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Section 5 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 ensures DSPE officers can function in:

Section 5(1) lets the Central Government "by order extend to any area (including Railway areas), in a State" the powers of the force. It is not confined to Union territories…

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Section 5 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 ensures DSPE officers can function in:

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Section 5(1) lets the Central Government "by order extend to any area (including Railway areas), in a State" the powers of the force. It is not confined to Union territories or capitals, though Section 6 requires State consent outside railway areas.

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