The Assam Police Act, 2007
assam · 2007
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- S. 1title, extent and commencement (1) This Act may be called the Assam Police Act, 2007
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Assam Police Act, 2007, including "Magistrate," "insurgency," "organized crime," and "internal security."
- S. 6Section 6 of The Assam Police Act, 2007 outlines the appointment, criteria, and potential removal of the Director General of Police.
- S. 13Section 13 outlines the relationship between superintendents of police and district magistrates in Assam.
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- S. 15Section 15 of the Assam Police Act, 2007 empowers senior police officers to oversee and coordinate police duties with district administration for efficient law enforcement.
- S. 16Section 16 establishes special police districts for railway areas, appoints officers to oversee them, and grants them police station powers.
- S. 17Section 17 establishes specialized departments and wings within the Assam Police for intelligence and criminal investigations, and technical support services.
- S. 19Section 19 establishes a Police Training Academy and colleges for efficient post-induction and specialized training of police personnel.
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- S. 22(1) (2) Everv member of the Police Service enrolled under this Act shall, or
- S. 23Section 23 empowers the Superintendent of Police to appoint Special Police Officers to assist in maintaining peace during emergencies.
- S. 24Section 24 restricts police officers from resigning or engaging in other employment without proper authorization and notice.
- S. 26Section 26 authorizes certain police officials to depute additional officers to maintain peace, subject to magistrate's direction.
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- S. 28The section mandates the creation of Armed Police units to assist civil police in managing protests, disturbances, and disaster management.
- S. 29Section 29 establishes the Armed Police Battalion as a state reserve to assist civil police in managing severe public disorder or violence.
- S. 30Section 30 establishes the District Armed Reserve under the District Superintendent of Police to manage emergencies and provide security for prisoners.
- S. 31A Commandant, equivalent in rank to Superintendent of Police, shall head each Armed Police Battalion
- S. 32Section 32 designates an Inspector General of Police to head armed police branches, overseeing their administration and welfare.
- S. 33Section 33 vests the superintendence of the State Police in the State Government under the Assam Police Act, 2007.
- S. 34The section mandates the establishment of a State Security Commission within six months to handle assigned functions.
- S. 35Section 35 outlines the composition of the State Security Commission in Assam, including specific roles for government officials and independent members.
- S. 36Half of the members present shall constitute the quorum for the meeting
- S. 37Section 37 prohibits non-citizens, convicted individuals, corrupt or misbehaving officials, political office-holders, and those of unsound mind from being appointed as Independent Members of the State Security Commission.
- S. 38Section 38 outlines the process for the removal of Independent Members appointed to the Assam Police.
- S. 39The Retired High Court Judge and the Independent Members shall be appointed for a period of three years
- S. 40Section 40 outlines the State Security Commission's duties to set policing policies, prepare DG panel, and evaluate Police Service performance.
- S. 41Section 41 specifies that the State Government pays remuneration, allowances, and travel expenses for the State Security Commission's Independent Members.
- S. 42Section 42 vests police administration in the Director General of Police and district superintendents, with state government intervention allowed in exceptional circumstances.
- S. 43Section 43 assigns the Director General of Police to implement government policies and oversee police force efficiency.
- S. 44Section 44 establishes a Police Establishment Board chaired by the Director General of Police with two senior officers as members.
- S. 45Section 45 outlines the functions of the Police Establishment Board in Assam, including handling complaints, recommending officers for various posts, and managing transfers.
- S. 46Section 46 of The Assam Police Act, 2007 directs the District Superintendent of Police to decide on postings and transfers of non-gazetted officers within a Police District.
- S. 47Section 47 outlines the primary roles and functions of the Assam Police, including law enforcement, public order maintenance, crime prevention, and disaster response.
- S. 48Section 48 mandates Assam Police officers to behave courteously, assist vulnerable groups, and protect them from harassment and exploitation.
- S. 49(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare a specified service to be an
- S. 50Section 50 mandates the Director General of Police to create and annually review internal security schemes for the state and districts to maintain public order and state security.
- S. 52Section 52 outlines the police's role in securing critical infrastructure facilities within the state.
- S. 54Section 54 mandates the incorporation of updated SOPs for police action in internal security schemes.
- S. 55Section 55 mandates the establishment of Special Crime Investigation Units in large metropolitan police stations to investigate serious crimes.
- S. 56Section 56 mandates selection and continuous training for officers in the Special Crime Investigation Unit based on aptitude, competence, and integrity.
- S. 57Section 57 of the Assam Police Act, 2007 assigns crime investigation duties to officers in Special Crime Investigation Units and provides legal and forensic advice.
- S. 59Section 59 mandates district-level supervision of Special Crime Investigation Unit investigations by an officer of at least Additional Superintendent of Police rank.
- S. 60Section 60 establishes Special Investigation Cells in each Police District to investigate serious and complex crimes.
- S. 61Section 61 mandates the Criminal Investigation Department to investigate serious crimes as directed by the State Government and the Director General of Police.
- S. 64Section 64 empowers the Director General of Police to make regulations for police administration, subject to state government approval.
