Skip to main content

The Meghalaya Police Act, 2010 (Act No. 7 of 2011)

Meghalaya

An Act to regulate the role, functions and management of police establishments and for matters relating thereto.

Act number
7 of 2011
Ministry
Meghalaya Law Department
Department
Law Department
Enacted
4 Feb 2011

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

136 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. Section 2Definitions
  3. Section 3One Police Service for the whole State.
  4. Section 4Constitution and composition of the Police Service.
  5. Section 5Appointment of Director General, Additional Director Generals, Inspector General, Deputy and Assistant Inspector Generals.
  6. Section 6Selection and Minimum Tenure of DGP.
  7. Section 7Appointment of Legal Advisors and Financial Advisor.
  8. Section 8Creation of Police Ranges.
  9. Section 9Police Districts
  10. Section 10District-level Special Cells, SubDivisions and Circles.
  11. Section 11Police Stations.
  12. Section 12Term of office of key police functionaries.
  13. Section 13Coordination within the District Administration
  14. Section 14Special Branch and Criminal Investigation Department.
  15. Section 15Anti-Infiltration Directorate.
  16. Section 16Technical and support Services.
  17. Section 17Appointment of the Principal of Police Training Academy/College/School.
  18. Section 18Oath or affirmation by police personnel
  19. Section 19Certificate of appointment.
  20. Section 20Special Police Officers.
  21. Section 21Appointment of Additional Police.
  22. Section 22Rank structure at the primary levels of Unarmed Branch.
  23. Section 23Recruitment to the post of constable.
  24. Section 24Service Conditions of Primary Ranks in the Unarmed Branch.
  25. Section 25District Armed Branch and Meghalaya Police Battalions including the India Reserve Battalions.
  26. Section 26Role and functions.
  27. Section 27Organizational structure of District Armed Branch.
  28. Section 28Organizational structure of the Meghalaya Police Battalions including the India Reserve Battalions.
  29. Section 29Recruitment
  30. Section 30Training
  31. Section 31Deployment
  32. Section 32Adequacy of Arms, Equipment and Accoutrement
  33. Section 33Superintendence of State police to vest in the State Government.
  34. Section 34Strategic Policing Plan.
  35. Section 35State Security Commission
  36. Section 36Composition of the State Security Commission.
  37. Section 37Transport cost and sitting fees for ‘Independent Members’.
  38. Section 38Composition of the Panel for selection of Independent Members.
  39. Section 39Method of Selection.
  40. Section 40Grounds of ineligibility for Independent Members.
  41. Section 41Meetings of the Commission.
  42. Section 42Term of office of Independent Members.
  43. Section 43Removal of Independent Members.
  44. Section 44Functions of the Commission.
  45. Section 45Administration of Police Service.
  46. Section 46Powers and responsibilities of the Director General of Police.
  47. Section 47Police Establishment Board and Review Committee.
  48. Section 48Procedure for promotion of police officers.
  49. Section 49Meeting of the Board and Review Committee.
  50. Section 50Framing of Rule.
  51. Section 51Computerization of service records.
  52. Section 52Training Policy for the police.
  53. Section 53Financial management and function as Heads of Department.
  54. Section 54Role, functions and duties of the Police.
  55. Section 55Social responsibilities of the police.
  56. Section 56Duties in emergencies situation
  57. Section 57Senior police officer performing duties of a subordinate officer.
  58. Section 58Police officers to keep diary.
  59. Section 59Police Stations covering rural areas.
  60. Section 60Village visits by Officer-in-Charge of Police Stations.
  61. Section 61Enlistment of Village Guard and Selection Criteria.
  62. Section 62Duties and Responsibilities of Village Guard.
  63. Section 63Village Defence Parties
  64. Section 64Community Liaison Group
  65. Section 65Internal Security Scheme
  66. Section 66Criminal Investigation Department
  67. Section 67Training
  68. Section 68Research & Development.
  69. Section 69Career Planning
  70. Section 70Framing of rules for administration of police
  71. Section 71Rules governing Discipline of Police Personnel.
  72. Section 72Police personnel always on duty.
  73. Section 73Police Accountability for conduct.
  74. Section 74Composition of the Commission
  75. Section 75Ineligibility for membership
  76. Section 76Term of office and conditions of service of members and Chairperson.
  77. Section 77Removal of members.
  78. Section 78The staff of the Accountability Commission.
  79. Section 79Conduct of business.
  80. Section 80Functions of the Commission.
  81. Section 81Powers of the Accountability Commission.
  82. Section 82Statements made to the Accountability Commission.
  83. Section 83Persons likely to be prejudicially affected to be heard.
  84. Section 84Decisions and Directions of the Accountability Commission
  85. Section 85Reports of the Commission
  86. Section 86Rights of the Complainant.
  87. Section 87Duty of the police and other State agencies.
  88. Section 88Interference with the functioning of the Accountability Commission.
  89. Section 89Training
  90. Section 90Review of police performance.
  91. Section 91Protection of action taken in good faith.
  92. Section 92Funding
  93. Section 93Welfare Bureau
  94. Section 94Grievance Redressal
  95. Section 95Working hours.
  96. Section 96Medals, Rewards and Commendation Certificates.
  97. Section 97Bravery Awards and meritorious and distinguish service.
  98. Section 98Regulation of public assemblies and processions.
  99. Section 99Assemblies and processions violating prescribed conditions.
  100. Section 100Regulation of the use of music and other sound systems in public places.
  101. Section 101Directions to keep order on public roads.
  102. Section 102Penalty for disobeying order or directions.
  103. Section 103Power to reserve public places and erect barriers.
  104. Section 104Obstruction in police work.
  105. Section 105Unauthorized use of police uniform.
  106. Section 106Refusal to deliver up certificate etc. on ceasing to be police officers.
  107. Section 107False or misleading statement made to the police.
  108. Section 108Dereliction of duty by a police officer.
  109. Section 109Arrest, search, seizure and violence.
  110. Section 110Offences by the public.
  111. Section 111Procedure for posting directions and public notices.
  112. Section 112Prosecution of police officers.
  113. Section 113Prosecution for offences under other laws.
  114. Section 114Summary disposal of certain cases.
  115. Section 115Recovery of penalties and fines imposed by Magistrates.
  116. Section 116Limitations of actions.
  117. Section 117Disposal of fees and rewards.
  118. Section 118Method of proving orders and notifications.
  119. Section 119Validity of rules and order.
  120. Section 120When office of Magistrate or police officer falls vacant, any officer holding charge competent to exercise power.
  121. Section 121Licenses and written permissions to specify conditions, and to be signed.
  122. Section 122Revocation of licenses
  123. Section 123When license revoked, grantee to be deemed without license.
  124. Section 124Grantee to produce licence and permission, when required.
  125. Section 125Public notices how to be given.
  126. Section 126Consent of a competent authority may be proved by writing under his signature.
  127. Section 127Signature on notices may be stamped.
  128. Section 128Persons aggrieved may apply to State Government to annul, reverse or alter any rule or order.
  129. Section 129Persons aggrieved may apply to State Government to annul, reverse or alter any rule or order.
  130. Section 130Protection of action taken in good faith
  131. Section 131Power to make rules
  132. Section 132Power to remove difficulties
  133. Section 133Notification of rules and regulations in the Official Gazette and laying of rules and regulations
  134. Section 134Government to issue directions in order to achieve the objective of the Act
  135. Section 135Interpretation.
  136. Section 136Repeal and savings