What is the subject of section 7 of the Police Act, 1861?
Section 7 authorizes measures such as dismissal, suspension or reduction in rank by the relevant police authorities, subject to Article 311 and the applicable rules. Section…
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What is the subject of section 7 of the Police Act, 1861?
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Correct answer A
Section 7 authorizes measures such as dismissal, suspension or reduction in rank by the relevant police authorities, subject to Article 311 and the applicable rules.
Section 29 separately provides for penalties on conviction for specified misconduct.
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Option A
Section 7 deals with departmental measures against subordinate officers, subject to constitutional and applicable rule safeguards.
Option B
Section 29 provides for penalties on conviction in specified cases. Section 7 deals with departmental measures.
Option C
Section 7 confers disciplinary powers and does not create a civil compensation remedy.
Option D
Section 7 addresses the departmental power itself and does not confer judicial review jurisdiction.