Notwithstanding anything contained in the Police Act, 1861 (5 of 1861), the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute a general police-district embracing two or more [Union territories].
Section 3: Constitution of general police-district embracing two or more Union territories.
The Police Act, 1949Central Act · Act 64 of 1949
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Police Act, 1949 |
|---|---|
| Section | 3 |
| Marginal note | Constitution of general police-district embracing two or more Union territories. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
How this provision has been amended
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- substituted. . Subs. by the Adaptation of Laws (No. 3) Order, 1956, for "Chief Commissioners' Provinces".
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