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THE KERALA POLICE SERVICE AND THE KERALA POLICE SUBORDINATE SERVICE (UNIFORM) RULES, 1965

THE KERALA POLICE SERVICE AND THE KERALA POLICE SUBORDINATE SERVICE (UNIFORM) RULES, 1965

THE KERALA POLICE SERVICE AND THE KERALA POLICE SUBORDINATE SERVICE (UNIFORM) RULES, 1965

[1][THE KERALA POLICE SERVICE AND THE KERALA POLICE SUBORDINATE SERVICE (UNIFORM) RULES, 1965

PREAMBLE

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution of India, and all other powers hereunto enabling, and in supersession of all other rules on the subject in force, the Governor of Kerala hereby makes the following rules, namely:-

Rule - 1. Title and Commencement.

(a)      These rules may be called the Kerala Police Service and the Kerala Police Subordinate Service (Uniform) Rules, 1965.

(b)      They shall come into force at once.

Rule - 2. Extent.

They shall apply to the members of the Kerala Police Service and Kerala Police Subordinate Service as defined in the Service Rules applicable to these services.

Rule - 3. Specification of Uniform.

The Uniform to be worn by a member of a service shall, subject to the provisions of rule 5, be the same as specified in the schedule to these rules pertaining to the particular Service.

Rule - 4. Grant for or supply of Uniform.

Every member of the Service shall, on appointment thereto, be entitled to receive from the Government either such initial and recurring grants towards the cost and maintenance of uniform according to rates prescribed from time to time by Government or free issue of articles of uniform according to the scales prescribed in Schedule III A to these rules, and subject to such condition as may be provided in Police Standing Orders.

Rule - 5. Modifications in the working dress.

The State Government may from time to time make such modification in the working dress which a member of the Service may wear while engaged in work of an informal character as local circumstances may require.

Rule - 6. Interpretation.

If any question arises relating to the Interpretation of these rule it shall be referred to the State Government whose decision thereon shall be final.

Rule - 7. Clothing year.

1st April to 31st March.

 

SCHEDULE I

KERALA POLICE SERVICE

1. Review order.

When officers are not on mounted duty this shall consist of peak cap, jacket, whistle and lanyard, slacks of the same material as the jacket, brown ankle boots/shoes, Khaki shirts, blue tie, Khaki socks, Sam Browne belt and sword, medals, and decorations. When on mounted duty this consists of peak cap, jacket, whistle and lanyard, breeches, field boots, spurs, Khaki shirts, blue tie, Khaki socks, Sam Browne belt and sword, medals and decorations.

These shall be worn on all state ceremonies (e.g., public arrivals and departures of the President or the Governor, Presentation of Guards of Honor on such occasions) at Ceremonial Parades or whenever Full dress is ordered.

2. Working Dress.

This consists of peak cap, jacket, whistle and lanyard, slacks, shoes/ankle boots, Khaki socks, Khaki shirt, blue tie, cloth belt of the same materials as the jacket or Sam Browne belt when a revolver is carried and ribbons.

This shall be worn when meeting or escorting the President or the Governor, at Private arrivals and departures and on all other formal occasions when an Officer is on duty, except when he is required to wear Review Order.

Revolver shall be worn only when escorting.

3. Informal Working Dress.

This consists of peak cap or pith hat, shirt and Sam Brown belt or bush shirt with cloth belt, socks or stockings/shorts or slacks and shoes or ankle boots. It may be worn in Office, at inspections, conferences, meetings, on tours, for ordinary parades, while keeping the line of road clear for the President or Governor and for other occasions not of a formal character. When wearing shorts, ankle puttees and hose-tops and boots will be worn on parade. Stockings and shoes may be worn on other occasions.

When wearing informal working dress at the time of riots, dacoit operations and such other duties, embroidered badges of rank worked in dark blue silk thread, may be worn.

4. Articles of Uniform.

(1)     Head Dress.

(a)      Peak cap, Khaki gaberdine (whenever khaki is mentioned the shade will be spinners Vigan No. 1) 11.43 c.m. total depth diameter across the top 263.525 MM. for a cap fitting 552.45MM. in circumference the top to be 2.175 MM. larger or smaller in diameter for every, 6.35 MM. by which the cap may vary in size of head above or below the afore mentioned standard, e.g. for a cap 565.15 MM. in circumference, the diameter across the top to be 269.875 MM. and for a cap 533.4 MM in circumference, the diameter to be 254 MM. The sides to be made in four pieces and to be 53.975 MM. deep between the welts. Kerala Police Service pattern badges of silver metal to be worn in the centre of the band in front. The cap to be set up on a band of stiff leather or other material 44.450 MM. deep. Chin strap of brown leather 9.525 MM. wide buttoned on to two gorget buttons of the Kerala Police Service pattern placed immediately behind the corners of the peak.

(b)      Pith Hat. (For use with informal working dress on ordinary parades, and at other informal occasions when so desired).

Army khaki tent club pattern, with a pagri of six folds of khaki with dark blue flash, a quarter of an inch wide at the top between the helmet, and the pagri, the whole when tied not to exceed 76.200 MM. in width. No metal fittings. Brown leather strap 9.525 MM. wide.

(2)     Jacket-Khaki drill single breasted, cut as lounge coat to the waist very loose at the chest and shoulders but fitted at waist, military skirt to bottom edge. A silver plated hook on each side at the waist. Length as in ordinary civilian lounge coat, i.e. to cover the seat. Collar to be cut as in an ordinary civilian lounge coat. Two crosspatch breast pockets above, 165.100 MM. wide and 190.500 MM. deep to the top of the flap, with a 57.150 MM. box pleat in the centre fastened at the top with a small Kerala Police Service pattern button, flap, with button hole to cover pockets 57.150 MM. deep and 160.100 MM. wide. Two expanding pockets below the waist (peats at the sides) 234.950 MM. wide at the top 266.700 MM. at the bottom, 203.200 MM. deep to the top of the pocket, fastened at the top with small Kerala Police Service pattern button; flap, with button hole, to cover pockets, 88.900 MM. deep and 273.050 Mm. wide, the top of the pocket can be expanded at the top also if necessary. Four medium Kerala Police Service patterns buttons down the front. The buttons should be so fixed that the bottom-most button covers the navel and the top-most button fixed one-third distance between the navel and the position of the tie-knot. Ponted cuffs, 127 MM. high at the point and 63.5 MM. behind. Shoulder straps of the same materials as the garment fastened with a small Kerala Police Service pattern button. The jacket to be worn with a soft or semi-stiff collar and shirt and dark blue sailor-knot tie.

(3)     Bush shirt - Infantry pattern of khaki drill. Cellular or twill with khaki bone buttons.

(4)     Shirt - Khaki cellular or twill with two breast pockets of the jacket pattern, with khaki bone buttons.

(5)     Fersey - Khaki woollen with two buttons in front.

(6)     P.T. Vests - White cotton or Woollen with half sleeves.

(7)     Trousers - Khaki drill to match jacket, without turn-ups and shaped from instep to heels, the bottom to measure 457.200 MM. to 482.600 MM.

(8)     Shorts-Khaki dirll with two cloth extended straps and side buckles, waist band 57.150 Mm in width.

(9)     Breeches - (For mounted duty only) Khaki Cotton cord.

(10)   Puttees ankle - Khaki Woollen of the Foxes spiral pattern.

(11)   Hose Tops - Khaki Woollen.

(12)   Stockings - Khaki Woollen.

(13)   Socks - Cotton or Woollen or mercerized Grey worsted.

(14)   Boots ankle - Ankle, plain brown leather with Plain toe caps and nine pairs of eye-lets.

(15)   Shoes - Plain brown leather Derby shoes with plain toe caps with five pairs of eye-lets.

(16)   Spurs - (For mounted duty only). Light hunting with brown leather straps and shields and brown leather understraps.

(17)   Belt - Sam Browne of army regulation pattern but with silver mountings. Cloth belt of the same materials as the Jacket with silver mountings may be worn with the working dress when revolver is not carried.

A second shoulder strap for the Sam Browne belt may be worn when the revolver is carried on the right side.

(18)   Revolver - A revolver or, at the option of the Officer, automatic pistol, with brown holster and ammunition pouch of leather. The revolver or automatic pistol and ammunition pouch shall not be worn with review order unless specific orders to that effect are issued.

(19)   Sword - Infantry pattern with half basket hit in transparent metal and device 'K.P.S.' and State emblem.

