Section 12: Constitution of divisions and sections.

The Maharashtra Police Act.State Act of Maharashtra · Act 22 of 1951

(1) Subject to the control of the State Government the Commissioner [for any area] shall, if he thinks fit-

(a) constitute [within the area under his charge], Police division,

(b) sub-divide the same into sections, and

(2) Each such division shall be in charge of [an Assistant Commissioner] and each section shall be in charge of an Inspector of Police.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Maharashtra Police Act.
Section	12
Marginal note	Constitution of divisions and sections.
Jurisdiction	State of Maharashtra
Status	In force as published by the source

Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

substituted, Bom. 56 of 1959. These words were substituted for the words "for Gerater Bombay" by Bom. 56 of 1959, s. 3, Sch.
substituted, Bom. 56 of 1959. These words were substituted for the words "within the Gerater Bombay" by Bom. 56 of 1959, s. 3, Sch.
substituted, Mah. 46 of 1962. These words were substituted for the words "a Superintendent of Police" by Mah. 46 of 1962, s. 3, Sch.

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