Section 70
Section 70 of the Assam Police Act, 2007 (Single Document). The State Government shall, within three months of the coming into effect of this Act, establish a State-level Police Accountability Commission ("the Commission"), consisting of a Chairperson, Members and such other staff as may be necessary, to enquire into public complaints supported by sworn stat
The State Government shall, within three months of the coming into effect of this Act, establish a State-level Police Accountability Commission ("the Commission"), consisting of a Chairperson, Members and such other staff as may be necessary, to enquire into public complaints supported by sworn statement against the police personnel for serious misconduct and perform such other functions as stipulated in this Chapter. Composition of 71. The Commission shall have a Chairperson end three members the Commission with a credible record of integrity and commitment to human rights and shall consist of , (a) a retired High Court Judge, who shall be the Chairperson of the Commission;
(b) a retired police officer superannuated in the rank of Director General of Police or Additional Director General of Police;
(c) a person with a minimum of 10 years of experience either as a judicial officer. public prosecutor, practicing advocate, or a professor of law; or a person of repute and standing from the civil society; and (d) a retired officer with experience in public administration, not below the rank of Commissioner and Secretary to the State Government:
Provided that at least one member of the Commission shall be a woman and not more than one member shall be a retired police officer. Appointment of 72. Chairperson and Members lneligibility for membership The Chairperson and the Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the State Government.
Section 70, The Assam Police Act, 2007 (Single Document) (Act 20 of 2007).
Questions about Section 70
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When was the Assam Police Act, 2007 (Single Document) enacted?
Assam Police Act, 2007 (Single Document) was enacted in 2007 as Act 20 of 2007. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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