(20)   Sword knot - Brown leather with acorn.

(21)   Scabbard - Brown leather, infantry pattern.

(22)   Whistle - Of the Police Pattern, to be worn attached to a dark blue round plated lanyard and carried in left breast Pocket.

(23)   Overcoat - (Optional) - Khaki drab mixture cloth milled and Water-proof double-breasted, to reach to the point of the knee. 457.00 MM to 508 MM slip at the back with small saddle flap. Turn down collar 63.5 MM deep, with lapel and step, fastening with one hook and eye, four large buttons on each side, three to button and one under turn, Two button pockets with flap, one inside breast pocket at each side. Sword slit at left side, loose turn back cuffs of single material, 114.300 MM deep shoulder straps of the same material as the garmet fastened with small buttons. Badges of rank and buttons in silver metal. The collar to be provided with a cloth tape to bottom across the opening at the throat when required. The coat to be lined with drab flannel. The cloth will be that specified for the State in which the Officer is serving.

(24)   Gloves (Optional) - The regulations pattern.

(25)   Badges of rank -

(a)      Officers holding Senior duty posts (eg. Commandant, Malabar Special Police, Commandant, Special Armed Police Battalion, and other senior duty posts borne on the State I.P.S. Cadre) - State emblem.

(b)      Deputy Superintendents of Police in charge of Sub Division or held in other post certified to be of equivalent status, or of five years service and above - 3 stars.

(c)      Deputy Superintendent of Police with less than five years service but not less than two years service, and

(i)       not in charge of Sub Division, nor

(ii)      holding posts of equivalent ranks referred to in (b) above - 2 starts.

(d)      Deputy Superintendents of Police with less than two years service-1 star

(e)      All members of the service shall wear a silver departmental badge 'K. P. S.' 12.7 MM block letters at the base of the shoulder strap. Length of service for the purpose of this rule shall be the length of service rendered in the Kerala Police Service.

(f)       Specification of Badges of rank - silver metal. The State emblem to be 29.369 MM by 19.05 MM. The stars to be of the 'Star of India' (Five pointed) pattern and 25.4 MM broad.

(g)      Device for use on badges and buttons. The Kerala Police Service device for use in badges and of buttons shall be as shown below:-

Note:- Badges for cap 41.275 MM. in height. Buttons convex, die struck and embossed.

Large

 40 lines

Medium

 30 lines

Small

 24 lines

Gorget

 20 lines

(h)     Pattern of 'K. P. S.' shoulder Badge.

The 'K. P. S.' shoulder Badge shall be of the following pattern.

 

SCHEDULE II

KERALA POLICE SERVICE

(i) Inspectors and Officers of Corresponding Rank.

The different orders of dress namely review order, working dress and informed working dress will be as provided in Paras 1, 2 and 3 of Schedule-I, limited to the articles of uniform mentioned below:-

Articles of uniform

(1)     Head Dress -

(a)      Peak Cap. Of the pattern specified in item 1 (a) Para 4, Schedule I, substituting 'Kerala Police' pattern in the place of 'Kerala Police Service' pattern in cap badge and gorget buttons.

Note:- Officers in Malabar Special Police Battalion and special Armed Police Battalion may wear also slouch hats as prescribed in item 36 schedule IIIA.

(b)      Pith Hat - Of the pattern specified in item 1 (b) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(2)     Jacket- Of the pattern specified in item (2) para 4, Schedule I, Khaki tie will be worn instead of blue tie. Also instead of 'Kerala Police Service' pattern buttons 'Kerala Police' pattern buttons will be used.

(3)     Bush Shirt - Of the pattern prescribed in item (3) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(4)     Shirt- Of the pattern prescribed in item (4) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(5)     Jersey- Of the pattern prescribed in item (5), Para 4, Schedule-I.

(6)     P. T. Vests - (Baniyans) of the pattern prescribed in item (6), para 4, Schedule-I.

(7)     Trousers- Of the pattern prescribed in item (7), Para 4, Schedule-I.

(8)     Shorts- Of the pattern prescribed in item (8) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(9)     Puttees ankle- Of the pattern prescribed in item (10) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(10)   Hosetops- Of the pattern prescribed in item (11) Para 4, Schedule-I

(11)   Stockings- Of the pattern prescribed in item (12) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(12)   Socks- Of the pattern prescribed in item (13) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(13)   Boots ankle- Of the pattern prescribed in item (14) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(14)   Shoes- Of the pattern prescribed in item (15) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(15)   Belt- Of the pattern prescribed in item (17) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(16)   Revolver - A revolver or at the option of the Officer, automatic pistol, with brown holster and ammunition pouch of lether (to be worn when ordered, or required).

(17)   Sword- Of the pattern prescribed in item (19) Para 4, Schedule-I. But 'K. P.' device will be substituted for the 'K. P. S.' device.

(18)   Sword Knot- Sword Of the pattern prescribed in item (20) Para 4, Schedule- 1.

(19)   Scabbard- Sword Of the pattern prescribed in item (21) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(20)   Whistle- Of the pattern prescribed in item (22) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(21)   Overcoat- Of the pattern prescribed in item (23) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(22)   Gloves- (Optional) - Of the pattern prescribed in item (24) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(23)   Badges of rank -

(a)      Stars made of Silver metal 'Star of India' (five pointed) pattern and 25.4 MM broad, three to be worn on each shoulder. A ribbon 12.7 MM. in width, half red and half dark blue, horizontally divided, red color being nearer to the Stars, to be worn on each shoulder strap 25.4 MM. above its base.

(b)      A silver departmental badge 'K.P.' in 12.7 MM. block letters at the base of each shoulder strap. Officers of the Malabar Special Police and Special Armed Police Battalion will wear instead of 'K.P' the letters 'M.S.P.' and 'S.A.P.' respectively.

(c)      Device for use on badges and buttons - The Kerala Police Service for use in badge and buttons shall be as shown below: -

EMPLEM

Note:- Badges for cap 41.275 MM. in height buttons convex, die - struck and embossed.

Large

40 lines

Medium

30 lines

Small

24 lines

Gorget

20 lines

(d)      Pattern of 'K.P.' shoulder Badge shall be of the following Pattern:

 

SCHEDULE III

KERALA POLICE SUBORDINATE SERVICE

1. Sub Inspectors- Palatoon Commanders and Jemadars of the Malabar Special Police and Special Armed Police Battalion.

The different orders of dress namely review order, working dress and in formal working dress will be as provided in Para 1, 2 and 3 of Schedule-I limited to the articles mentioned below:-

Articles of uniform

(1)     Headdress-

(a)      Forage Cap-Of the pattern prescribed in item (1) (a) Para 4, Schedule-I.

Note:- Officers in M.S.P. Battalion and S.A.P. Battalion may wear also slouch hats as prescribed in item 36 Schedule IIIA.

(b)      Pith Hat- Of the pattern prescribed in item (1) (b) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(2)     Jacket- Khaki drill, shut coats, turn down collar fastioned with two hooks and eyes, buttoning down the front with five medium size regulation buttons. Two cross-patch breast-pocket with flaps and with 50.8 MM. box pleat in the centre and two expending pockets below the waist with flaps. Each flap and pocket to be fastened with a small 'K.P.' pattern button: shoulder strap in a similar material.

(3)     Shirts- Of the pattern prescribed in item (4) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(4)     Jersey- Of the pattern prescribed in item (5) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(5)     P. T. Vests- Of the pattern prescribed in item (6) Para 4, Schedule-I. (Issue limited to those entitled to it under Schedule IIIA)

(6)     Trousers- Of the pattern prescribed in item (7), Para 4, Schedule-I. (Use limited to those entitled to it under Schedule III A)

(7)     Shorts- Of the pattern prescribed in item (8) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(8)     Puttees ankle - Khaki Woollen.

(9)     Hose tops- Of the pattern prescribed in item (11) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(10)   Stockings- Of the pattern prescribed in item (12) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(11)   Socks- Of the pattern prescribed in item (13) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(12)   Boots ankle- Of the pattern prescribed in item (14) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(13)   Shoes- Of the pattern prescribed in item (15) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(14)   Belt- Of the pattern prescribed in item (17) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(15)   Revolver- A revolver, with brown holster and ammunition pouch of leather (to be worn when ordered or required)

(16)   Sword- Of the pattern prescribed in item (19) Para 4, Schedule-I. But the 'K.P.' device will be substituted for the 'K.P.S.'

