Section 73

In force Act 20 of 2007 As on 26 Oct 2026

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Act 20 of 2007 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 73 of the Assam Police Act, 2007. A person shall be ineligible to be a Member of the Commission, if he ,- (a) is not a citizen of India;

A person shall be ineligible to be a Member of the Commission, if he ,- (a) is not a citizen of India;
(b) is serving in any police, military or allied organizations, or has so served in the twelve months preceding such appointment;
(c) is employed as a public servant;
(d) holds any elected office, including that of Member of Parliament or State Legislature or any local body;
(e) is a member of, or is associated in any manner with, an organization declared as unlawful under an existing law;
(f) is an office-bearer or a member of any political party;
(g) has been convicted for any criminal offence involving moral turpitude or for an offence punishable with imprisonment of one year or more;
(h) is facing prosecution for any offence mentioned in Clause (g) above and against whom charges have been framed by a Court of Law; or (i) is of unsound mind and has been so declared by a competent Court. Term of office and conditions of service of members and Chairperson
Section 73, The Assam Police Act, 2007 (Act 20 of 2007).

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Questions about Section 73

How do I find court cases under Section 73 of the Assam Police Act?

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What should I read with Section 73 of the Assam Police Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was the Assam Police Act enacted?

Assam Police Act 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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