Under section 30(1) of the Police Act, 1861 as applicable in Uttar Pradesh, which officer has the…
The District Superintendent of Police may give the directions under section 30(1). The Uttar Pradesh amendment also names Additional, Joint and Assistant District…
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Under section 30(1) of the Police Act, 1861 as applicable in Uttar Pradesh, which officer has the authority by virtue of the stated office to direct an assembly on a public road and prescribe the route and time of a public procession?
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Correct answer B
The District Superintendent of Police may give the directions under section 30(1). The Uttar Pradesh amendment also names Additional, Joint and Assistant District Superintendents. Section 30(2) gives the Magistrate a separate role concerning the risk of a breach of peace.
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Option A
Section 30(1) does not confer this authority on every Station House Officer by virtue of that post.
Option B
Section 30(1) authorizes the District Superintendent of Police to direct conduct and prescribe routes and times.
Option C
The District Magistrate’s judgment about the likelihood of a breach of peace is relevant to licensing under section 30(2). Section 30(1) assigns the direction power to specified police officers.
Option D
Section 30(1) does not list the Municipal Commissioner by virtue of that post.