(17)   Sword Knot- Of the pattern prescribed in item (20) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(18)   Scabbard- Of the pattern prescribed in item (21) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(19)   Whistle- Of the pattern prescribed in item (22) Para 4, Schedule-I.

(20)   Overcoat (Optional)- Of the pattern prescribed in item (23) Para 4. Schedule-I.

(21)   Gloves (Optional) - Of the pattern prescribed in item (24), Para 4, Schedule-I.

(22)   Badges of rank- Of the pattern prescribed in item (23) Para 1, Schedule-II substituting two stars, the Stars to be worn on each shoulder.

2. Jemadars in District Armed Reserve.

Articles of Uniform shall be of the pattern prescribed for Jamadars in Malabar Special Police and Special Armed police Battalion, and limited to the provisions in Schedule III (A), with the difference that the badges of rank shall consist of one Star to be worn on each shoulder instead of two Stars.

3. Head Constables other than those in the Armed Police and Traffic Units.

(1)     Head dress- Turban Khaki drill, covered over paper shapes, with red kulla, Silver lace 6.350 MM. wide with red silk edges at the top and bottom, green lappet with blue fringe on the left side and silver lace in the middle 38.1. MM in breadth with 6.35 MM lace at the top and bottom. The State Emblem (Asoka Emblem) in transparent metal, 29.369 MM by 19.05 MM shall be worn in the centre of the turban in front.

(2)     Shirt- Cellular Khaki or Khaki twill with open tennis collar and half sleeves. The shirt is open fully at the front with a pleat 44.45 MM. in width running from neck to bottom edge fastened with 3 medium regulation pattern brass buttons, the middle button being in line with the breast pocket button and the top and bottom buttons fixed at a distance of three inches from the middle button, two plain breast pockets 139.7 MM x 127 MM with flaps 57.15 MM. deep with bottom comer cross cut and fixed by two regulation pattern medium buttons, the left pocket being provided with an opening 25.4 MM. wide at the upper edge of the flap nearest the front pleat for insertion of the whistle. The shoulder straps of the same materials 57.15 MM. broad at the bottom tapering upwards to 25.4 MM. at the top to be fitted with one regulation pattern medium button and the rounded off. Shoulder to be of normal size and back plain without pleat.

(3)     Jersey - Of the pattern prescribed in item (5) Para 4 Schedule-I (limited to those entitled to it under Schedule III A)

(4)     P.T. Vests (Baniyans)- Of the pattern prescribed in item (b) para 4, Schedule I (Limited to there, entitled to it under schedule III A

(5)     Shorts - Khaki drill with waist band 76.2 MM. width, double pocket and three side loops with horn buttons for the belts I loop each on either side and the third at the back to be fitted with two small buckles in front and provided with four pleats at the back, starting from the bottom of the waist band, two on either side of the back loop.

(6)     Puttees ankle - Khaki. Woollen, Long puttees will be used when boots are not worn.

(7)     Hose Tops - Of the pattern prescribed in item (11) Para 4 Schedule I.

(8)     Socks- Of the pattern prescribed in item (13), Para 4, Schedule I.

(9)     Boots ankle,- Black leather ammunition.

(10)   Belt- Sash red with transparent metal buckle having design of Asoka Emblem and inscription 'Kerala Police'.

(11)   Arms- Rifle, musket, bayonet or sten gun according to issue.

(12)   Whistle- Police pattern with brass chain and hook, worn with the chain passing through the second button hole hooked at the first button hole from the top.

(13)   Water- proof Coat and hood. Water proof Rain Coat with full sleeves, collar and hood, five buttons in front belt waist of the same material with 50.8 MM. buckle and two pockets with flaps on either side just below waist.

(14)   Haversack - Water-proof with sling (limited to these entitled to it under Schedule III A.)

(15)   Badges of rank,-

(a) The following badges of Ranks will be worn:

Head Constable with less than 10 years service as such.

Three transparent stripes.

Head Constables with 10 years service as such or more

White stripes with Asoka Emblem

(b) A brass shoulder plate with 12.7 MM. letter 'K.P.' shall be worn at the base of each shoulder strap.

(c) Buttons shall be of the design prescribed in item 23 (c) of Para 1 of the Schedule.

4. Constables other than those in the Armed Police and Traffic Unit.

(1)     Head Dress- Turban Khaki drill covered over paper shapes with red kulla, Green lappet with blue fringes on the left side on which brass number plate of the individual will be affixed. The State Emblem (Asoka Emblem) in brass 29.369 MM. by 19.05 MM. will be worn in the centre of the turban in front.

(2)     Belt - Brown leather with brass mountings and 'S' hook.

Other items as mentioned for Head Constables in para 4 above excluding chevrons mentioned in item (15).

5. Havildar Major Quarter Master Havildars, other Havildars and Section Commanders in the Armed Police.

(1)     Head Dress- Gurkha felt hat or khaki quilted slouch hat with the brim on the left side folded up and fastened to the dome. 'Flashes' of size and color, as may be specified in Standing Orders for each unit, shall be worn at the centre of the outer side of the folded brim of the hat.

A silver lace 12.7 MM. width with red silk edges at the top and bottom to be attached round the dome, at its bottom. The State Emblem (Asoka Emblem) in transparent metal 29.369 MM. by 19.05 MM., shall be worn in the centre of the hat in front.

(2)     Shirt- Of the pattern prescribed in para 4 (2) Schedule II.

(3)     Jersey - Of the pattern prescribed in item (5) para 4 Schedule I (Limited to those entitled to it under Schedule III A.)

(4)     P.T. Vests (Baniyans) - Of the pattern prescribed in item (6) para 4 Schedule I.

(5)     Trousers - Of the pattern prescribed in item (7) para 4 Schedule I (Issues limited to those entitled to it under Schedule IIIA.)

(6)     Shorts - Of the pattern prescribed in item (8) para 4 Schedule I.

(7)     Puttees ankle - Khaki Woollen.

(8)     Hose Tops - Of the pattern prescribed in item (11) para 4 Schedule I.

(9)     Socks - Of the pattern prescribed in item (13), para 4 Schedule I.

(10)   Boots ankle - Black leather ammunition.

(11)   Belt -

(a)      Sash green with transparent metal buckle having design of Asoka Emblem and inscription 'Kerala Police'. This will be worn for special and ceremonial occasions except by members of the Service belonging to the Malabar Special Police and Special Armed police Battalion. Members of the Malabar Special Police and the Special Armed Police Battalion will wear instead of a sash belt a sash made of worsted red serge over and across the right shoulder on special and ceremonial occasions.

(b)      Brown leather with brass mountings and 'S' hook for use when sash belts are not worn.

(12)   Arms - Rifles, musket, Bayonet or Sten gun according to issue.

(13)   Whistle - Police pattern with brass chain and hook worn with the chain passing through the second button hole and hooked at the first button hole from the top.

(14)   Water - proof coat and hood Of :- the pattern prescribed in item (13) para 3 of this Schedule.

(15)   Haversack - Water-proof with sling (limited to those entitled to it under schedule III A).

(16)   Badges of Rank

Havildars including Quarter master Havildars with less than 10 years service as much.

Silver lace triple.

Havildars including Quarter master Havildars having ten years service as such or more.

Silver lace triple with Asoka Emblem

Company Havildar Major.

Asoka Emblem only.

All Havildars will wear shoulder plates with letter MSP. and S.A.P. according to the Armed Unit to which they belong.

6. Constables including Naiks and Lance Naiks in the Armed Police.

(1)     Head Dress - Of the pattern prescribed in item (1) Para 5, of this Schedule, with the difference that no silver lace shall be attached round the dome of the hat, and that the State Emblem to be worn in front of the hat shall be brass instead of in transparent metal.

(2)     Other items - Other items shall be as prescribed in para 5 of this Schedule with the following exceptions:-

(a)      The following badges of rank along shall be worn:- Naiks - Chevron silver lace double.

Lance Naiks - Chevron silver lace single.

The chevrons will be worn on both sleeves of the shirt below the shoulder.

(b)      Whistles shall be issued only for Naiks, Lance Naiks and sentries at the rate of one per sentry post.

7. Head Constables of the Traffic Unit.

(1)     Head Dress - Khaki pith hat. The State Emblem in transparent metal 29.369 MM. by 19.05 MM. shall be worn at the centre of the hat in front.

(2)     Other items as prescribed in para 3 of this Schedule.

