The Nizamabad (Metropolitan Area) Police Act, 2016
The Nizamabad (Metropolitan Area) Police Act, 2016
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This Act establishes a dedicated police commissionerate for the Nizamabad Metropolitan Area, replacing the previous district-level police system in that region. It provides for the appointment of a Commissioner of Police and subordinate officers like Deputy and Assistant Commissioners to manage law and order. The legislation grants the State Government authority to oversee the police force, set headquarters, and adjust the area's boundaries as needed. By creating this specialized metropolitan police structure, the Act aims to improve administrative efficiency and better enforce laws within the growing urban limits of Nizamabad.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Establishment of Nizamabad Police Commissionerate for the Metropolitan Area of Nizamabad.
- 4. Organisation of Police.
- 5. Appointment and removal of Police Commissioner.
- 6. Appointment of Deputy Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner.
- 7. Application of the provisions of the Hyderabad City Police Act, 1348 F.
- 8. Power to remove difficulty.
- 9. Power to give directions.
- 10. Power to make rules.
- 11. Amendment of Act X of 1329 Fasli.
- 12. Repeal of Ordinance 8 of 2016.
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