Tamil Nadu Home Guards
Our aim is to provide the highest quality professional security services by delivering operational excellence in order to exceed expectations — protecting and assisting citizens, communities, and people of Tiruchirappalli District every day.
The functions and duties of members of the Home Guards shall be:
During World War II, the Home Guards — a Voluntary Citizens' Organization for local defence — was raised in the United Kingdom. In India, Home Guards were raised in Bombay in December 1946 to assist police in controlling civil disturbances and communal riots.
Later, this concept of a voluntary citizens force as auxiliary to the Police was extended across all Indian states for maintenance of law and order, crowd management during festivals, and meeting emergencies like floods and natural disasters.
In Trichy District, Home Guards serve as an indispensable auxiliary force supporting Tamil Nadu Police during major temple festivals (Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple, Samayapuram Mariamman Temple), VIP security deployments, traffic regulation, night patrols, and disaster relief operations.
Citizens from all walks of life serving selflessly for community safety.
Direct integration with Trichy City and Rural police stations.
Respected Dignitaries and Command Officers Guiding Tamil Nadu Police & Home Guards.
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
DGP, Head of Police Force
DG Civil Defence & Commandant General Home Guards
Superintendent of Police, Trichy
The Tamil Nadu Home Guards Directorate is functioning at the second floor of the New Annexe Building. DGP Office Campus, Mylapore, Chennai. And the Organization Structure of the Tamil Nadu Home Guards is given below:
Historical roll of distinguished Area Commanders serving Trichy District Home Guards since inception on March 9, 1963 under the guidance of Superintendent of Police and DGP Command.
The leadership board records decades of committed voluntary officers who led district parades, disaster operations, major temple security forces, and community welfare initiatives in Tiruchirappalli.
Official guidelines, powers, privileges, and appointment terms for active enrollment in Trichy District Command.
Candidates must be, in the opinion of the Commissioner of Police / Superintendent of Police, suitable for appointment as a member of the Home Guard after verification of character and antecedents. That the period of re-appointment or extension shall be not more than three years on each occasion.
Any candidate who has completed 50 years of age shall be appointed or re-appointed as a member of the Home Guard only after obtaining the prior approval of the Director General of Police (DGP).
In pursuance of the provisions of sub-section (3) of Section 3 of the Act, every person appointed as a member of the Home Guard shall sign a declaration in Form 'B' and take the pledge prescribed therein. That no person shall be continued in service after completing 58 years of age.
Every person appointed as a member of the Home Guard shall receive a Certificate of Appointment in Form 'C' issued under the seal and signature of the Commissioner of Police or Superintendent of Police.
Statutory legal powers granted to active Home Guard members under Police Acts.
Home Guards personnel on duty enjoy the same powers of Police. The member of the Home Guards, when called out by an order under Section 6, shall have the same powers.
Privileges and Protection as an Officer of the Police appointed under the Madras City Police Act-1888 or the Madras District Police Act 1859 as the case may be.
No prosecution shall be initiated against any member of the Home Guards except with the previous sanction of the COPs / Superintendent of Police (SP).
Minimum qualification standards for candidates applying for voluntary enrollment.
Should have passed or failed SSLC / X Standard from a recognized board.
Must have completed 18 years of age and not completed 50 years of age at enrollment.
Applicant must be of good character and physically fit for active auxiliary duty.
Official Appointment Order has to be issued prior to the commencement of basic training.
The Chief Minister's Home Guards Medal for Gallantry & Meritorious Service is conferred annually on September 15th, marking the Birth Anniversary of Perarignar Anna.
Conferred on September 15th (Birth Anniversary of Dr. Anna).
Restricted to a maximum of 5 to 10 awards per year state-wide.
Minimum 7 years of unblemished service required for eligibility.
Accompanied by a state cash grant and official citation roll.
Instituted by the Government of India in October 1974 for exceptional gallantry and meritorious service rendered by Home Guards personnel across all States.
Announced twice a year on Republic Day (26th January) and Independence Day (15th August) by the Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi.
Trichy District Home Guards officers have consistently received President's Medals for exemplary duty during flood rescue, election security, and public order maintenance.
Operational achievements and recognition under Area Commander AL Siraajuddin leadership.
Area Commander AL Siraajuddin was honored for completing 10 continuous years of dedicated service as Area Commander of Trichy District Home Guards.
Under Area Commander AL Siraajuddin's own funding of Rs. 10.60 Lakhs, Home Guards adopted villages and established water supply, school furniture, and civic lighting infrastructure.
Statutory Framework, Powers, and Unique Leadership Hierarchy under Tamil Nadu Home Guards Act 1963.
An Act called, "Tamil Nadu Home Guards Act 1963" received its assent of His Excellency the President of India on 9th of March 1963 and came into force at once.
Every Member of such powers, discharge such duties and perform, in relation to the maintenance of services essential to the life of the community and security of property.
The Government of Tamil Nadu created ACG-in-Chief vide G.O. No. 1241 Dt. 26.09.2008 — a unique rank structure exclusive to Tamil Nadu State.
Under Area Commander leadership, Rs. 10.60 Lakhs welfare projects were executed in adopted villages across Trichy District.
Official records of parades, sports meets, yearbooks, and village welfare initiatives.
Rs. 10.60 Lakhs community project executed by Home Guards under Area Commander AL Siraajuddin funding for village infrastructure.
Historic compendium documenting leadership, annual parades, commendations, and welfare milestones of Home Guards since 1975.
Annual Trichy District Home Guard Parade & Review Meet conducted under senior command officers featuring ceremonial drills and operational review.
Trichy Range selection sports meet conducted at Anna Stadium on April 15th, 2023 fostering athletic spirit and tactical physical fitness.
Key organizational solutions and operational services delivered by Tamil Nadu Home Guards (Trichy District).
We provide improved internal processes that ultimately lead to improved performance of our personnel and, in turn, positively impact our customers and public safety.
To have functional units to provide essential services such as motor transport, pioneer and engineer groups, fire brigades, nursing and first-aid, operation of water & power, etc.
To participate in welfare activities such as adult education, health and hygiene, development schemes, and such other tasks as are deemed useful for community advancement.
Reach out to Trichy District Home Guards Headquarters for recruitment inquiries, community welfare support, or official dispatches.
HOME GUARDS OFFICE
Armed Reserve Campus,
(Near Jamal Mohamed College opp)
Subramaniapuram, Trichy-620020.
Office Telephone: 0431-2333704
Emergency Police Helpline: 100 / 112
Official Email: hg.tri.dist@gmail.com
Domain Web Portal: tnhgtrydist.com
Authorized Area Commanders, Company Commanders, and Administrative Staff Portal.
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