Section 6

Powers of Police, &c.

The Madras District Police Act, 1859

  • Act 24 of 1859
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
About this Act

An Act for the better regulation of the Police within the Territories subject to the Presidency of Fort St. George.

All sections
    All powers not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act which up to the passing of this Act belonged by law to the existing police authorities shall be vested in the Police authorities appointed under this Act:
    Provided that always that no police functionary so appointed shall possess or exercise any judicial or revenue authority.

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