Section 16: Power of investigation

The Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act, 1968State Act of Andhra Pradesh · Act 16 of 1968

(1) Every Police Officer not below the rank of a Sub-Inspector shall have power to investigate all offences punishable under this Act.

(2) Every such officer shall in the conduct of such investigation, exercise the powers, except the power to arrest without warrant otherwise than under Section 15 conferred by the 1[Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973,] 1[Central Act 2 of 1974] upon an officer in-charge of a police station for the investigation of a cognizable offence.

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Where this provision sits

Act	The Andhra Pradesh Lotteries Act, 1968
Section	16
Marginal note	Power of investigation
Jurisdiction	State of Andhra Pradesh
Status	In force as published by the source

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