The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
8. Appointment of
Protection Officers.-
1.
The State Government shall, by notification, appoint such number
of Protection Officers in each district as it may consider necessary and shall
also notify the area or areas within which a Protection Officer shall exercise
the powers and perform the duties conferred on him by or under this Act.
2. The Protection Officers shall as far as possible be women and
shall possess such qualifications and experience as may be prescribed.
3. The terms and conditions of service of the Protection Officer and
the other officers subordinate to him shall be such as may be prescribed.