# The Police Act, 1861, Section 4: Inspector-General of Police, etc

- 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/4/

## Text

1The administration of the police throughout the general police district shall be vested in an officer to be styled the Inspector-General of Police, and in such Deputy Inspectors-General and Assistant Inspectors-General as to the 2 [State Government] shall been seem fit. The administration of the police throughout the local jurisdiction of the Magistrate of the district shall, under the general control and direction of such Magistrate, be vested in a District Superintendent and such Assistant District Superintendents as the 2 [State Government] shall consider necessary. 3 * * * * *

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