The Delhi Police Act, 1978

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ACT NO. 34 OF 1978 1242 [27th August, 1978] An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the regulation of the police in the Union territory of Delhi..

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Section 1

1. The Madras Restriction of Habitual Offenders Act as in force in Delhi 1948 2. The Punjab Security of State Act as in force in Delhi 1953 3. The Madras Dramatic Performances Act as in force in Delhi 1954 4. The Delhi Public Gambling Act 1955. 5. The Bombay Prevention of Begging Act as in force in Delhi 1959

Section 1

1. The Madras Restriction of Habitual Offenders Act as in force in Delhi 1948 2. The Punjab Security of State Act as in force in Delhi 1953 3. The Madras Dramatic Performances Act as in force in Delhi 1954 4. The Delhi Public Gambling Act 1955. 5. The Bombay Prevention of Begging Act as in force in Delhi 1959

Section 1

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            "content": "1951\nXXII\nThe provisions of the Bombay Police Act, 1951, as in force in Delhi\nSCHEDULE III\n(See section 150)\nDesignation of officer in the Posts to which the officers of the Delhi police Delhi police shall be deemed to be appointed (1) (2) 1. Inspector General of Police Commissioner of Police. 2. Deputy Inspector General of Police Additional Commissioner of Police. 3. Superintendent of Police Deputy Commissioner of Police. 4. Assistant Inspector General of Police Deputy Commissioner of Police, 5. Additional Superintendent of Additional Deputy police. Commissioner of Police 6. Assistant Superintendent of Police Assistant Commissioner of Police. 7. Deputy Superintendent of Police Assistant Commissioner of Police.\nDesignation of officer in the Posts to which the officers of the Delhi police Delhi police shall be deemed to be appointed (1) (2) 1. Inspector General of Police Commissioner of Police. 2. Deputy Inspector General of Police Additional Commissioner of Police. 3. Superintendent of Police Deputy Commissioner of Police. 4. Assistant Inspector General of Police Deputy Commissioner of Police, 5. Additional Superintendent of Additional Deputy police. Commissioner of Police 6. Assistant Superintendent of Police Assistant Commissioner of Police. 7. Deputy Superintendent of Police Assistant Commissioner of Police.\nDesignation of officer in the Posts to which the officers of the Delhi police Delhi police shall be deemed to be appointed\n(1)\n(2)\n1.\nInspector General of Police\nCommissioner of Police.\n2.\nDeputy Inspector General of Police\nAdditional Commissioner of Police.\n3.\nSuperintendent of Police\nDeputy Commissioner of Police.\n4.\nAssistant Inspector General of Police\nDeputy Commissioner of Police,\n5.\nAdditional Superintendent of Additional Deputy police.\nCommissioner of Police\n6.\nAssistant Superintendent of Police\nAssistant Commissioner of Police.\n7.\nDeputy Superintendent of Police\nAssistant Commissioner of Police.",
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        "Act Number": "ACT NO. 34 OF 1978 1242 [27th August, 1978] An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the regulation of the police in the Union territory of Delhi..",
        "Enactment Date": "27th August, 1978",
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        "Location": "Delhi"
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