Term of office of key Police functionaries

An officer posted as Station House Officer in a Police Station or as Superintendent of Police of a District shall have a minimum term of two years: Provided that any such officer may be removed from his post before the expiry of the minimum tenure of two years consequent upon- (a) filing of charge sheet in a criminal case in a Court of law; or (b) issue of charge sheet for major penalty under the relevant disciplinary rules; or (c) suspension from service in accordance with the provision of the relevant disciplinary rules; or (d) reversion to a lower post for administrative reasons; or (e) incapacitation by physical or mental illness or otherwise becoming unable to discharge his functions and duties; or (f) administrative exigencies, in larger public interest.