(1) In all cases of petitions or complaints investigated by Dowry Prohibition Officers when there is a prima facie finding as to the commission of an offence, the matter shall be transferred to the Superintendent of Police of that area for prosecuting the offenders.
(2) The Dowry Prohibition Officers shall transfer the petition statements recorded, enquiry reports and such other connected documents of the proceedings with a brief account or summary as to his findings to the Superintendent of Police of that jurisdiction for prosecuting the persons committing the offence. The Advisory Board shall also render assistance to Dowry Prohibition Officers and Superintendents of Police in respect of cases registered under the Act.
(3) Cases coming under the Act transferred by Dowry Prohibition Officers for prosecuting the offenders shall be investigated by a Police Officer not below the rank of Superintendent of Police.
(4) The Superintendent of Police while investigating the case shall provide a dignified and respectable treatment to the parties.
(5) The Superintendent of Police shall initiate prosecution of persons committing the offences under the Act duly investigated by Dowry Prohibition Officers and the proceeding transferred under sub-rule (2) of rule. 6. He shall also collect such information or evidence as may be necessary for the prosecution.
(6) The Dowry Prohibition Officer while conducting enquiries on complaints received shall be guided by the principles of natural justice and subject to other provisions of the Act and these rules.
(7) A Superintendent of Police dealing with matters under sub-rule (2) of rule 6 or any provision under the Act shall adhere to the principles and procedure contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.