8. Constables of the Traffic Unit.

(1)     Head Dress - Of the pattern prescribed in item 1 Para 7 of the Schedule with a difference that the State Emblem shall be in brass instead of in transparent metal.

(2)     Kurta - Made of transparent drill. To be used by Constables on traffic point duty. Other items as prescribed in para 4 of this Schedule.

9. Special Items of Uniform.

(1)     Web equipment and water bottle-will be issued according to the scales prescribed in Schedule III A.

(2)     Proficiency badges-Proficiency Badges will be issued according to details specified in Schedule III A.

(3)     Number Plates- Number plates will be issued to Constables including Lance Naiks and Naiks showing their General Number proceeded by the following Unit distinguishing letters.

T.

Trivandrum District.

Q.

Quilon District.

A.

Alleppey District.

K.

Kottayam District.

E.

Ernakulam District.

R.

Trichur District.

P.

Palghat District.

D.

Kozhikode District.

C.

Cannanore District.

RL.

Railway.

X.

Anti-Corruption Branch.

CR.

Crime Branch.

SB.

Special Branch.

H.

Police Radio Unit.

B.

Police Training College & Central Recruits School.

10. Special Uniform for Bandsmen.

(1)     Head Dress-Folding type cap (F.S. Pattern) Blue serge with red serge top, 63.5 mm. breadth in the centre and red piping on the edges of the flaps of the cap. Flaps fastened to the sides and two small buttons (Police pattern) placed in the lower fold in front of the cap 25.4 MM. apart and a brass State (Asoka) Emblem for Constables and transparent metal State (Asoka) Emblem for Head Constable worn on the left side 76.2 MM. above the button edge and 63.5 MM. from the front buttons.

(2)     Jacket:- White satin drill with red serge stand up collar, fastened with two hooks and eyes. Two cross patch breast pockets 127 MM. wide and 139 MM. deep with red piping and with 38.1 MM. bloc pleat in the centre. Flap with 3 points. 50.8 MM. deep and 127 MM. wide to cover pockets with red piping, fastened with a small button (Police pattern) in the centre. The points on either side of the flap to be fastened to the pocket with press buttons - Five big buttons (Police Pattern) to be worn in front, first button below the collar and the other four 76.2 MM apart downwards. Shoulder straps of the same cloth with red piping fastened with two small buttons (Police pattern) on either side. Two crescent shaped shoulder wings each 25.4 MM. long and 88.9 MM. broad in the centre, with red piping all round the edge. The inner edge of the wing is covered with a small crescent shaped red cloth 88.9 MM. long and 25.4 MM. wide in the centre. Five cones in red cloth with bases on top of the small crescent and pointed ends towards the broad edge of the wing. A loop on the inner edge of the wing on the lower side. 76.2 MM long and 6.35 MM wide in transparent cloth is stitched to insert the shoulder straps. Two press buttons stitched on to the extreme ends to fix the wings in line with shoulder seams.

(3)     Trousers - Darks blue serge with two side pockets without turn up and shaped from instep to heels the bottom to measure 457.2 MM to 482.6 MM. piping in red serge 38.1 MM. broad down the seam on either side.

(4)     Belt - White leather belt 50.8 MM., broad with red piping on both sides, fastened with buckles in front.

(5)     Arm badges. For all men, silver or nickel plated of approved pattern mounted on back ground of red serge worn on the right sleeves 88.9 MM below the shoulder seam.

(6)     Dress cord - Fine quality woollen single color (Gold) with tassels of approved Army Pattern for drummers, pipers and buglers.

(7)     Card pouches - (For Brass Band except for drummers) 190.5 MM. x 139.7 MM. with two loops on the back 63.5 MM. wide to fix on waste belt in black leather with police emblem in the centre of the flap covering the pouch.

(8)     Leopard skin - Approved Army pattern, for Brass drummers.

(9)     Drum Major's Sash - Approved army pattern Embroided with departmental title and crest for Drum Major.

(10)   Gloves - White leather, approved army pattern for drummers.

(11)   Gauntlet - White leather-approved Army pattern for Drum Major.

(12)   Boots - Superior quality black.

(13)   Shoulder Badges - Same as for personnel of corresponding rank in the unit.

11. Special Uniform for Orchestra.

(1)     Head Dress - Folding type cap (F.S. pattern) Blue Serge - flaps fastened on either side with two gorget buttons of Kerala Police pattern placed approximately 101.6 MM above the bottom edge and 101.6 MM from the front with brass State (Asoka) Emblem for constables and Silver State (Asoka) Emblem for Head Constables worn in front of the cap.

(2)     Jacket - White drill, Bush shirt pattern with half sleeves (sleeves reaching down to elbow joint) and two cross patch breast pockets 127 MM and wide and 127 MM deep to the top of the flaps with 38.1 MM Box pleat in the centre, fastened at the top with a small Kerala Police pattern button, flap with button holes to cover pockets 50.8 MM deep and 127 MM wide, the points of the flaps at the bottom on either side to be fastened to the pocket with press buttons. Three medium Kerala Police pattern buttons down the front, the top button being placed 101.6 MM below the top edge of the collar and the bottom button level with the navel, the middle button will be placed equidistant from the top and bottoms. Shoulder strap as the same material as the garment fastened with a small Kerala Police pattern button of the top of each shoulder strap. Piping of blue drill along edges of collar, 3 sides of pockets, edges of the pocket flaps except at the top, edges of the shoulder strap except at the bottom and on both sides of the upper front pleat of the Shirt.

(3)     Trousers - White drill, without turn ups and shaped from instep to heels the bottom to measure 457.2 MM to 482.6 MM; piping in blue drill 38.1 MM broad down the seam on wither side.

(4)     Belt - White leather 50.8 MM broad fastened with brass plate buckle 63.5 MM by 88.9 MM in front and adjustable rectangular brass buckle with one needle.

(5)     White Canvas shoes - Orchestra specification.

(6)     Shoulder Badges - Same as for personnel of corresponding rank in the unit.

12. Special Uniform for Women Police.

(a)      Informal Working dress.

(1)     Blouse: Blue material, closed round neck, tight fitting sleeves reaching to 25.4 MM above the elbow joint, Shoulder straps of the same material fastened with press buttons.

(2)     Saree - White saree 5.486 Metres length with blue border 38.1 MM broad.

(3)     Socks - Black cotton or woollen.

(4)     Shoes - Black Derby cut, single sole with oxford toe heels 38.1 MM and with four pairs of eye-lets.

(5)     Shoulder Badges - Same as for constabulary.

(b)      Formal Working Dress.

(1)     Head Dress - Folding type cap (F.S. Pattern) khaki drill flaps fastened on either side with two gorget buttons of Kerala Police pattern placed approximately 101.6 MM above the button edge and 101.6MM from the front with State (Asoka) emblem in brass for Constables and in transparent metal for Head Constables worn in front of the cap.

(2)     Shirt bush khaki - Infantry pattern, Cellular full sleeves with regulation pattern brass buttons (four medium in front and six small for pockets and shoulder flaps). Cloth belt of the same material with brass two point buckle.

(3)     Trouser - Khaki drill without turn up and shaped from instep to heels-the bottom to measure 457.2 MM to 482.6 MM.

(4)     Socks - as in (a) above

(5)     Shoes - as in (a) above

(6)     Shoulder badges - the same as for the Constabulary.

13. Uniform for Boat Crew

For Drivers:

2 Khaki Shirts

 

2 Khaki Trousers

Annually

1 Forage cap

 

1 Rain coat with hood

Triennially

1 Jersey woollen

Quardrennially

For Syrangs and Lascars:

2 Khaki Shirts

 

2 Khaki Shorts

Annually

1 Boat man cap

 

1 Rain Coat with hood

Triennially

1 Jersy Woollen

Quardrennially

14. Uniform for M.S.P. Bandsmen

(1)     Head Dress - Rifles green Barret cap with red pompon Battalion crops 'Yudhi-Vikrama' of transparent metal fastened in front just below the pomp and above the left eye. Peak cap of Rifle green serge with red felt band Band for Band Master. Chinstrap of black patent leather 9.525 MM wide, buttoned on two gorget black buttons placed immediately below the comers of the peak battalion crest 'Yudhi-Vikrama' to be fastened in front at the centre of the band.

(2)     Jacket - Yellow satin drill with single stand up collar with double flap, not to allow the buttons to be sent out when closed for all except for Band Master. Chest decoration wider at the upper end and gradually narrowed down to the lower end, generally it will be 255.6 MM wide at chest and 152.4 MM at the lower end, of Rifle green serge, rectangular shape with five pipings (cross ways) or golden yellow sild each 9.525 MM wide, running parallel to one another. Three M.S.P. Buttons, large size, fastened to each piping, one on either side and one in the centre.

