986. Section 51 of The National Security Guard Act, 1986 (TNSGA) prescribes minor punishments. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 51 TNSGA?

Dhara 51 TNSGA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 51 of the The National Security Guard Act, 1986. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 51 of The National Security Guard Act, 1986 (TNSGA) prescribes minor punishments. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 51 of The National Security Guard Act, 1986?

Cite as: "Section 51, The National Security Guard Act, 1986 (TNSGA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The National Security Guard Act, 1986, 1986, § 51 (India).

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(1) Subject to the provisions of section 52, a Commander of and above the rank of a Group Commander may, in the prescribed manner proceed against a person subject to this Act other than an officer or an Assistant Commander, who is charged with an offence under this Act and award such person, to the extent prescribed, one or more of the following punishments, that is to say,—

(2) If a group is being temporarily commanded by an officer of the rank of a Squadron Commander or a Team Commander, such officer shall have full powers of a Commander as specified in sub-section (1).

(3) Subject to the provisions of section 52, a Squadron Commander or a Team Commander commanding a squadron or a team or any detachment shall have the power to proceed against a person subject to this Act, other than an officer or an Assistant Commander, who is charged with an offence under this Act and award such person to the extent prescribed, one or more of the punishments specified in clauses (a) to (d) and (g) of sub-section (1) provided that the maximum limit of punishment awarded under each of the clauses (a), (b) and (c) shall not exceed fourteen days.