Powers of superior officers of police
Full Text
30. Powers of superior officers of police.—Police officers superior in rank to an officer in charge of a police station may exercise the same powers, throughout the local area to which they are appointed, as may be exercised by such officer within the limits of his station.
Plain English Summary
Empowers senior police officers to exercise the same authorities as a station in-charge (SHO) throughout their larger assigned jurisdiction.
Key Legal Elements
- Superior officers hold same powers as SHO
- Powers exercisable across the entire local area of appointment
- Ensures hierarchical oversight in police administration
Practical Note
Allows DSPs, SPs, and other senior ranks to directly supervise investigations or take over police station duties across their entire district or circle.
हिंदी पाठ
30. पुलिस के वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों की शक्तियाँ—पुलिस थाने के भारसाधक अधिकारी से उच्च रैंक के पुलिस अधिकारी उस स्थानीय क्षेत्र में, जहाँ उनकी नियुक्ति की गई है, वे ही शक्तियाँ प्रयोग कर सकते हैं जो उस अधिकारी द्वारा उसके थाने की सीमाओं के भीतर प्रयोग की जा सकती हैं।