Section 26 of The Manipur (Sales of Motor Spirit and Lubricants) Taxation Act, 1962
Power of investigation.
- (1)Every officer, not below such rank as may be prescribed, shall within the area for which he is appointed, have power to investigate all offences punishable under this Act.
- (2)Every such officer shall in the conduct of such investigation exercise the powers conferred by the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898), upon an officer in charge of a police station for the investigation of a cognizable offence.
Summary
- Officers who are at or above a certain minimum rank, which is decided by the rules, have the power to investigate all crimes under this law.
- These investigation powers can only be used within the specific geographical area where the officer has been appointed to work.
- When investigating, these officers have the exact same powers that a police officer in charge of a police station has when investigating a serious crime, referred to in law as a cognizable offence, under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Which officers can investigate crimes under this law?
Only officers who are at or above the minimum rank specified in the rules can investigate crimes under this law.
2. Can an appointed officer investigate a crime anywhere in Manipur?
No, an officer can only investigate offences within the specific local area for which they have been appointed.
3. What legal powers do these officers have during an investigation?
They have the same powers that a police station officer in charge has under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, when investigating a cognizable offence, which is a serious crime where police can arrest someone without a warrant.
Test yourself
Q1.Who has the authority to investigate offences under Section 26 of The Manipur (Sales of Motor Spirit and Lubricants) Taxation Act, 1962?
Q2.Under Section 26 of The Manipur (Sales of Motor Spirit and Lubricants) Taxation Act, 1962, what procedure or law governs the powers of an investigating officer?
Q3.If an officer of the prescribed rank is appointed solely for the Thoubal district, what is the geographic limit of their power under Section 26 of The Manipur (Sales of Motor Spirit and Lubricants) Taxation Act, 1962?
Q4.What type of offence powers are conferred on an investigating officer under Section 26 of The Manipur (Sales of Motor Spirit and Lubricants) Taxation Act, 1962?