PoliceRegulations

PARTI(THEPOLICEFORCE)

CHAPTERI

THECONSTITUTION,ORGANIZATIONANDDISTRIBUTIONOFTHESTATEPOLICEFORCE

1.ThepoliceforceemployedintheMadhyaPradeshconsistofconstabularyappointedandenrolledunder
section2oftheIndianPoliceAct,1861.

2. With reference to Section 3 of the Act, the States are constituted into two general police districts,
namely:

(a)TheStatepolicedistrict.

(b)Therailwaypolicedistrict.

3.StatePoliceStaffofThestaffoftheStatepolicedistrictconsistof

(a)Theadministrativeandsuperintendingstaff

(b)TheDistrictExecutiveforce.

(c)TheCriminalInvestigationDepartment.

(d)TheSpecialArmedForce.

(e)ThetrainingInstitutions.

4.UnderSection4oftheAct,theadministrationofthepolicethroughoutbothgeneralpolicedistrictsis
vestedintheInspectorGeneralofPoliceassistedbyasmanyDeputyInspectorGeneralandAssistantor
Inspectors General as may be appointed. The superintendence of the police, within the jurisdiction of
each District Magistrate, is vested in a Superintendent, assisted by one or more Assistant or Deputy
Superintendents.

5.DistrictExecutiveForceThedistrictexecutiveforceconsistsof

(a)Districtfootpolice,forthemaintenanceofthepeaceandtheandthe

Preventionandinvestigationofcrime

(b)Thespecialarmedforcesforsuppressingarmeddistributorsofthe

Peace,quellingriotsandfinishingescortsinspecialcases

(c)ThemountedpolicefordealingwithseriousbreachesofpeaceandPatrollingindacoityareas.
6.Itsexecutiveofficersare

(a)Inspectors.

(b)SubInspectors.

(c)Subedar.

(c1)AssistantSubInspector.

(d)Headconstables.

(e)Constables.

7.C.I.D.TheCriminalInvestigationDepartmentconsistof

(a)TheInvestigationStaff.

(b)TheCriminalintelligenceBureau.

(c)TeFingerPrintBureau,Bh

ThedepartmentisunderthecontrolofaDeputyInspectorGeneralassistedbyGazettedofficersofthe
rankofSuperintendent,respectively

8.PoliceCollegeTheMadhyaPradeshPoliceCollegeatSagarisinchargeofanofficeroftherankof
SuperintendentofPolice,andisestablishedforthetrainingofGazettedofficersandSubInspectors.

8A. Constables Schools. All Police Training Schools in M.P Indore Tigra (Gwalior ) Rewa ,
RajnandgaonandPachmarhiareinchargeofofficersoftherankofDeputySuperintendentofpoliceand
areestablishedforthetrainingofheadconstablesandconstables.

9. C.R.P. The whole of the railway system within the police jurisdiction of the administration of the
MadhyaPradesh has been divided into three police districts , each in charge of a Superintendent, under
thesupervisionofthedeputyInspectorGeneralofPolice,CrimeandRailways.Thedutiesandfunctions
oftherailwaypolicearedealtwithinaseparatevolumeofRailwayPoliceRegulations.

PARTI(THEPOLICEFORCE)

POSITIONANDDUTIESOFSUPERIOROFFICERS

SectionITheInspectorGeneralandDeputyInspectorGeneral.

10.TheInspectorGeneralPowerof(1)TheInspectorGeneralistheheadofthePoliceDepartment
andthe expert adviser of Government in all matters connected with this branch of the administration.
Under Section 5 of the Police Act he exercises the full power of a first class Magistrate throughout the
States.

(2)TheordersandrulesthattheInspectorGeneralofpoliceisempoweredtoframeunderSection12of
theIndianPoliceAct,1861(vof1861)neednotinallcasesbesubmittedtotheStateGovernmentforits
previousapproval.ButtheStateGovernmentexpectstheInspectorGeneralofPolicetosubmitforsuch
approval any the Inspector General of Police without reference to Government, may issue general
ordersorrulesonmattersofaroutineorofanunimportantnature.Suchordersshallbepublishedinthe
PoliceGazetteasGazetteorders.

