Part -V Extra Legislative & Parliamentary Affairs Department

Extra No. 14 © The Gujarat Government Gazette EXTRAORDINARY PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY Vol. LXVII ] FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026 / PHALGUNA 22, 1947 Separate paging is given to this part in order that it may be filed as a Separate Compilation. PART V Bills introduced in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly The Following Bill which was introduced on the 13th March, 2026 by Shri Imran Khedawala, M.L.A. is published under rule 127-A of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly Rules for general information. THE GUJARAT SENIOR CITIZEN PROTECTION FORCE BILL, 2026. GUJARAT BILL NO. 14 OF 2026. A BILL To provide for the establishment of the Gujarat Senior Citizens Protection Force for the protection of life, properties and interests of Senior Citizen in the State of Gujarat and for matters connected therewith. It is hereby enacted in the Seventy-seventh year of the Republic of India as follows :- 1. (1) This Act may be called the Gujarat Senior Citizens Protection Force Act, 2026. short title, extent and (2) It extends to the whole of the State of Gujarat. commencement. (3) It shall come into force at once. V- Ex.-14 14-114-2 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 13-03-2026 [ PART V Establishment 2. There shall be established in each taluka of the State of Gujarat, a special wing of police force to be of the Gujarat called the Gujarat Senior Citizen Protection Force (hereinafter referred to as “the force”), consisting Senior Citizen Protection of not less, than 25 persons headed by a police inspector or a sub-inspector, for the protection of life, Force. properties and interests of the Senior Citizen in the respective talukas. Functions of 3. The functions of the force shall be as under,- the force. (a) to give protection to the Senior Citizens in the event of an assault or attack on him and to protect his life and property and to render all necessary and prompt help in such event; (b) to become helpful to the Senior Citizens and their spouse and to render all assistance needed for the implementation of laws enacted for their benefit and welfare; (c) to discharge such other functions as may be prescribed. Power of 4. The force shall have powers to arrest or detain any person found or apprehended dangerous to the the force. life or properties of any Senior Citizen and to take suitable actions for the welfare of Senior Citizen. Advisory 5. There shall be formed by the state Government for each taluka to assist and advise the force an Committee. advisory committee consisting of seven members selected from amongst social workers, out of which two shall be women. STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS There are remarkable population of Senior Citizen in the State. To tackle problems of their safety & security it is considered necessary to establish the senior citizen protection force. This will hamper/ jeopardise the life, properties and interests of senior citizens. Hence the establishment of such force is a must and necessity. The Bill seeks to achieve the above objects. Dated the 10th February, 2026 IMRAN KHEDAWALA, Gandhinagar. M.L.A. FINANCIAL MEMORANDUM Clause 2 provides for the establishment of a Senior Citizen Protection force in each Taluka. This shall be from amongst the existing cadre of police officers. hence no additional expense is to be incurred. Dated the 10th February, 2026 IMRAN KHEDAWALA, Gandhinagar. M.L.A.PART V ] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 13-03-2026 14-3 MEMORANDUM REGARDING DELEGATED LEGISLATION The Bill involves delegation of legislative powers in the following respects:- Clause 3(c) empowers the State Government to prescribe functions of the Protection Force other than those prescribed in sub-clauses (a) and (b) of clause 3. The delegation of legislative powers as aforesaid is necessary and is of normal Character. Dated the 10th February, 2026 IMRAN KHEDAWALA, Gandhinagar. M.L.A. CHETAN PANDYA, Dated the 13th March, 2026 Secretary, Gandhinagar. Gujarat Legislative Assembly. ---------- Government Central Press, Gandhinagar.