Decoration to be press buttoned on the Jacket, on both sides, and fastened two large buttons on either side of the shoulder near the neck. Shoulder straps of Rifle green serge with piping of golden yellow silk, all round and golden yellow tassels. A tape of 50.8 MM wide to run under the strap to fasten at through loops of yellow satin drill, stitched on to the lower and shoulders of the Jacket. The upper ends of the strap, to be fastened or to a large M.S.P. button, stitched on to the Jacket on either side, near the neck. The strap to be wider and thicker at the lower end 76.2 MM wide and 9.25 MM thick at the lower end 38.1 MM wide and the thickness of the cloth only at the upper end. Military pattern sline of Rifle green serge with double piping of golden yellow silk around lower and upper ends. 5 Medium size M.S.P. Buttons of transparent Metal to be fastened, touching one another from the lower and towards the upper and in the centre of the cuffs.

(3)     Trousers - Rifle green serge with turn ups and shaped from in step to heels at the bottom to measure 457.2 MM to 482.6 MM Double piping of golden yellow silk 9.825 MM wide down to the seam on either side.

(4)     Belt - White Buff leather belt 50.8 MM broad, fastened with brass plate buckles, 63.5 MM x 88.9 MM in front with Battalion crest of transparent metal in the centre of the plate and adjustable rectangular brass buckles with one needle.

(5)     Arm Badge - Silver plated, approved pattern mounted on back ground of rifle green serge, worn on the right sleeves 88.9 MM below the shoulder seam as specified below:-

(6)     Dress cord - Fine quality sild of golden yellow color with tassels of approved army pattern.

(7)     Tiger Skin - Skin mounted with artificial eyes and lining complete for Brass Drummer only.

(8)     Sashes - Sashes of approved army pattern embroidered with departmental title and crest for Drum Major.

(9)     Gloves - White leather approved army pattern for Band Master.

(10)   Cord Pouches - With two loops on the back.

190.5 MM x 139.7 MM with two loops on the back 63.5 MM wide to fix on waist belt, in black leather with battalion crest of the flap covering pouch.

(11)   Gauntlet - White leather, approved army pattern for Drum Major.

(12)   Tassels-Rifle green and Golden yellow silk for Band Master.

(13)   Band Master's Batten-Mounted with silver handle for Band Master.

(14)   Peak cap-peak Cap of rifle green serge with red belt band for Band Master.

(15)   White tunic coat - With straps and sleeves, cuffs and epaulets of golden silk for Band master.

(16)   Spats-White canvas standard size with leather straps and 7 buttons.

15. Uniform for Jemadar of Women Police.

(a)      Informal working Dress.

(1)     Blouse. Blue material suitable collar and pleat tight fitting sleeves reaching to 2.5 C.Ms. above the elbow joint, stiff detachable shoulder

straps made of transparent material with blue piping on the edges. The Saree end will be neatly folded and tucked in under the left shoulder strap.

(2)     Saree-White saree 5.5 metres length with blue border 4 C.Ms. broad.

(3)     Socks-Black cotton or woollen.

(4)     Shoes-Black Derby cut single sole with oxford toe, heels 3.8 C.Ms. and with four pairs of eyelets.

(5)     Shoulder badge-K.P. shoulder badges and one star on each shoulder.

(b)      Formal working dress.

(1)     Head dress-Forage cap of the pattern prescribed in item 1 (a) para 4 Schedule I.

(2)     Bush shirt-Infantry pattern of Khaki drill Cellular or twill with Khaki bone button as in item No.3 para 4 Schedule 1-4.

(3)     Trousers Khaki-Drill without turn up and shaped from in step to heels the bottom to measure 46 C.Ms. to 48 C.Ms. as in item 7-Para 4 Schedule-I.

(4)     Shoes-as in (a) above.

(5)     Socks-as in (a) above.

(6)     Badges of rank-as in (a) above.

(7)     Belt -     (a) Cloth belt when revolver is not carried. When revolver is carried or when on parade brown leather belt with brass mountings and 'S' hook pattern prescribed in item 11 (b) Para 5 Schedule III.

 

SCHEDULE III A

ALLOCATION LIST OF ARTICLES OF CLOTHING AND ACCOUTREMENTS

Item

Nos.

Period of Supply

To whom issued

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

1. Badges

(a) Cap.

(i) 'K.P' in laurel wreath with Asoka emblem at the top

1

5 years

Reserve Inspectors and Reserve Sub Inspectors Company Comanders, Quarter Masters, Platoon Commanders, Jemadars (M.S.P., SAP. and A.R) including Jemadar of Women Police.

(ii) Asoka emblem

1

-do-

Head Constables/Havildar Majors/ Quarter Master Havildars/Other Havildars/Section Commanders.

(iii) Asoka emblem Bradd

1

-do-

Constables including Naiks and Lance Naiks.

(iv) Asoka Emblem Brass with inscription 'Kerala Police' at the bottom

1

-do-

Police Drivers

 

 

 

 

(b) Good shooting

1

2 years

Head Constables/ Havildar Major/ Quarter Master Havildars/ Other Havildars/Section Commanders and Police Constables entitled to these badges on green background for men in A.R.M.S.P. and S.A.P. and on red background to the rest.

(i) Rifles, Star and Cross Rifles

1

5 years

Best Rifle shot amongst Class II Officers of M.S.P. and S.A.P Subordinate Service in each Company

(ii) Light Automatic Star and L.M.G. in wreath

1

-do-

Best first class Gunner in the in wreath Battalion (M.S.P. or S.A.P.)

(iii) L.M.G. in wreath

1

-do-

All first class Gunners.

(c) Miscellaneous

 

(i) Grossed pincers and hammer

1

-do-

To armourers who have qualified at a recognized Training Institution for armourers.

(ii) Bugle with cord

1

3 years

Buglers who qualify in the Annual bugle Tests (M.S.P., S.A.P. and Dist. A.R.)

(iii) P.T. Instructors

1

3 years

Class II Officers, M.S.P. and S.A.P. Subordinate, Service, who qualify at the Army School of Physical Training, Poona.

(iv) Signalling

1

1

2 years

-do-

Class II Officers of M.S.P. and S.A.P.

Subordinate Service who qualify at a recognised Signal School.

(v) Saint John Ambulance Association

1

-do-

Havildar Majors/Quarter Master Havildars/Other Havildars/section Commanders/Head Constables and Police Constables qualified in First Aid.

(d) Shoulder Badges

(i) K. P. Block letters (transparent metal)

2

10 years

Reserve Inspectors Reserve sub Insprs. Jamadars of the District Armed Reserve and Jamadar of Women Police.

[2][(ii) letter Badges]

2

-do-

Head Constables, Constables and personnel of corresponding rank for whom other types of shoulder badges are not prescribed.

(iii) M.S.P./S.A.P. (White metal)

2

-do-

Class I Officers, M.S.P. and S.A.P Subordinate Service.

(iv) 'M.S.P./S.A.P.', (Brass)

2

-do-

Class II Officers, M.S.P. and S.A.P. Subordinate Service.

(v) Shoulder badge 3 Five pointed White Metal Stars with ribbon

4

5 years ribbon 2 ft. per year

Reserve Inspectors, Company Commanders and Quarter-masters.

(vi) 2 five pointed transparent metal Stars with ribbon

 

-do-

Reserve sub Inspector Platoon Commanders and Jamadars of M.S. P. and S.A.P.

(vii) 1 Five pointed transparent metal Star with ribbon

2

5 years

Jamadars of District A.R. and jamadar of Women Police.

(viii) Shoulder Plates with brass letters 'K.P' block letters

2

5 years

Members of the Police Subordinate Service of and below the rank of Head Constables for whom different types of shoulder badge are not prescribed

(e) District letters and numbers

(i) 22.225 MM

1

10 years

To Police Constables (including Naiks and Lance Naiks)

2. Baniyan (P.T. Vests) Cotton White

2

one year

Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, Havildar Major, Section Commanders and other Havildars and PCs (including Naiks and Lance Naiks) of the A.R., M.S.P. and S.A.P. Assistant Drill Instructors. Also to recruits on enlistment.