11.G.Officeof:TheofficeoftheInspectorGeneralisdividedintotwobranches

1TheGeneralBranch,whichdealswithallmattersofgeneraladministration.

2(ii)TheCriminalBranchwhichdealswith(a)Crime,includingtheCriminalInvestigationDepartment,
theIntelligenceBureauandtheFingerPrintBureau,(b)theSpecialBranch,and(c)theRailwayPolice.

TheCriminalBranchisinchargeoftheDeputyInspectorGeneralofpoliceCrimeandRailways.

12. Ranges: For administrative purpose the State are divided into Ranges each being in charge of a
DIG..

Therangesarecomprisedofthefollowingdistrict:

UptodateRanges

IBilaspurZone

1BilaspurRangeBilaspurDistrict,RaigarhDistrict,SurgujaDistrict.

2RewaRangeRewaDistrict,SidhiDistrict,SatnaDistrict,ShahdolDistrict.

II.BhilaiZone

3RaipurRangeRaipurDistrict,RajnandgaonDistrict,DurgDistrict.

4BastarRangeBusterDistrictDanteWadaDistrict(PoliceDistrictfrom731989)

IIIGwaliorZone

5.GwaliorRangeGwaliorDistrict,ShivpuriDistrict,GunaDistrict.

6.ChambalRangeMorenaDistrict,BhindDistrict,DatiaDistrict.

(D.I.G.H.Q.atGwalior)

IV.BhopalZone

7.BhopalRangeBhopalDistrict,SehoreDistrict,RajgarhDistrict.
8.HoshangabadRangeRaisenDistrict,HoshangabadDistrict,BetulDistrict,Vidisha

(D.I.G.H.Q.atBhopal)District.

VIndoreZone

IndoreRangeIndoreDistrict,DharDistrict,JhabuaDistrictKhargoneDistrict,KhandwaDistrict

10.UjjainRangeRangeUjjainDistrict,DewasDistrict,RatlamDistrict,MandsourDistrict,Shajapur
District.

VI.JabalpurZone

11.JabalpurRangeJabalpurDistrict,BalaghatDistrict,ChindwaraDistrict,SeoniDistrict,Narsinghpur
District,MandlaDistrict.

12. Sagar Range Sagar District, Damoh District, Tikamgarh District, Panna District, Chhatarpur
District.

VIII.RailwayZone

G.R.P.Bhopal,G.R.P.Jabalpur,G.RP.Raipur,G.R.P.Indore.

13. D.I.G. Functions of, The functions of deputy Inspector General are both administrative and
executive.AdministrativelyheistheassistantoftheInspectorGeneralinthecontrolandsupervisionof
the police force in his range. His office forms part of the office of the Inspector General: and while he
exercises certain powers on the authority of rules made by the State Government (which will be
explained in subsequent chapters), he also deals, and to maintain the efficiency, and disciplines of the
policeforceinhisrange.TothisendheshouldinspecttheofficeofeachSuperintendentinhisrangeone
a year, reporting the results to the Inspector General, and should tour as freely as possible in his
districts. He is responsible for bringing to the notices of the Inspector General every matter, which
requireshisattention.

14. D.I.G. and District Magistrate In his dealings with District Magistrates, the Deputy Inspector
GeneralissimplytherepresentativeoftheInspectorGeneral.Hedisposesofallmatters,whichlie,within
hiscompetenceandrefersotherfortheorderoftheInspectorGeneral.Anycase,whateveritsnature
maybe,inwhichthereisadifferenceofopinionbetweenhimselfortheSuperintendentontheonehand
andtheDistrictMagistrateontheothermustbereferredfortheorderoftheInspectorGeneral.

