Section 4
Superintendence vested in Governor in Council.
The Madras District Police Act, 1859
About this Act
An Act for the better regulation of the Police within the Territories subject to the Presidency of Fort St. George.
The superintendence of the police
throughout the General Police District shall vest in, and be exercised by the Governor in council, and,
except as authorized by him under the provisions of this Act, no person, Officer, or Court shall be
empowered to appoint, supersede, or control any Police functionary, any Regulation Act or usage to the
contrary notwithstanding.