# The Police Act, 1861, Section 2: Constitution of the force

- Act: The Police Act, 1861 (Act 5 of 1861)
- In force from: 1861-03-22
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/police-act-1861/section/2/

## Text

22. Constitution of the forces.-- The entire police-establishment under a 1[State Government] shall for the purposes of this Act, be deemed to be one 3police force, and shall be formally enrolled; and shall consist of such number of officers and men, and shall be constituted in such manner, 4*** as shall from time to time be ordered by the 1[State Government] 5***. 6[Subject to the provisions of this Act the pay and all other conditions of service of members of the subordinate ranks of any police force shall be such as may-be determined by the 2[State] Government.]

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