15. D.I.G. Supervision of Crime by, In matters criminal it is the dusty of the deputy Inspector
General carefully to superintend the prevention registration, investigation and detection of crime within
hisjurisdiction.HeshouldaddandcontrolhisSuperintendentsinallimportantinvestigations,advice.He
is responsible for seeing that the investigation of serious crimeissupervisedbyasuitableagency,and
should pay particular attention to the maintenance of cordial relations with the magistracy, and ofco
operationbetweendifferentdistricts.

16.SeriousCrimeThecooordinationoftheworkoftheCriminalInvestigationDepartmentwiththat
ofthedistrictpoliceisentirelyinthehandoftheDeputyInspectorGeneralinchargeofthatdepartment.
Superintendentswillimmediatelyreporttohimanycaseofspecialdifficulty,whichbafflesthelocalpolice
casesofprofessional,ororganizedcrimeandcaseofcounterfeitcoiningornoteforgery.Hewillalsobe
sent copies of the special and supplementary reports in all cases of dacoit, administering stupefying
drugs by suspected professionals and any other case of special interest. It will be for him to decide
whetheranofficeroftheCriminalInvestigationDepartmentshouldbedeputedtoassistthelocalpolice
or whether the case should be taken out of the hands of the local police altogether by the Criminal
Investigation Department. He will submit once a month for the information of the Inspector General a
summaryoftheworkdonebythecriminalInvestigationDepartment.

17. D.I.G. power of The powers exercised by a Deputy Inspector General with regard to (a)
appointments (b) promotions, (c) punishments, and (d) transfers will be found in the respective
chaptersdealingwiththosesubjects.&nbs

18. D.I.G. returns received by Deputy Inspector General receives the following returns from
districtsintheirrange:

(i)(i)Monthlyanalysisofcrime(throughtheDistrictMagistrate).

(ii)Rewardandpunishmentreturns.

(ii)Halfyearlydistributionreturns.

(iii)Inspectionreturns(throughtheDistrictMagistrate).

(iv)Yearlyconfidentialreportsonofficers(throughtheDistrictMagistrate)

Theywillpassandcommunicatesuchasordersonthethemasmaybenecessaryandwillthenforward
themtotheInspectorGeneralforhisinformationAnnualreportsfromthedistrictsofeachrangewillbe
submittedtotheInspectorGeneralthroughtherangeDeputyInspectorGeneral.

Note:_ConfidentialreportsonGazetteofficersaresubmittedthroughtheDistrictMagistrate.

19.Specialreportsofheinouscrime:Thespecialreportsofheinouscrimeshouldbesenttothe
Inspector General of the range concerned, who will pass orders on them and send to the Inspector
Generalforhisinformationanyreportswhichitisdesirablethatheshouldsee.

20.S.P'sFortnightlyDiaryItisofthegreatestimportancethattheInspectorGeneralshould
receive prompt information of all matters and occurrences, which are of interest from the point of
view of the police. Particular attention is invited to Book Circular, Part IV, and serial No 1. The
followingoccurrencesshouldbepromptlyreported:

(a) Riots, which involve a serious breach of the public peace or disturbances, which may at any
stage,involvetheuseoftroopsinaidofcivilpower.

(b) All collisions between foreign nationals and Indians. (This includes accidents, which result in
seriousinjury,butexcludesallegedassaultsregardingwhichthereisnoconfirmationourassaultsof
apurelyinsignificantcharacter).

(c)Outrages,whichhaveapoliticalaspect.
The Superintendent will submit on the 2nd and 16th of every month to his range Deputy Inspector
General, through the District Magistrate, a short and concise diary for the fortnight. The diary should
contain all matters of interest which have occurred or come to light during the fortnight, such as
interestingorseriouscrime,theprogressofimportantcasesincourt,andshouldgiveageneralbird'seye
viewoftheaffairsofthedistrict.WhileontourtheSuperintendentshouldnoteinthediaryhismovements
andthegeneralresultofhisinspections.Diaries,whichareofmorethanusualinterest,willbeforwardby
theDeputyInspectorGeneraltotheInspectorGeneralforinformation.

