Section 33. Organisation of Gram Raksha Dal

For general watch and ward and
for meeting emergent events like fire, flood, breac h of embankment,
collapse of bridge, outbreak of epidemic, to encoun ter burglary or dacoity
etc. or in order to perform such other duties that may be imposed by the
Government from time to time and for maintenance of public peace and
order, a Gram Raksha Dal shall be organised under a Dalpati, appointed in
the prescribed manner, for every Gram Panchayat and all able-bodied
persons of a village between the ages of 18 and 30 years shall be
members of the said Dal. The Government may make ru les for the
organisation, duty and utilisation of Gram Raksha Dal.