In a metropolitan area, which of the following is the lowest rank of police officer who can investigate…
The first proviso to section 17 lets a State-Government-authorised Inspector investigate without a magistrate's order, which applies even in a metropolitan area where…
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In a metropolitan area, which of the following is the lowest rank of police officer who can investigate offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 without magistrate's order if authorised by State Government?
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Correct answer D
The first proviso to section 17 lets a State-Government-authorised Inspector investigate without a magistrate's order, which applies even in a metropolitan area where Assistant Commissioner of Police would otherwise be the ordinary minimum rank.