The powers of the police chief under Section 5 of the Police Act, 1861 are primarily:
Section 5 grants magisterial powers subject to limitations "imposed by the State Government". In the modern division of functions, administrative and preventive powers are…
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The powers of the police chief under Section 5 of the Police Act, 1861 are primarily:
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Section 5 grants magisterial powers subject to limitations "imposed by the State Government". In the modern division of functions, administrative and preventive powers are executive functions, distinct from trying and sentencing offenders. They are substantive powers, rather than ceremonial privileges.