Bombay Police Act, 1951: Difference between revisions

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==Section 1==
==Section 1==
Short Title and Commencement: Specifies the title of the Act and the date it comes into effect.
Short title and extent
2. Definitions
3. Declaration of police officers as public servants
4. Constitution of police force
5. Police commissioner's powers
 
==Section 2==
==Section 2==
Definitions: Provides definitions for key terms used in the Act, such as "agricultural land," "owner," and "cultivator," to ensure clarity.
Police commissioner's appointment
2. Deputy commissioners
3. Assistant commissioners
4. Inspectors
5. Constables
11-15: Other ranks and positions
 
 
==Section 3==
==Section 3==
Land Tenure System: Outlines the structure of land tenure, including rights and responsibilities of landowners and tenants.
Police officers' powers
2. Arrest without warrant
3. Search and seizure
4. Entry into premises
5. Inspection of public places
21-33: Various powers related to maintenance of public order
 
 
==Section 4==
==Section 4==
Regulation of Agricultural Land Use: Establishes guidelines for the use of agricultural land, aiming to promote sustainable agricultural practices.
Police officers' duties
2. Maintenance of public order
3. Prevention of crime
4. Investigation
5. Protection of property
39-43: Other duties
 
==Section 5==
==Section 5==
Land Transfers: Regulates the sale, transfer, and lease of agricultural land, ensuring protection for existing tenants and preventing exploitation.
Police officers' conduct
==Section 6==
2. Disciplinary action
Rights of Tenants: Details the rights and protections afforded to tenants, including security of tenure and fair treatment by landlords.
3. Suspension
4. Dismissal
48-54: Appeals and review




==Section 6==
Police property management
2. Seizure of property
3. Disposal of property
58-63: Related provisions
==Section 7==
==Section 7==
State Intervention: Allows for state intervention in cases of land disputes or exploitation, providing mechanisms for dispute resolution.
1. Obstructing police
2. Assaulting police
3. Resisting arrest
4. False information
68-75: Other offences
==Section 8==
==Section 8==
Agricultural Development: Promotes agricultural development through various initiatives, including subsidies and support for farmers.
1. Police funds
2. Police regulations
3. Delegation of powers
79-85: Various miscellaneous provisions
==Section 9==
==Section 9==
Penalties and Offenses: Defines penalties for violations of the Act, including unauthorized land transfers or tenant harassment.
1. Repeal and savings
2. Transitional provisions
3. Power to make rules
89-92: Other supplemental provisions
==Section 10==
1. Amendment of section 15
2. Amendment of section 32


==Section 10==
Amendments: Provides a framework for amending the Act as necessary to address evolving agricultural and land management issues.





Latest revision as of 01:13, 5 October 2024

Section 1

Short title and extent 2. Definitions 3. Declaration of police officers as public servants 4. Constitution of police force 5. Police commissioner's powers

Section 2

Police commissioner's appointment 2. Deputy commissioners 3. Assistant commissioners 4. Inspectors 5. Constables 11-15: Other ranks and positions


Section 3

Police officers' powers 2. Arrest without warrant 3. Search and seizure 4. Entry into premises 5. Inspection of public places 21-33: Various powers related to maintenance of public order


Section 4

Police officers' duties 2. Maintenance of public order 3. Prevention of crime 4. Investigation 5. Protection of property 39-43: Other duties

Section 5

Police officers' conduct 2. Disciplinary action 3. Suspension 4. Dismissal 48-54: Appeals and review


Section 6

Police property management 2. Seizure of property 3. Disposal of property 58-63: Related provisions

Section 7

1. Obstructing police 2. Assaulting police 3. Resisting arrest 4. False information 68-75: Other offences

Section 8

1. Police funds 2. Police regulations 3. Delegation of powers 79-85: Various miscellaneous provisions

Section 9

1. Repeal and savings 2. Transitional provisions 3. Power to make rules 89-92: Other supplemental provisions

Section 10

1. Amendment of section 15 2. Amendment of section 32