In exercise of the powers conferred by Section - 37 (1) of the "Protection of Women fro Domestic  Violence Act, 2005 (of 2005)" the Central Government hereby makes the following rules for carrying out the provisions of the Act. 1. Short Title and commencement - a) These rules may be called "The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Rules, 2005". b) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the official Gazette. 2. Definitions -  In these rules unless the context otherwise requires - a) "Act" means "The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005" (43 of 2005). b) Government includes the Government of Union Territories, State and Central Government.  3. Qualifications and experience of a protection officer and the  terms and conditions of service of the protection officers under Section 37 (2) (a) and (b) of the Act - the state government shall by notification nominate /appoint / re-designate all/any of  the following persons as protection officer and notify the  area or areas within which the protection officer shall exercise powers and perform the duties conferred upon him  under the Act 

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005