3. Belt

(a) Brown leather

1

5 years

Head Constables (including Havildar Major, Quartermaster Havildars, Other Havildars and Section Commanders) and P.Cs. including Class II

 

 

 

Officers of M.S. P. and S.A.P. subordinate Service except for those who are to be supplied with sash belts vide item C or D and Jamadar of Women Police.

(b) Sam Browne Belt (with transparent metal fittings for Gazetted Officers and Brass metal fittings for non-gazetted Officers)

1

-do-

One enlistments of Reserve Inspectors, Reserve Sub Inspectors Company Commanders, Quartermasters Platoon Commanders and Jemadars.

(c) Sash red

1

3 years

Head Constables who are end tied to it under the provision in Schedule II.

(d) Sash green

1

1 year

Havildar Major/Quartermaster Havildars Section Commanders of District A. R. and Drill Instructors (of the above ranks) of the P.T. college and Recruits School drawn from M.S.P. and A.S.P.

4. [3][Terry cotton Khakki Blouses and saries)

2

1 year

[4][Women Police Constables and women Head Constables.)

5. Blankets Woollen

1

5 or as required in the case of blankets maintained as reserve stock

To all H.Cs. and P.Cs. posted in Pon-mudi Outpost and Moozhiyar Out Post Parambikulam, attappadi. Udumbanchola, Vandiperiyar, Devikulam, Peermade and Wynad Circle. In M.S.P., S.A.P. and District A.Rs. blanket for 20% of the strength of each Unit will be stocked in Reserve for use by Havildar Majors, Quarter master Havildars other Havildars, Section Commanders and P.Cs. and Class I and II Officers and Followers of M.S.P. and S.A.P. Subordinate Service who may be sent for duties in the areas, noted above or to other places with cold climatic conditions.

6. Boots

(i) Brown leather Superior

1 pair with initial supply of 2 pairs for direct recruits

one year

Reserve Inspectors, Reserve Sub-Inspectors, Company Commanders, Quartermasters, Platoon Commanders and Jemadars.

(ii) Black leather 2 ammunition boots with lace.

Two pairs

2 years

Class II Officers of M.S. P. and S.A.P. Subordinates Service.

(iii) Black leather ammunition boots with lace

1 pair with initial supply of two pairs.

1 years

Havildar Majors and Quartermaster Havildars, Other Havildars, Section Commanders and P.Cs. of District A.R. and Camp Followers of Police Radio Unit, M.S.P. and S.A.P.

(iv) -do-

1 pair with initial supply of two pairs.

1 years

H.Cs. and P.Cs in

1. Cannanore Station

2. Tellicherry Station

3. Calicut "

4. Palghat "

5. Cochin "

6. Wynad Circle Station

7. Trivandrum City Station

8. Quilon Station

9. Alleppey "

10. Kottayam "

11. Alwaye "

12. Emakulam "

13. Mattancherry Station

14. Trichur "

15. Railway Police Station

(v) Black leather ammunition boots with lace

1 pair with initial supply of two pairs.

3 years

To all Head Constables and Police Constables not supplied with boots under any other provision

(vi) Shoes (Plain brown leather Derby shoes with plain toe cap with five pairs of eyelets)

1 pair

2 years

Reserve Inspectors. Reserve Sub-Inspectors and Jemadars and Armed Police Inspectors and Armed Police Sub Inspectors of M.S.P., S.A.P. and Officers of corresponding rank.

(vii) M.T. Boots

1 pair with initial supply of two pairs.

1 years

M.T. Drivers

6. (A) Buckles Brass two pointed for bush shirts

1

10 years

For Women Police

7. Buttons [5][(i) Khakki bone or plastic buttons

4

5

years

All categories of Reserve Inspectors, Reserve Sub-Inspectors, Reserve Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Armed Police Inspectors, Armed Police Sub-Inspectors, Armed Police Assistant Sub-Inspectors. Head Constables and Police Constables and personnel of corresponding rank]

(ii) K.P. (Small)

6

3 years

Women Police

Note: A second set of buttons will be issued, to be kept in reserve to meet loss or damage.

8. Canes Brown Malacca with crusted knob with monogram M.S.P; and S.A.P. Battalion

1

5 years

Class I and Class II Officers of the M.S.P. and S.A.P. Subordinate Service.

8. A. Caps Khakki (F.S. Pattern)

1

1 years

Women Police

9. White stripes

(a) Three transparent stripes

1

2 years

Head Constables/Havildars having Service as such of 10 years or more.

(b) Three transparent stripes

1 pair

-do-

Head Constables/Havildars with less than 10 years service as such.

(c) Asoka Emblem

-do-

-do-

Company Havildars Major of Armed Police Units (Armed Reserve, M.S.P. & S.A.P.)

[6][(d) Three transparent strips

-do-

-do-

Higher Grade Police Constables of Armed Reserve. Local and Armed Police Battalions including those belonging to technical categories of Police Constables, Naiks of Armed Reserves and Armed Police Battalions.]

(e) One transparent strips

-do-

-do-

Lance Naiks

Note: White Strips on green background will be issued to Personnel in A.R. and blue background to personnel in M.S.P. and S.A.P.

10. Coat (Kurta) White drill

3

2 years

Constable on Traffic control duty.

11. Dhurries

1

3 years

Havildar Major/Quartermaster Havildar/Other Havildars/ Section Commanders and P.Cs. (including Naiks and Lance Naiks) of District A.R. and Class II Offcers of M.S.P. and S.A.P. Subordinate Service and Head Constables and Police Constables of Districts, other than those individually supplied with Blanket.

12. Forage Cap

1

4 years

Reserve Inspectors, Reserve Sub Inspectors, Company Command era. Quarter Masters, Platoon Commanders and Jemadars including Jemadars of Women Police.

13. Goggles

1

2 years

Constables on Traffic duty in cities and the Motorcycle riders of the M.S.P. and S.A.P. and the Districts.

13A. Rubber Gloves

1

1 year

Motor Cycle riders of the M.S.P. and S. A. P. and of the Districts.

13B. Gloves Tan Regulation pattern

1

1 year

Inspectors and Sub Inspectors of District A.Rs. and M.S. P. and S.A.P.

14. Ground sheets Water-proof

1

5 years

Reserve Inspectors, Reserve Sub Inspectors and Jemadars of District Armed Reserve and to all Officers of Subordinate service in the M.S.P, S.A.P. and to H.Cs. and P.Cs. in the Station limits, Devicolam, Peermade, Parambikulam, Attappadi, Udumbanchola, Vandiperiyar and Wynad Circle and Moozhiyar Out post and Ponmudi Out-post.

15. Haversack Water Proof

1

5 years

Reserve Inspectors, Reserve Sub Inspectors, Company Commanders, Quartermasters, Platoon Commanders and Jamadars of District A.R.. M.S.P. and S.A.P. and H.Cs. and P.Cs. in the limits of Devikulam, Udumbanchola, Peermade, Parambikulam, Attappadi, Vandiperiyar Stations and Wynad Circle, Moozhiyar and Ponmudi Out posts and personnel of corresponding rank in the District Armed Reserve.

16. Hose Top Woollen

(a) 1 pair

1 year

To all categories for whom boots are supplied except the camp followers and those coming under (b) below.

(b) 1 pair

2 years

To all categories for whom boots are supplied triennially.

 

(c) 2 pair

1 year

H.Cs. and P.Cs. of City Traffic pairs Police.

 

17. Jacket Khakki drill cloth for

1

1 year

Reserve Inspectors, Reserve Sub Inspectors, Company Commanders and Jemadars of District A. R. and M.S.P. and S.A.P.

18. Jersey Woollen

1

3 years

Class I and Class II Officers of M.S.P. and S.A.P. Subordinate Serviceand to H.Cs, and P.Cs. in the limits of Devikulam, Udumbanchola Peermade and Vandiperiyar Station and Wynad Circle and Moozhiyar, and Ponmudi Out posts and of Attappadi and Parambikulam stations Motor cycle riders of M.S.P. and S.A.P. Reserve Inspectors and Reserve Sub-Inspectors and Motor cycle riders of the Districts.

19. Kit Bag

1

10 years

Reserve Inspectors, Reserve Sub Inspectors, Company Commanders, Quarter-masters, Platoon Commanders, Jemadars of District A.R.M.S.P. and S.A.P. Class II Officers of M.S.P. and S.A.P. personnel of corresponding rank in the Dist. Armed Reserve and followers of M.S.P., S.A.P., District A.R. Police Training College and C.R.S.

