The Mizoram Police Act, 2011
mizoram · 2012
- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement: (1) This Act may be called the Mizoram Police Act, 2011
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Mizoram Police Act, 2011, including core functions, insurgency, and militant activities.
- S. 3One Police Service,- There shall be one Police Service for the State of Mizoram
- S. 4Constitution and composition of the Police Service
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the appointment process for top police officials in Mizoram, including the Director General and other ranks.
- S. 6Selection and term of office of the Director General of Police
- S. 7Appointment of Legal Advisor
- S. 8Section 8 establishes Police Zones and Ranges in Mizoram, assigning supervisory roles to Inspector Generals and Deputy Inspector Generals.
- S. 9Section 9 allows the State Government to designate areas as Police Districts, with administration vested in the Superintendent of Police.
- S. 10Section 10 establishes special cells, sub-divisions, and circles within police districts for better crime management and community service.
- S. 11Section 11 of the Mizoram Police Act, 2011 establishes guidelines for creating and managing police stations, including staffing and amenities.
- S. 12Term of office of key police functionaries
- S. 13Coordination within the District Administration
- S. 14Section 14 establishes special railway police districts and outlines the roles and powers of designated police officers within these areas.
- S. 15Section 15 establishes State Intelligence and Criminal Investigation Departments within the Mizoram Police for crime investigation and intelligence.
- S. 16Technical and Support Services
- S. 17Appointment of Directors of State Police Academies and Principals of Police Training Schools
- S. 18Organization of research
- S. 19Oath or affirmation by police personnel
- S. 20Certificate of appointment
- S. 21Special Police Officers
- S. 22Appointment of Additional Police
- S. 23District Armed Reserves and State Armed Police Battalions
- S. 24Role and functions
- S. 25The District Armed Reserve
- S. 26Organizational structure of District Armed Reserves
- S. 27Organizational structure of the Armed Police Battalions
- S. 28Administration, Training, etc of Armed Police Battalions set up
- S. 29Superintendence of state police to vest in the State Government
- S. 30State Security Commission
- S. 31Composition of the Commission
- S. 32Grounds of ineligibility for Independent Members
- S. 33Term of office of Independent Members
- S. 34Removal of Independent Members
- S. 35Functions of the State Security Commission
- S. 36Expenses of the State Security Commission
- S. 37Administration of Police
- S. 38Powers and responsibilities of the Director General of Police
- S. 39Police Establishment Board and its functions
- S. 40Section 40 outlines the broad roles and duties of the Mizoram Police, including law enforcement, public order maintenance, crime prevention, and disaster response.
- S. 41Section 41 mandates police officers to treat the public courteously, assist vulnerable groups, and ensure impartial conduct during conflicts.
- S. 42Section 42 empowers the State Government to declare services essential and mandates police officers to follow superior orders during such emergencies.
- S. 43Section 43 allows a senior police officer to take over duties of a subordinate when necessary for better law enforcement.
- S. 44Section 44 allows outsourcing of non-core police duties to focus on core policing functions.
- S. 45Police Stations covering rural areas
- S. 46Security of Police Station
- S. 47Village visits by Station House Officer/Officer-in-Charge
- S. 48Village visits by Supervisory Officers
- S. 49Village Defense Parties
- S. 50Section 50 enlists eligible permanent village residents for Village Defense Party membership, excluding those with criminal records or misconduct.
- S. 51Term of Village Defense Party The Village Defense Party will normally be reconstituted every three years
- S. 52Removal of member of Village Defense Party
- S. 53Section 53 allows the Superintendent of Police to take action against Village Defense Party members, including removal, upon complaint.
- S. 54Day-to-day needs of Village Defense Party
- S. 55Identification Badge
- S. 56Return of Badge
- S. 57Community Liaison Group
- S. 58Identifying Policing need and meeting of Community Liaison Group
- S. 59Establishment of Metropolitan Police
- S. 60Section 60 outlines the appointment and roles of the Commissioner and other police commissioners in Mizoram.
- S. 61Magisterial powers of Commissioner of Police
- S. 62Section 62 establishes police districts, sub-divisions, and stations in Mizoram, defining their boundaries.
- S. 63Section 63 designates the hierarchy of police officers in charge of districts, sub-divisions, and stations.
- S. 64Section 64 allows police to require individuals likely to disturb peace or commit serious crimes to give bond for good behavior.
- S. 65Section 65 assigns enforcement and administration of various special acts to the Commissioner of Police in Mizoram.
- S. 66Section 66 mandates consultation with the police during urban planning to assess safety and security impacts.
- S. 67Section 67 establishes coordination mechanisms between police and other government agencies for public order and security.
