Act Number: 24

Act Name: The Madras District Police Act, 1859

Year: 1859

Enactment Date: 1859-07-06

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

Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs

Department: Department of States

Section 17: Powers of special Police Officers.
    Every special Police Officer so appointed shall have the same powers, privileges, and protection, and be liable to all such duties and penalties, and be subordinate to the same authorities as the ordinary Officers of Police.
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