(l)The administration of the Police Force throughout the State shall be vested in the Director General of Police of the State and in such Additional Directors General, Inspectors General, Deputy Inspectors General and other officers as appointed under this Act.
(2)The administration of Police in a district shall vest in the District Superintendent of Police:
lHfc ASSAM G A Z bt lb , bX 1KAORD1NARY, AUGUST 31, 2007 I * Powers and Responsibilities o f the Director General o f Police Police Establishment Board Functions o f the Police Establishment Board
Provided that the State Government may intervene in the exercise o f the powers o f administration by the Director General o f Police o f the State or any other authorized officer, in accordance with the prescribed rules, regulations or in exceptional circumstances involving urgent public interest, reasons for which shall be recorded in writing.
43. As head of the State Police Force, it shall be the responsibility of the Director General of Police of the State to,-
(a) make operational the Government policies and any action plans approved by the State Government; and
(b) administer, control and supervise the Police Force to ensure its efficiency, effectiveness, responsiveness and accountability.
44. The State Government shall constitute a Police Establishment Board (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Establishment Board’) with the Director General of Police of the State as its Chairperson and two other senior officers not below the rank o f Inspector General o f Police within the police organization o f the State as members.
45. The Police Establishment Board shall perform the following functions:
(a) accept and examine complaints from police officers about being subjected to illegal orders. The Establishment Board shall make appropriate recommendation to the Director General of Police of the State for necessary action:
Provided that i f the matter under report involves any authority o f or above the ranks o f the members o f the Police Establishment Board, it shall forward such report to the State Security Commission fo r further action.
(b) recommend annually a panel of names o f suitable officers to the State Government for posting in the rank of Assistant/Deputy Superintendent of Police.
(c) recommend to the Director General of Police of the State the names of officers upto the rank of Sub-Inspector for posting to a Police District on initial appointment, or for transfer from one Police District to another, where such transfer is considered expedient for the Police Force.
(d) recommend posting and transfer of officers in the rank of Inspector to the Director General of Police of the State:
Provided that on the specific authorization o f the Director General o f Police o f the State, the Range Deputy Inspector General o f Police may effect inter district transfer o f officers upto the rank o f Sub-Inspector within the range on recommendation o f concerned District Superintendent o f Police.
Provided further that in the public interest the Director General o f Police o f the State may transfer any officer up to the rank o f Inspector as deemed appropriate to meet any contingency.
THE ASSAM GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 31, 2007 1889 transfer and posting o f non-gaaetted ranks w ithin a police range or Police district
46. Postings and transfers of non-gazetted police officers within a Police District shall be decided by the District Superintendent of Police.
Chapter -IV Role, Function, Duties and Responsibilities of the Police.
Role and 47. The role and functions of the police shall broadly be,- Functions o f the Police (a) to uphold and enforce the law impartially, and to protect life, liberty, property, human rights, and dignity of the members o f the public ;
( b) to promote and preserve public order;
(c) to protect internal security, to prevent and control terrorist activities, breach of communal harmony, militant activities and other situations affecting Internal Security,
(d) to protect public properties including roads, railways, bridges, vital installations and establishments etc. against acts of vandalism, violence or any kind of attack;
(e) to prevent crimes, and reduce the opportunities for the commission of crimes through their own preventive action and measures as well as by aiding and cooperating with other relevant agencies in implementing due measures for prevention of crimes;
(f) to accurately register all complaints brought to them by a complainant or his representative, in person or received by post, e-mail or other means, and take prompt follow-up action thereon, after duly acknowledging the receipt of the complaint;
(g) to register and investigate all cognizable offences coming to their notice through such complaints or otherwise, duly supplying a copy of the First Information Report to the complainant, and where appropriate, to apprehend the offenders, and extend requisite assistance in the prosecution o f offenders;
(h) to create and maintain a feeling of security in the community, and as far as possible prevent conflicts and promote amity;
(i) to provide ,as first responders, all possible help to people in situations arising out of natural or man-made disasters, and to provide active assistance to other agencies in relief and rehabilitation measures;
(j) to aid individuals who are in danger of physical harm to their person or property, and to provide necessary help and afford relief to people in distress situations;
(k) to facilitate orderly movement of people and vehicles, and to control and regulate traffic on roads and highways;
(l) to collect intelligence relating to matters affecting public peace, and all kind of crimes including social offences, communalism, extremism, terrorism and other matters relating to national security, and disseminate the same to all concerned agencies, besides acting, as appropriate on it themselves;
(m) to take charge, as a police officer on duty, o f all unclaimed property and take action for their safe custody and disposal in accordance with the procedure prescribed.
