Special Executive Magistrates
Full Text
The State Government may appoint, for such term as it may think fit, Executive Magistrates or any police officer not below the rank of Superintendent of Police or equivalent, to be known as Special Executive Magistrates, for particular areas or for the performance of particular functions and confer on such Special Executive Magistrates such of the powers as are conferrable under this Sanhita on Executive Magistrates, as it may deem fit.
Plain English Summary
Empowers the State Government to appoint Special Executive Magistrates, including senior police officers, for specific areas or functions.
Key Legal Elements
- State Government can appoint Special Executive Magistrates for a specified term.
- Candidates can be Executive Magistrates or Police Officers (SP rank or above).
- Appointments are for specific local areas or particular functions.
- Powers conferred are those available to Executive Magistrates under the Sanhita.
Practical Note
Special Executive Magistrates are often appointed during festivals, elections, or emergencies to exercise specific preventive powers to maintain public order.
हिंदी पाठ
राज्य सरकार, जितनी अवधि के लिए वह उचित समझे, कार्यपालक मजिस्ट्रेटों या पुलिस अधीक्षक के पद से नीचे के पद के किसी भी पुलिस अधिकारी या उसके समकक्ष को, विशेष कार्यपालक मजिस्ट्रेट के रूप में नियुक्त कर सकती है, जो विशेष क्षेत्रों के लिए या विशेष कार्यों के प्रदर्शन के लिए होंगे, और ऐसे विशेष कार्यपालक मजिस्ट्रेटों को इस संहिता के तहत कार्यपालक मजिस्ट्रेटों को प्रदान की जाने वाली शक्तियां प्रदान कर सकती है, जैसा कि वह उचित समझे।