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Under section 16 of the Police Act, 1861, alternatively, recovery of sums payable as the cost of…

Section 16(1) of the Police Act, 1861 allows the moneys to be recovered either as fines are recovered under the criminal procedure law "or by suit in any competent Court".…

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Under section 16 of the Police Act, 1861, alternatively, recovery of sums payable as the cost of additional force or as compensation may also be made by:

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Section 16(1) of the Police Act, 1861 allows the moneys to be recovered either as fines are recovered under the criminal procedure law "or by suit in any competent Court". No writ petition or police attachment is provided for.

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