20. Lanyard

1

1 year

Reserve Inspectors, Reserve Sub Inspectors, Company Commanders, Quartermasters, Platoon Commanders and Jemadars of District A.R., M.S.P. and S.A.P.

21. Lathy with thong

1

Lathy 5 years Thong 1 year

To all H.Cs. and P.Cs. of the Force, and personnel of corresponding rank.

22. Leather Pouch

1

5 years

To all Havildar Majors, Quartermaster Havildars and other Havildars Section Commanders and Police Constables, including Naiks & L.Nks of District A.Rs. M.S.P and S.A.P. Battalion.

23. Mosquito Nets

300 for each Unit to be replaced as required subject to a minimum period of 3 years

To M.S.P. and S.A.P.

 

24. Overall (Combination)

1

1 year

To motor Transport personnel suits oporous Mechanics Armourers, Blacksmiths. Carpenters and Cooks.

25. Overcoat Khaki drab misters

1

10 years

To Reserve Inspectors, Reserve Sub-Inspectors Company Commanders Quartermasters (optional issue)

26. Pith Hat Army tent club pattern with pagri for Officers of and above the rank Jemadars and sola topee pattern for others

1

1 year

To Reserve Inspectors, Reserve Sub Inspectors Company Commanders, Quartermasters, Platoon Commanders and Jamedars and to Traffic H.Cs. and P.Cs. and to Motor cycle riders for whom steel crash helmets are not supplied.

27. Polish

(a) Leather Black (i)

1 tin

1 month

For Class II Officer of M.S.P. and S.A.P. Subordinate Service.

(ii)

1 tin

2 months

For Section Commanders, Havildar Majors, Quartermaster Havildars and P.Cs. of the District A.R. and Followers of the M.S.P. and S.A.P. and for H.Cs. and O.Cs. in the Town Stations and Railway Police.

(iii)

 

 

 

(b) Leather Brown

1 tin

3 months

To all other H.Cs. and P.Cs.

(i)

Do

2 months

For Reserve Inspectors, Reserve Sub Inspectors, Company Commanders, Quarter masters, Platoon Commanders and Jemadars of District A. R., M.S.P. and S.A.P.

(ii)

Do

3 months

For Class II Officers of M.S. P. and SAP. and for Section Commanders, Havildar Majors, Quartermaster Havildars and other Havildar Constables of District A.Rs.

(iii)

Do

6 months

Head Constables and Constables not covered by (i) & (ii) above, for whom leather belts are supplied.

28. P.T. Shoes

1 pair

1 year

Class I and II Officers of M.S.P. and S.A.P. Subordinate service, Operators of Radio Unit and all the personnel of the District A.R.

29. Putters

(a) Woollen Khakki long

Do

Do

H.Cs. and Constables other than those in District A.R., M.S.P. and S.A.P. and to followers of Police Radio Unit, M.S.P. and S.A.P., District A.R., Police Training College and Central Recruits School.

(b) Woollen Khakki short (ankle)

 

 

 

(i)

3 pairs (2 and in alternate years)

2 years

Class I and II Officers of M.S.P. and S.A.P. Subordinate Service

(ii)

One pair

1 year

Reserve Inspectors, Reserve Sub Inspectors, Jemadars, Havildar Majors Quartermaster Havildars, Section Commanders, Other Havildars and Constables of the district Reserves.

(iii)

Do

2 years

For all categories of personnel for whom hose tops woollen are supplied and a higher scale of issue of short (ankle) putters is not prescribed.

30. Revolvers

1

As required

To Circle Inspectors and Sub Inspectors in charge of Stations and Reserve Inspectors, Reserve Sub Inspectors, Company Commanders, Quartermasters, Platoon Commanders and Jemadars of M.S.P. and S.A.P. and District A.R.

30. (a) Sannad

1

One first appointment articles of free of cost. If lost by negligence or otherwise than under circumstances beyond control fresh supply will be made at a cost of Rs.0.25

For all categories of Police Officers for whom supply of clothing and accoutrements are made at the expenses of Government.

31. Sashes worsted red serge

1

3 years

To Havildar Majors/Quartermaster Havildars/Section Commanders and other Havildars of M.S.P. and S.A.P.

32. Scrabbard

1

5 years

To Reserve Inspectors, Reserve Sub Inspectors, Company Commanders, Quartermasters, Platoon Commanders and Jemadars of District A.R, M.S.P. and S.A.P.

33.[7][(a) Terry cotton cloth for shirts

3

1 year

All Head Constables/Police Constables in Local/Armed Reserve, Armed Police Battalions and Special units like Police Training College, Railways etc., including Technical categories.]

33.[8][(b)Shirts Bush

3

3(2 and 1 in alternate years

Women Police Constables and Jemadars.

(c) Bush Shirts Khakki Twill cloth

3

3(2 and 1 in alternate years

Reserve Inspectors and Officers of alternate corresponding rank.]

34. Shoe

2

1 year

Women Police Constables and Jemadars.

 

2

1 year

To Reserve Inspectors, Reserve Sub Inspectors, Company Commanders, Quartermasters, Platoon Commanders and Jemadars of District A.Rs., M.S.P. and S.A.P.

(b) Shorts Khakki drill

3(2 and 1 in alternate years

2 years

H.Cs. and personnel of corresponding rank and constables (including Naiks and Lance Naiks). Other one than those for whom a different scab is prescribed.

(c) Do

2 pairs

On enlistment

Recruits in Training School

(d) Do

3 pairs

1 year

Havildar Majors, Quartermaster Havildar, Section Commanders and other Havildars and P.Cs. including Naiks and L. / Naiks of District A.Rs. and Class II Officers of M.S. P. and S. A. P. men attached to P.T.C., C.R.S. and Radio Unit and Railway Unit.

(e) Do

2 pairs

1 year

Camp Followers of Police Radio Unit pairs M.S.P..S.A.P.,C.R.S. and P.T.C. and District A.R.

36. Slouch Hat

[9][(a) Peak Cap (as that worn by personnel of Local Police, without yellow band)

 

 

All personnel of Armed Reserve and Armed Police Battalions.

(b) Slouch Hat- Khakki, drill quilted to the recruits.

 

 

Recruits.]

(c) Khaki drill quilted

2

Year

To Havildar Major Quartermaster Havildars, Section Commanders and other Havildars and Constables (including Naiks and L/ Naiks) of District A.Rs. Class II

 

 

 

Offiers of M.S.P. and S.A.P. subordinate service when supply of felt hat is not made and to Camp Followers of Police Radio Unit M.S.P., S.A.P. District A.Rs. and C.R.S.

(d) Barret caps (Nevy blue)

1

2 year

Police Drivers.

37. Socks Woolen (Gray worsted)

2 pairs

1 year

To Reserve Inspectors, Reserve Sub Inspectors, Company Commanders, Jemadars and H.Cs and PCs. of Dists. A.Rs, City Traffic Police and to Class II Officers of M.S.P. and S.A.P. Subordinate Service, and men attached to P.T.S. & C.R.S.

(b)

2 pair

Do

Camp Followers of the M.S.P. and S.A.P., H.Cs. and P.Cs. attached to the Town and Railway Police to whom boots are supplied.

(c)

do

1 year

To all other H.Cs. and P.Cs. not included in the above classes.

(d) Socks black cotton or Woollen

2 pair

1 year

To all Women Police Constables and Jemadar

38. Stockings

2 pair

yearly

To Women Police

38(a) Stockings

3 pair

2 pairs 1 pair in alternate year.

Reserve Inspectors, Reserve Sub Inspectors, Jemadars and Officers of corresponding rank.

39. Suits Woollen

2

3 years

H.Cs. and P.Cs. of Wynad Circle and Peermade, Udumbanchola Devikulam and Vandiperiyar Station. Also 20% reserve for District A.R., M.S.P. and S.A.P. for being used when the personnel of the A.R.. M.S.P. and S.A.P. are sent for duty to the stations and Circle mentioned above and men of Attappadi, Parambikulam and Sho- layar Stations and Moozhiyar and Ponmudi Outposts.

40. Swords Infantry pattern

1

As required

To Re-serve Inspectors, Reserve Sub- Inspectors, Company Commanders, Quartermasters, Platoon Commanders & Jemadars.

41. Sword Knot

1

5 years

-do-

42. Tie Khaki silk

2

1 year

To Reserve Inspectors, Company Commanders and Quartermasters.