- S. 65Section 65 governs Assam Police personnel's discipline and conduct under existing rules applicable to various police services.
- S. 66Section 66 mandates that all on-duty officers must be available for deployment anywhere in the state.
- S. 67Section 67 prohibits police officers from abandoning duties or withdrawing from posting without authorization.
- S. 68No police officer shall engage in any other employment or office of profit whatsoever, other than his duties under this
- S. 71Section 71 establishes the composition of the Assam Police Commission, including a retired High Court Judge as Chairperson and other qualified members.
- S. 72The Chairperson and the Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the State Government
- S. 73Section 73 bars individuals from serving on the Assam Police Commission if they meet any of several specified disqualifying criteria.
- S. 74(1) The term of office of a Member, and the Chairperson, shall be three years unless (a)
- S. 75Section 75 outlines grounds for removal of a Commission member by the State Government.
- S. 76Section 76 details the staffing and remuneration for the Assam Police Commission, allowing state-based adjustments and transparent selection.
- S. 77The Commission shall devise its own rules for the conduct of its business
- S. 78Section 78 establishes a commission to investigate serious misconduct by police officers, including death, grievous hurt, and extortion, among other offenses.
- S. 79Section 79 grants the Assam Police Commission powers equivalent to a Civil Court for investigations.
- S. 80Section 80 of the Assam Police Act, 2007 protects witnesses from civil or criminal proceedings based on their testimony before the Commission, except for false evidence.
- S. 82Section 82 directs the Commission to report its findings to the Director General of Police and State Government, to initiate departmental actions, and to review findings with additional information.
- S. 85Section 85 outlines the functions of the District Accountability Authority in handling complaints of misconduct within the Assam Police.
- S. 86Section 86 mandates District Accountability Authorities to submit annual reports to the Commission detailing misconduct cases and recommendations for police accountability.
- S. 87Section 87 empowers the Assam Police Commission to direct District Accountability Authorities and request state government action against non-compliant members.
- S. 88Section 88 outlines procedures for lodging complaints against police misconduct and ensures complainants' rights during departmental inquiries.
- S. 89Section 89 protects state authorities and commissions from lawsuits for actions taken in good faith under Chapter IX.
- S. 90Section 90 regulates assemblies and processions in Assam, allowing police to direct routes and prohibit them if they threaten peace.
- S. 91Section 91 authorizes police officers to stop and disperse assemblies or processions violating specific conditions.
- S. 92Section 92 empowers District Superintendents to regulate sound systems and maintain order on public roads.
- S. 97Section 97 mandates former police officers to return their appointment certificate and equipment, with failure resulting in a fine up to ₹2,000.
- S. 99Section 99 penalizes police officers for unauthorized searches, property seizures, unlawful detentions, and torture.
- S. 100Section 100 penalizes offenses causing inconvenience or danger in designated areas, including stray cattle and intoxicated behavior.
- S. 101Section 101 outlines procedures for publishing directions and regulations by the Assam Police, including various methods of public notice.
- S. 103Subject to the provisions contained in section 300 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- S. 104Section 104 allows accused to plead guilty and remit fines to avoid further proceedings.
- S. 105Section 105 applies Indian Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code provisions to penalties and fines for Assam Police Act offenses, allowing imprisonment for default on fines.
- S. 106Section 106 bars courts from taking cognizance of offenses under this chapter after the statutory limitation period.
- S. 107Section 107 assigns District Superintendent of Police's powers to the Commissioner of Police in notified areas.
- S. 108Section 108 allocates fees, service charges, rewards, and penalties collected by police to the State Government.
- S. 109Section 109 validates orders and notifications by the State Government or officers under this Act if published in the Official Gazette or signed by a certified officer.
- S. 110Section 110 of the Assam Police Act, 2007 ensures that any rules or actions made under the Act are valid despite minor formal defects.
- S. 111Whenever in consequence of the office of a Commissioner
- S. 112Section 112 of the Assam Police Act, 2007 allows the suspension or revocation of licenses or permissions granted under the Act for violations or offenses.
- S. 113Section 113 outlines methods for public notice publication under the Assam Police Act, 2007.
- S. 114Whenever under this Act, the doing or the
- S. 115Section 115 allows the State Government to create rules for the Assam Police Act and mandates their presentation to the Assam Legislative Assembly for review.
- S. 116Section 116 allows the State Government to issue notifications to address any difficulties in implementing the Assam Police Act, 2007.
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- S. 1875Section defines key terms used in the Assam Police Act, 2007, including "Police District," "Police Officer," "public place," and "terrorist activity."
- S. 1885Section outlines the role, structure, administration, and supervision of State Armed Police Battalions in Assam.
- S. 1891Measures to be taken in certain situations S3
- S. 1893Section outlines rules for managing, deploying, and assigning duties to police officers, and regulating police intelligence and record-keeping.
- S. 1895Section prohibits prosecution for certain offenses and unsound mind declaration from disqualifying police service.
- S. 1905Section 1905 of The Assam Police Act, 2007 outlines various offenses against public property and safety, allowing police to arrest offenders without a warrant upon complaint.