Section 13 in The M.P. Vishesh Sashastra Bal Niyam, 1973
13. The Headquarter Company Commander.
- The Headquarter Company Commander shall work under the direction of the Adjutant and will be in command of all the subordinate officers of the Headquarters who are not working under the Quarter Master. He shall also be the Sports Officer of the Battalion and it will be his responsibility to prepare and train team's for various sports and competitions. He shall himself set an example of smartness, energy and devotion to duty to all ranks of the Battalion and will instantly check all slackness and indiscipline without fear or favour. His knowledge of drill, procedure, dress regulations and standing orders of the Battalion must be complete and up-to-date. He shall keep the Adjutant and the Commandant informed of the general temper of the Battalion so that grievances and complaints may be speedily rectified. He shall observe closely the character and conduct of the Platoon Commanders and under officers and will inform the Commandant and the Adjutant if anything, howsoever slight happens which may reflect on the good name of the Special Armed force. He shall maintain rosters for the various Battalion duties and social service (Shramdan parties). He shall be present on all guard mounting parades. He shall parade all ranks attending the Commandant's orderly room at the prescribed time and shall hand them over to the Adjutant with details of the cases for disposal. He shall collect and scrutinise the daily parade statements and reports and shall keep himself acquainted at all time with the strength and distribution of the companies.In the absence of the Headquarter Company Commander or when none has been appointed to a Battalion, the Commandant may authorise any other Officer to perform the functions of the Headquarter Company Commander.
