Authority of District Superintendent of Police over village police
Section 47 of the Police Act, 1861 deals with authority of District Superintendent of Police over village police. It shall be lawful for the [State Government] in carrying this Act into effect in any part of the territories subject to such [State Government], to declare that any authority which now is or may be exercised by the Magistrate of the district over any village-watchman to or other village police-offi The Act came into force on 22 Mar 1861.
It shall be lawful for the 1 [State Government] in carrying this Act into effect in any part of the territories subject to such 1 [State Government], to declare that any authority which now is or may be exercised by the Magistrate of the district over any village-watchman to or other village police-officer for the purposes of police, shall be exercised, subject to the general control of the Magistrate of the district, by the District Superintendent of Police.
Section 47, The Police Act, 1861 (Act 5 of 1861).
Questions about Section 47
What does Section 47 of the Police Act deal with?
Section 47 of the Police Act is headed "Authority of District Superintendent of Police over village police". It shall be lawful for the [State Government] in carrying this Act into effect in any part of the territories subject to such [State Government], to declare that any authority which now is or may be exercised by the Magistrate of the district over any village-watchman to or other village police-offi
How do I find court cases under Section 47 of the Police Act?
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When did Section 47 of the Police Act come into force?
Section 47 of the Police Act, cited as Police Act 1861 47, came into force on 22 Mar 1861, having been enacted on 22 Mar 1861. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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