The Indian Reserve Forces Act, 1888

The Indian Reserve Forces Act, 1888 was enacted to establish the Indian Reserve Forces, which are an integral part of the Indian Army. The act specifies the organization, recruitment, training, and discipline of the Reserve Forces. It also lays down the terms of service, pay, allowances, and pensions for the members of the Reserve Forces. The Reserve Forces were primarily intended to provide a pool of trained and disciplined personnel who could be mobilized in times of war or other emergencies. The act also provides for the appointment of officers and other ranks to the Reserve Forces.