Vidhi Codex

Bare Act

The Chhattisgarh Police Act, 2007

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This law establishes the framework for policing in the state of Chhattisgarh by defining the powers, responsibilities, and organization of the state police force. It applies to police officers, appointed boards, and all territorial areas within the state, including those where Chhattisgarh's police are deployed abroad. The Act is essential because it governs the preservation of law and order, internal security, and the administrative machinery required to detect and prevent crime, ensuring accountability and structure within the police department.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Constitution of State Police
  4. 4. Police Zones and Ranges
  5. 5. Police District
  6. 6. Sub divisions and Police District-level Special Cells
  7. 7. Police Station
  8. 8. Special provisions pertaining to Railway Area
  9. 9. Special Police Officers
  10. 10. Additional Police Officers
  11. 11. General Powers of Superintendence and control
  12. 12. Superintendence of Police force
  13. 13. Police stations
  14. 14. Police Officers to be deemed to be on duty
  15. 15. General duties of police officers
  16. 16. Powers of Police Officers
  17. 17. [No content]
  18. 18. Duties of Police at public places
  19. 19. Duties of police in relation to traffic
  20. 20. Function of the State Police Commission
  21. 21. Annual report of the State Police Commission
  22. 22. Police Establishment Board
  23. 23. Role functions and duties of the Police
  24. 24. Police officer always on duty and may be employed in the State or deployed outside the State
  25. 25. Police officer not to engage in other employment
  26. 26. Police officers not to withdraw from duty, etc.
  27. 27. Police officers not to withdraw from duty, etc.
  28. 28. Police officers may lay information etc.
  29. 29. Police officers to take charge of unclaimed property
  30. 30. Police officers to keep diary
  31. 31. Government may prescribe form of returns
  32. 32. Uniforms, insignia, accoutrements, etc.
  33. 33. Special Crime Investigation Units
  34. 34. Power to reserve public place and raise barriers
  35. 35. Regulation of Assemblies, Processions and premises
  36. 36. Regulation of Traffic
  37. 37. Conferment of power on police officers
  38. 38. Community Liaison Group
  39. 39. Police Accountability Authority
  40. 40. Composition of the Authority
  41. 41. Disqualification for membership
  42. 42. Term of office and conditions of service of members and Chairperson
  43. 43. Removal of Chairperson or Member
  44. 44. Intelligence Wing
  45. 45. Investigation of offences
  46. 46. Police Welfare Bureau
  47. 47. State Police Accountability Commission
  48. 48. Punishment for certain offences
  49. 49. Unauthorized use of police uniform
  50. 50. Power to make Rules
  51. 51. Power to make Regulations
  52. 52. Power to remove difficulties
  53. 53. Repeal and Saving

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