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(1) The State Government shall appoint the Director General of Police from amongst the five eligible senior-most officers of the State, cm pan, 1 led for the rank. (2) The empanelment for the rank of Director General of Police shall be done by the State Security Commission considering, inter alia. ■ following critcria:- (a) length of service and fitness <?f health, standaid: prescribed by the State Govcmmcn«; (b) assessment ot the pcrtormance appraisal reports of the previous fifteen years of service by assigning weightages to different grading, namely, 'Out-landing'. ‘Very Good’, ‘Good’ and ‘Satisfactory ', (c) range of relevant experience, indiaiing experience of work tn central police o;gan:zations, and training courses undergone; (d) indictment in any criminal or disciplinary proceedings or on lhe counts of corruption or moral turpitude: or charges having been framed by a court of law in such eases; (e) due wcighlage to award of medals for gallantry, distinguished and meritorious service. (3) The Director General of Police so appointed shall have a minimum tenure of one year subject to his norma* date of supcrannuationr- Provided that the Director Genera! o f Police may be transferred from the post before the expiry o f his tenure bv the State Government consequent upon. - (a) conviction by a court ot law in criminal offence or where charges have been framed by a court in a case involving corruption or moral turpitude; or 878 THE.,ASSAM GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 31.. 2007 Administration o! Police «ti Meuonnbran Aivas. Major I irbut! Arras end other notified Areas Creation o f Police Zones and Ranges ! (b) punishment of dismissal, removal, or compulsory retirement from service or of reduction to a lower post, or imposition of any other penalty other than censure awarded under the provisions of relevant Acts and Rules; or (c) suspension from service in accordance with the provisions of the rules; or (d) incapacitation by physical or mental illness or otherwise becoming unable to discharge his functions as the Director General of Police; or (e) promotion to a higher [tost under either the State or the Central Government, subject to the officer's consent to such a posting. (f) inefficiency or negligence oi misdemeanour prima facie established after preliminary enquiry': Provided that in public interest the Stale Government may transfer the Director General of Police as may he deemed appropriate to meet any contingency the State Government may, by notification in the official gazette establish for each urban areas with a population of 10 lakhs or more as may be notified for the purpose from time to lime, a police system w hich is capable of handling the typical complex problems of crime , pubhc order and internal security in urban areas, which call for quick and comprehensive response springing from purposeful direction unitary chain of command, professional competence, functional specialization and legal authority coupled with accountability as follows : - The State Government may appoint a police officer not below the rank of Inspector General of Police to be the Commissioner for any area specified in a notification issued by the State Government in ihis behalf and published in the Official Gazette ; I he Commissioner shall exercise such powers, perform such functions and duties and shall have such responsibilities and authority as are provided by this Act, or as may otherwise be directed by the State Government by general or special order: Provided that in any area /or which a ( otnmissioner is appointed and is empowered to exercise to any power or perform any /unction or duly under this Act or any other Act. the District Magistrate shall not exercise the same power or perform the same function or duty not withstanding the fact that such ureaforms part of a District within the territorial jurisdiction of the District Magistrate. (i) ii ) 8.( i) The Stale Government, in consultation with the Director General of Police, may by notification divide the entire geographical area of the State into one or more Police Zones.Each Zone, comprising two or more Police Ranges, shall be headed by an Officer of the rank of Inspector General who shall supervise the police administration of the Zone and report directly to the Director General of Police. IH ^ jS S A J^ G A ^ T T E , EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 31, 2007 ' 1879 (2) I he State Government, in consultation with the Director General o.f Police of the Stele, may by notification create as many Police Ranges as deemed necessary. Lar-i: -.in:,.-.. i-n-ting of two or more Police Districts, shall be headed by an officer of the rank of Deputy Inspector General who shall supervise the police administration of the Range and report directly to the Inspector General in charge of the Zone in the jurisdiction of which the Range falls. Police 9 . Districts Dislict level Special Celis.Sub Division s and Circles The State Government may in consultation with the Director General of Police of the State, may by notification declare any area within the State to be a Police District. The administration of the Police throughout such district shall vest in the Superintendent of Police who may be assisted by as many Additional, Assistant or Deputy Superintendents, as deemed necessary and are notified. 10, (1) For the purpose of dealing with a particular category of crime or providing better service to the community at large including victims of crime , the State Government may, in consultation with the Director General of Police of the State and by Notification , create one or more Special Cells in each Police District, to be headed by an officer of the rank of Assistant / Deputy Superintendent of Police. (2) The State Government may by notification divide each Police District into as many Sub-Divisions as deemed necessary, to be headed by an officer of the rank of Assistant/Deputy Superintendent of Police. (3) The State Government may by notification divide each Police Sub-Division into two or more Circles, each to be headed by an Officer of the rank of Inspector or Deputy Superintendent of Police. 11.(1) The State Government may, in consultation with the Director General of Police of the State and by notification, create as many Police Stations with as many outposts as necessary, in a Police Dislrictas deemed necessary, duly keeping in view the population, the area, the crime situation, the workload in terms of law and order and the distances to be travelled by the inhabitants to reach the Police Station. (2) Two or more Police Stations may be assigned to a Police Circle for the purpose of control and supervision. (3) A Police Station shall be headed by an Officer in Charge not below the rank of Sub-Inspector of Police: Provided that larger Police Stations may be placed under the supervision o f officers o f the rank o f Inspector o f Police. (4) There shall"be a crime investigation unit of appropriate strength in each Police Station. (5) The Superintendent of Police of a district may constitute a community liaison group as may be prescribed for each police station comprising respectable local residents of the area including the representatives of the weaker sections and women with unimpeachable character antecedents and aptitude for community service to aid and advise the police in its functioning . 1880 THE ASSAM GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 31, 2007 Each Police Station shall prominently display all the relevant information required to be made public, as may be required. Appointment and 12.(1) The State Government shall appoint and transfer officers of the rank fuM tionwS of Assistant/Deputy Superintendent of Police and above. (2) The Government may when deemed necessary post of a Senior Superintendent of Police in a district who will discharge all the functions of a Superintendent of Police in charge of a district: Provided that the State Government may appoint one or more Superintendents of Police in a district under the control and supervision of Senior Superintendent of Police . (3) Following police officers on operational duties in the field shall have a term of minimum one year:- (i) Superintendent of Police in charge of District; (ii) Officer in charge of Police Station: Provided that any such officer may be transferred from his post before the expiry of the minimum tenure o f one year consequent upon,- (a) promotion to a higher post; or (b) conviction, or charges having been framed, by a court of law in a criminal offence; or (c) punishment of dismissal, removal, discharge or compulsory retirement from service or of reduction to a lower rank, or imposition of any other penalty other than censure awarded under the relevant Acts and Rules ;or (d) suspension from service in accordance with the provisions of the Rules; or (e) incapacitation by physical or mental illness or otherwise becoming unable to discharge his functions and duties; or (f) the need to fill up a vacancy caused by promotion, transfer, or retirement; or (g) on deputation with the consent of the officer concerned ; or (h) inefficiency or negligence or misdemeanor prima facie established after preliminary enquiry : Provided that in the public interest the State Government may transfer the Superintendent o f Police o f the District as may be deemed appropriate to meet any contingency: Provided further that in the public interest the Director General o f Police o f the State may transfer Officers in Charge o f Police Station o f the rank of Inspector and District Superintendent o f Police may transfer the Officer in Charge o f Police Station o f the rank o f Sub-Inspector o f Police within the district as may be deemed appropriate to meet any contingency. THE ASSAM GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 31, 2007. 1881