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ANDHRA PRADESH POLICE (REFORMS)ACT, 2014

The Andhra Pradesh Police (Reforms) Act, 2014

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The Andhra Pradesh Police Reforms Act of 2014 regulates the appointment, tenure, and removal of the Director General of Police, who leads the state's police force. Applying to senior police officers in Andhra Pradesh, this law establishes strict criteria for selecting leadership based on merit, length of service, and their professional capability. This legislation is important because it ensures administrative stability and protects top police officials from arbitrary removal, helping to limit political interference. By formalizing these governance rules, the Act aims to maintain institutional integrity, improve overall accountability, and foster public trust in the state's entire law enforcement system.

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  1. 1Short title extent and commencement -
  2. 2Definitions -
  3. 3Selection, appointment and term of DGP -
  4. 4Repeal of Ordinance - The Andhra Pradesh Police (Reforms) Ordinance,

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