- S. 68Internal Security Schemes
- S. 69Review and revision of the Internal Security Schemes
- S. 70Matters to be covered under Internal Security Schemes
- S. 71Coverage of vital installations under Internal Security Schemes
- S. 72Matters to be taken under certain situations
- S. 73Section 73 mandates regular updates to Internal Security Schemes with comprehensive SOPs for police actions in crime investigation.
- S. 74Investigations by Special Crime Investigation Unit
- S. 75Selection of officers for Special Crime Investigation Unit
- S. 76Tenure of officers posted in the Special Crime Investigation Unit
- S. 77Cases to be investigated by the Special Crime Investigation Unit
- S. 78Supervision of investigation taken up by the Special Crime Investigation Unit
- S. 79Criminal Investigation Department
- S. 80Selection of officers
- S. 81Scientific aids to investigation
- S. 82Training Policy
- S. 83Linking of training and promotion
- S. 84Regular up-gradation of Training Institutions
- S. 85Availing training facilities of the Central and Regional Police Training Institutions
- S. 86To follow standards and guidelines issued by Government of India and National Police Academy in training
- S. 87Research and Development
- S. 88Harnessing of developing technology and scientific aids in investigation
- S. 89Career planning - Procedure for promotion of police officers
- S. 90Framing of rules for administration of police
- S. 91Disciplinary Penalties
- S. 92Suspension
- S. 93Authority to suspend officers of subordinate ranks
- S. 94Misconduct
- S. 95Appeals against orders of punishment
- S. 96Separate set of rules for police personnel
- S. 97Police officers always on duty
- S. 98No abdication or withdrawal without authority
- S. 99Police officer barred from other employment
- S. 100Accountability of Police
- S. 101Police Accountability Commission
- S. 102Section 102 outlines the composition of the Commission, requiring five members with integrity, including a retired High Court Judge as Chairperson.
- S. 103Ineligibility for membership
- S. 104Term of office and conditions of service of members and Chairperson
- S. 105Removal of members
- S. 106The staff of the Commission
- S. 107Conduct of business
- S. 108Functions of the Commission
- S. 109Powers of the Commission
- S. 110Statements made to the Commission
- S. 111Persons likely to be prejudicially affected to be heard
- S. 112Decisions and Directions of the Commission
- S. 113Section 113 mandates the Commission to prepare and publish annual and special reports on police misconduct, making them accessible to the public.
- S. 114Section 114 establishes a District-level Police Accountability Authority to receive and address complaints against police misconduct.
- S. 115Section 115 of the Mizoram Police Act, 2011 outlines the functions of the District Accountability Authority in handling complaints of misconduct by police officers.
- S. 116Report of the District Accountability Authority
- S. 117Relationship between the Commission and District Authority
- S. 118Rights of the complainant
- S. 119Duty of the police and other state agencies
- S. 120Interference with the functioning of the Commission or the Authority
- S. 121Training
- S. 122Protection of action in good faith
- S. 123Funding
- S. 124Welfare Board
- S. 125Insurance cover, allowances and medical facilities
- S. 126Grievance Redressal
- S. 127Working hours
- S. 128Regulation of public assemblies and processions
- S. 129Assemblies and processions violating prescribed conditions
- S. 130Regulation of the use of mike and other sound systems in public places
- S. 131Directions to keep order on public roads
- S. 132Penalty for disobeying orders or directions
- S. 133Power to reserve public places and erect barriers
- S. 134Obstruction in police work
- S. 135Unauthorized use of police uniform
- S. 136Refusal to deliver up certificate etc
- S. 137False or misleading statement made to the police
- S. 138Dereliction of duty by a police officer
- S. 139Section 139 penalizes police officers for unauthorized searches, unlawful seizures, and unlawful violence.
- S. 140Offences by the public
- S. 141Procedure for posting directions and public notices
- S. 142Prosecution of police officers
- S. 143Prosecution for offences under other laws
- S. 144Summary disposal of certain cases
- S. 145Recovery of penalties and fines imposed by Magistrates
- S. 146Limitation of actions
- S. 147Powers of District Superintendent of Police to be exercised by Commissioner of Police
- S. 148Disposal of fees and rewards
- S. 149Method of proving orders and notifications
- S. 150Validity of rules and orders
- S. 151Officers holding charge of or succeeding to vacancies competent to exercise powers
- S. 152Public notices how to be given
- S. 153Consent of a competent authority may be proved by writing under his signature
- S. 154Power to make rules
- S. 155Power to remove difficulties
- S. 156Persons aggrieved may apply to State Government to annul, reverse or alter any rule or order
- S. 157Repeal and saving