The POLICE ACT, 1949

Sections

Section 1 — Short title, extent and commencement.

(1) This Act may be called the Police Act, 1949.

(2) It extends to all the Union territories.

(3) It shall come into force in a Union territory on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in this behalf for such territory.

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  1. 1.Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2.Definition.
  3. 3.Constitution of general police-district embracing two or more Union territories.
  4. 4.Constitution of one police force for general police-district.
  5. 5.Superintendence and administration of police.
  6. 6.Application of the Police Act, 1861.
  7. 7.Saving.