43. Trousers Khaki Drill

2 pairs initially and thereafter 1 pair annually

 

Inspectors and Officers of the corresponding ranks and Women Police Constables and Jemadar of Women Police.

44.[10][Peak cap (Navy Blue with yellow band)]

2

-do-

[11][All Head Constables/Police Constables in Local Police.]

45. Water bottle

1

4 years

Reserve Inspectors, Reserve Sub-Inspectors, Jemadars, Head Constables and Constables and Constables of District Reserves and Class I and II Officers (Subordinate Service) and followers of Malabar Special Police and Special Armed Police.

46. Water-proof coat of rubberized cloth with full sleeves and hood.

1 set

5 years

Head Constables and Police Constables and personnel of corresponding rank and Class I and II Officers and Followers of Malabar Special Police, Special Armed Police Battalion. District A.Rs. Police Training College and C.Rs.

47. Web equipments

1 set

-do-

Class I and II Officers of Subordinate Service of Malabar Special Police and Special Armed Police Battalion

48. Whistle

1

-do-

To Reserve Inspectors, Reserve Sub Inspectors, Company Commanders, Quartermasters, Platoon Commanders,

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

49. White Sari

4

Yearly

To Women Police Constables and Jemadar.

50. Steel helmet

 

 

1 steel helmet for every individual in the Armed Police Battalion and District A.R. and a stock of 100 helmets may be kept in each District Head-quarters for issue to the District Police when required on particular occasion.

51. Mug and Plate

1 Set

2 years

To all the personnel of the M.S.P and S.A.P of and below the rank of Havildars.

(Note: Replacement will however be made in all cases only after verifying the actual condition of the coats)

 

Drivers:

 

 

Uniform for Boat crew

1.

Khaki shirts

2

 

Annually

2.

Khaki Trousers

2

 

do

3.

Forage Cap

1

 

do

4.

Rain coat with hood

1

 

Triennially

5.

Jersey woollen

1

 

Quadrennially Syrangs and Lascars

1.

Khaki shirts

2

 

Annually

2.

Khaki shorts

2

 

Do

3.

Boatman cap

1

 

Do

4.

Raincoat with hoold

1

 

Triennially

5

Jersey woollen

1

 

Quadrennially

Special Uniforms for Orchestra and Band

1.

Belt transparent leather

1

5 years

To Bandsmen only

2.

Cap Blue F.S.

1

Do.

To Orchestramen only

3.

Blue trouser with piping 8 MM

1

Do

To bandman only

4.

Cap Blue (F.S.) with red in the middle and red piping

 

Do

To Bandman only

5.

White trousers with an initial supply of two trousers

1

1 year

To Orchestramen only

6.

Jacket (transparent Bush shirt) with an initial supply of two coats

1

1 year

To Orchistramen only

7.

White, belt (leather)

1

5 years

do

8.

Jacket with an initial supply of two coats

1

2 years

To Bandsmen only

9.

Arm Badges

1 pair

5 years

do

10.

Dress Cord

1 pair

10 years

do

11.

Cord Pouches

1 pair

5 years

do

12.

Leopard skin

1 No.

10 years

do

13.

Drum Major's sash

1 pair

5 years

do

14.

Gloves

1 pair

5 years

do

15.

Gauntlet

1 pair

5 years

do

16.

White canvas shoes

1 pair

1 year

To Orchestramen only Special Uniform for M.S.P. Band

17.

Barret Cap (Rifle green with pompom Bee crest)

1 No

5 years

Drum Major, Drummers and Bandsmen

 

18.

Jacket with yellow satin drill with single standup collar

1 No.

5 years

Band master. Drum Major, and Bandsmen

19.

Trousers with rifle green serge without turn-ups

1 No.

5 years

do

20.

Belt with transparent buff leather 50.8 MM Broad fastened with complete buckes

1 No.

5 years

do

21.

Arm Badges, Silver plated approved

1 No.

5 years

do

pattern

1 No.

5 years

do

22.

Dress Cord of fine quality silk of golden yellow color with tassels

1 pair

5 years

do

23.

Tiget skin, mounted with artificial eyes

1 No.

10 years

Brass drummer

24.

Sashes of approved army pattern embroidered with departmental title

1 No.

5 years

Drum Major

25.

Gloves transparent leather approved army pattern

1 pair

5 years

Band master

26.

Cord Pouches with two loops on the back.

1 No.

5 years

All except Bandmaster Drum Major, Drumers and Cymbol player

27.

Gauntlet transparent leather approved army pattern

1 No,

5 years

Drum Major

28.

Tassels, rifle green and golden yellow silk

1 pair

5 years

Band Master

29.

Bandmaster's battern mounted

1 No.

5 years

do

30.

Peak cap rifle green serge with red felt band

1 No.

5 years

do

31.

White Tunic coat

1 No.

2 years

do

32.

Spats

1 No.

 

As required Band Master, Drum Major, Drummers and Bandmen.

Scale of clothing for Mounted Police Men and Syces.

1.

Shirt Bush full sleeves khaki

3

1 year

To mounted Police men

2.

Breeches riding khaki

3

1 year

do

3.

Short Khaki

2

1 year

do

4.

Cavalry Boots

2 pairs

9 months

To mounted Police men

5.

Laces leather

2 pairs

9 months

do

6.

Socks Woollen

3 pairs

9 months

do

7.

Long Puttees

1 pair

2 years

do

8.

Durry

1 pair

3 years

do

9.

Coats water proof with hood

1

7 months

do

10.

Slouch hats

1

1 year

do

11.

Whistle with chain

1

3 year

do

 

12.

Shoulder Badges Brass

1 pair

 

 

13.

Number plates brass

1 pair

 

 

14.

Cap badges

1 pair

As required

 

15.

Leather Belt brown

1 pair

 

 

16.

Lathi with thong

1

3 years

do

17.

Bandolier leather

1

7 years

do

18.

Silver chevron single

1

4 years

do

19.

Silver chevron double

1

4 years

do

20.

Pith hat

1

1 year

do

21.

White baniyan For Syces

3

1 year

do

1.

Khaki shirts

2

1 year

To Syces

2.

Shorts

2

1 year

do

Special items of Uniform for Army Trained P.T Instructors in the M.S.P. and S.A.P.

Name of the article

Scale of issue

1.

P.T. Shoes transparent

1 pair for one year

2.

Socks transparent

2 pairs for one year

3.

Banyan sleeveless transparent

2 Nos. for one year

4.

Badge (to be pinned on the banyan at the chest to indicate that they are specially trained Instructors)

1 for two years.

Specifications of the badge to be supplied to the P.T. Instructors "Shield shaped cloth pad 75 MM x 75 MM x& 75 MM in 4 MM thickness with serge dard blue back ground and embroidered border in 5 MM width with gold color thread. In the centre crossed sword and a five pointed star just above the Cross and an inscription of letters 'K.P.' in between the sword handles embroidered with the same thread".

N.B. The above addition of special clothing's is to suit with the intensive ground work the P.T. Instructors have to undertake in the training field and also for the sake of distinction.

(1)     Full time employees of the under mentioned Categories in the sanctioned establishment of the Unit will come under the Category of 'Camp Flowers' mentioned in this schedule.

Cooks

Bisties (Water carriers)

Barbers

Dhobies

Sweepers

Cobblers

(2)     Items which are to be replaced 'as required' shall not be replaced free of charge within a period of five years in the case of Buttons and ten years in all other cases, from the date of issue except when these have been certified by the Controlling Officer to have been lost or rendered unserviceable under circumstances which attach no default or negligence to the owner. After the expiry of ten years, replacement free of charge shall be only after due condemnation by the competent authority.

(3)     Shirts for Camp Followers will be fitted with Khaki bone Buttons, and so no supply of brass buttons is prescribed.



[1] Issued by G.O.(M.S.) No. 127/Home dated 5-4-1965, with immediate effect.

[2] Substituted by SRO 1272/94 issued under G.O(Ms) [133/94/Home dated 8-8-1994]

[3] Substituted by SRO 1272/94.

[4] Substituted by SRO 1272/94 issued under G.O(Ms) [133/94/Home dated 8-8-1994]

[5] Substituted by SRO 1272/94.

[6] Substituted by SRO 1272/94.

[7] Substituted by SRO 1272/94.

[8] Renumbered by ibid.

[9] Substituted by SRO 1272/94.

[10] Substituted by SRO 1272/94.

[11] Substituted by SRO 1272/94 issued under G.O(Ms) [133/94/Home dated 8-8-1994]