Section 401: Officers not eligible for rewards

Q: What does Section 401 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) deal with?

Section 401 TMPM pertains to "Officers not eligible for rewards". It is part of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 401 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs officers not eligible for rewards. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 401 TMPM still in force?

Yes, Section 401 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 401 TMPM?

धारा 401 TMPM is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 401 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. Section 401 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs officers not eligible for rewards. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 401 TMPM?

Dhara 401 TMPM is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 401 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 401 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs officers not eligible for rewards. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 401 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016?

Cite as: "Section 401, The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Model Prison Manual, 2016, 2016, § 401 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Model Prison Manual, 2016

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 401

Officers not eligible for rewards

- Police officers of or above the rank of Deputy Superintendent, and Excise officers above the rank of Inspector are not eligible for rewards in Excise or NDPS cases.

Related Sections

§400

Rewards not be granted in petty cases

TMPM

§402

Period of appeal to be awaited

TMPM

§1

Short title and commencement

An application referred to in sub-rule (1), shall contain the following particulars, namely;

TMPM

§3

Import or transport of India Made Foreign Liquor forbidden without pass/permit

TMPM

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Table of Contents

The Model Prison Manual, 2016

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 401

Officers not eligible for rewards

- Police officers of or above the rank of Deputy Superintendent, and Excise officers above the rank of Inspector are not eligible for rewards in Excise or NDPS cases.