48. Every Police officer shallSocial Responsibilities o f the Police
(a) behave with the member of the public with due courtesy and decorum, particularly so in dealing with senior citizens, women, and children;
THE ASSAM GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 31, 2007 1889 transfer and posting o f non-gaaetted ranks w ithin a police range or Police district
46. Postings and transfers of non-gazetted police officers within a Police District shall be decided by the District Superintendent of Police.
Chapter -IV Role, Function, Duties and Responsibilities of the Police.
Role and 47. The role and functions of the police shall broadly be,- Functions o f the Police (a) to uphold and enforce the law impartially, and to protect life, liberty, property, human rights, and dignity of the members o f the public ;
( b) to promote and preserve public order;
(c) to protect internal security, to prevent and control terrorist activities, breach of communal harmony, militant activities and other situations affecting Internal Security,
(d) to protect public properties including roads, railways, bridges, vital installations and establishments etc. against acts of vandalism, violence or any kind of attack;
(e) to prevent crimes, and reduce the opportunities for the commission of crimes through their own preventive action and measures as well as by aiding and cooperating with other relevant agencies in implementing due measures for prevention of crimes;
(f) to accurately register all complaints brought to them by a complainant or his representative, in person or received by post, e-mail or other means, and take prompt follow-up action thereon, after duly acknowledging the receipt of the complaint;
(g) to register and investigate all cognizable offences coming to their notice through such complaints or otherwise, duly supplying a copy of the First Information Report to the complainant, and where appropriate, to apprehend the offenders, and extend requisite assistance in the prosecution o f offenders;
(h) to create and maintain a feeling of security in the community, and as far as possible prevent conflicts and promote amity;
(i) to provide ,as first responders, all possible help to people in situations arising out of natural or man-made disasters, and to provide active assistance to other agencies in relief and rehabilitation measures;
(j) to aid individuals who are in danger of physical harm to their person or property, and to provide necessary help and afford relief to people in distress situations;
(k) to facilitate orderly movement of people and vehicles, and to control and regulate traffic on roads and highways;
(l) to collect intelligence relating to matters affecting public peace, and all kind of crimes including social offences, communalism, extremism, terrorism and other matters relating to national security, and disseminate the same to all concerned agencies, besides acting, as appropriate on it themselves;
(m) to take charge, as a police officer on duty, o f all unclaimed property and take action for their safe custody and disposal in accordance with the procedure prescribed.
48. Every Police officer shallSocial Responsibilities o f the Police
(a) behave with the member of the public with due courtesy and decorum, particularly so in dealing with senior citizens, women, and children;
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(k) guide and assist members of the public, particularly senior citizens, women, children, the poor and indigent and the physically or mentally challenged individuals, who are found in helpless condition on. the streets or other public places or otherwise need help and protection;
(c) provide all requisite assistance to victims of crime and of road accidents, and in particular ensure that they are given prompt medical aid;
(d) ensure that in all situations, especially during conflict between communities, classes, castes and political groups, the conduct of the police is always governed by the principles of impartiality and human rights norms, with special attention to protection of weaker sections including minorities;
(e) prevent harassment of women and children in public places and public transport, including stalking, making objectionable gestures, signs, remarks or harassment caused in any way;
(f) render all requisite assistance to the members of the public , particularly women, children, and the poor and indigent persons, against criminal exploitation by any person or organized group; and
(g) arrange for legally permissible sustenance and shelter to every person in custody and making known to all such persons provisions of legal aid schemes available from the Government and also inform the authorities concerned in this regard.