Section 17(1) in The Bihar Home Guards Rules, 1953
(1)Good service marks and commendations will be entered in service books. Money rewards may be awarded to Platoon Commanders and other lower ranks. While an individual Home Guard shall not accept any money other reward from members of the public, the Inspector-General or the District Magistrate may accept on behalf of the section or the platoon gifts of money or presents intended to encourage the force as a token of public appreciation.
