Section 11 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978
- (1)Each police district shall be under the charge of a Deputy Commissioner of Police who may be assisted in the discharge of his duties by one or more Additional Deputy Commissioners of Police.
- (2)Each police sub-division shall be under the charge of an Assistant Commissioner of Police and each police station shall be under the charge of an Inspector of Police.
Summary
- Each police district in Delhi is placed under the direct charge of a Deputy Commissioner of Police.
- One or more Additional Deputy Commissioners of Police can be assigned to assist the Deputy Commissioner in managing the district's police affairs.
- Every police sub-division within a district is supervised by an Assistant Commissioner of Police.
- Each individual police station is placed under the charge of an Inspector of Police.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who runs a police station under Section 11 of the Delhi Police Act?
Under Section 11 of the Delhi Police Act, 1978, a police station is placed under the direct charge of an Inspector of Police.
2. Can a Deputy Commissioner of Police get help to manage a district under the Delhi Police Act of 1978?
Yes, under Section 11 of the Delhi Police Act, 1978, a Deputy Commissioner of Police can be assisted by one or more Additional Deputy Commissioners of Police in discharging their district duties.
3. Who is in charge of a police sub-division under Section 11 of the Delhi Police Act 1978?
Under Section 11 of the Delhi Police Act, 1978, an Assistant Commissioner of Police is the officer in charge of a police sub-division.
4. What rank must an officer hold to lead a police district under the Delhi Police Act?
Under Section 11 of the Delhi Police Act, 1978, a police district must be under the charge of a Deputy Commissioner of Police.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 11 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978, which of the following officers is legally designated to be in charge of an individual police station?
Q2.Under Section 11 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978, if a police district has a high workload, who is authorized to assist the Deputy Commissioner of Police in discharging their duties?
Q3.Under Section 11 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978, what is the hierarchical relationship between a district and a sub-division regarding their commanding officers?
Q4.Under Sections 11 and 12 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978, who is responsible for appointing the officer who holds charge of a police station?