Under section 15(3) of the Police Act, 1861, who bears the cost of the additional police force…
Inhabitants of the proclaimed area bear the cost under section 15(3). The State Government may grant exemptions under section 15(5), and the District Magistrate apportions…
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Under section 15(3) of the Police Act, 1861, who bears the cost of the additional police force quartered in the area named in the proclamation, subject to the statutory exemptions?
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Correct answer A
Inhabitants of the proclaimed area bear the cost under section 15(3). The State Government may grant exemptions under section 15(5), and the District Magistrate apportions the cost under section 15(4).
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Option A
Section 15(3) places the expense on inhabitants of the proclaimed area, subject to exemptions.
Option B
The State Government may exempt specified inhabitants under section 15(5). Liability under section 15(3) falls on inhabitants.
Option C
Section 15(3) assigns liability by inhabitancy. It contains no general charge on local authorities.
Option D
Police deployment and statutory liability for its cost are separate. Section 15(3) assigns the cost to inhabitants.