(1) Subject to the service conditions, a Police Officer posted to be in charge of a Police Station, Police District or Commissionerate shall hold office for a minimum period of two years, or till the date of his/her superannuation, whichever is earlier.
(2) The provisions of sub-section (1) shall not apply in cases where any Police Officer referred to in sub-section (1) is –
(a) convicted by a court of law in a criminal case or a case of corruption;
(b) involved in a criminal case wherein charges have been framed by a court;
(c) awarded punishment in disciplinary proceedings;
(d) placed under suspension;
(e) subjected to disciplinary proceedings after charges having been framed;
(f) incapacitated by physical or mental illness or otherwise becoming unable to discharge his/her functions;
(g) promoted to a higher post;
(h) to be relieved to fill up a vacancy caused by promotion, transfer or retirement of other officer;
(i) to be relieved for any other administrative grounds to be recorded in writing.
CHAPTER - III.
ADMINISTRATION OF POLICE SERVICE.