3. Constitution of the Force.
(1) There shall be constituted and maintained by the Central Government a 2[an armed Force of the Union] to be called the Railway Protection Force for the better protection and security of railway property.
(2) The force shall be constituted in such manner shall consist of such number of 3 [superior officers subordinate officers, under officers and other enrolled members] of the Force and shall receive such pay and other renumeration as maybe prescribed.