SectionII.CommissionerDistrictandSubDivisionalMagistrates.

21.D.M.powerofUnderSection1ofthePoliceact,1861,TheDistrictMagistrateisthechief
officer charged with the executive administration of his district, and under Section 4 of the act, the
administrationofthepolicethroughoutthelocaljurisdictionoftheDistrictMagistrateisvestedinthe
Superintendent of police, subject to the control and direction of the District Magistrate The District
Magistrate is responsible for the peace and good order of his charge, and in all matters concerning
themaintenanceoflawandorderandthedetectionandsuppressionofcrimetheSuperintendentof
Policeshallcomplywithsuchordersandinstructionashemayissue.TheDistrictMagistratewillnot
issueordersorinstructionsdirecttoanyofficersubordinatetotheSuperintendentofPoliceexceptin
emergencies when immediate action is required and there is no time to communicate orders to the
SuperintendentofPolice.InsuchcasestheDistrictMagistratemayissueordersdirectandinformthe
Superintendent of Police of his having done so The District Magistrate has no concern with matters
relatingtotheinternaldisciplineandmanagementoftheforce.

22.D.M.returnsforwardedthroughInordertoenabletheDistrictMagistratetokeepintouch
withtheworkofthepolice,thefollowingreturnsandreportsaresubmittedthroughhim.

((1)Specialreportsofheinouscrime.

(2)TheSuperintendent'sfortnightlydiary.

(3)Themonthlyanalysisofcrime.

(4)Inspectionreturnsandnotes.

(5)Confidentialreportsonpoliceofficersofthedistrict.

(6)Confidentialdiaries(SpecialBranch).

(7)Theannualreport.

InallcasesinwhichtheCollectorhasexpressedanopiniontheorderoftheInspectorGeneralor
DeputyInspectorGeneralwillbesentbesentbytheSuperintendentofPolice,aftercompliance
withtheordertotheCollectorforperusalandreturn.

if any of his inspection note as the District Magistrate may direct, shall be submitted by the
stationhouseofficerthroughtheusualchannelstotheInspectorspectorGeneral.

27. D.M. powers of rs of In the exercise of his powers of general control, the District
Magistratemay
 (a)Callforanydocumentsrelatingtotheconductorcharacterofanysubordinatepoliceofficer

(b)DirectthattheSuperintendentshouldenquireintoanallegationofmisconductofneglectofduty
onthepartofsuchofficer.

(c) require the Superintendent to furnish general or special reports on any matter connected with
crime,thepreventionofdisorderorthedistributionofthepoliceforceand

(d) Require the Superintendent to transfer a Sub Inspector whose transfer he for any reason
considered desirable. The Superintendent of Police should comply with the District Magistrates.
WishesbutincaseswheretheSuperintendentofPolicedisagreeswiththeDistrictMagistratethe
mattershouldbereferredtotheDeputyInspectorGeneralofPolice.Inthecaseofthetransferof
an officer of or above the rank of the Inspector the Superintendent should forward the District
Magistrate'ssuggestiontotheDeputyInspectorGeneral.&nbs

28.S.D.M.powersof.TheauthorityofSibDivisionalMagistrateoverthepoliceisstrictlylimitedto
the powers given him by law in the exercise of his judicial functions. Any adverse comments on the
proceedings of the police where he may make must be communicated to the Superintendent through
District Magistrate. Similarly, if he considers that any police officer should be called on to explain his
conduct,hemustreportthefactsofthecasetothe District Magistrate who will take such action as he
considersnecessary.Whenvisitinganyplaceinhissubdivisionwherethereisapolicestation,theSub
Divisional Magistrate may visit the station house and inspect the records and registers connected with
crime,whichthestationofficerexplaintohim,wherenecessary.Heshouldalsoacquainthimselfwiththe
arrangements made at the station house for the custody of prisoners. The results of such inspections
should not be entered in the station house inspection book, but to the District Magistrate, who will
forwardittotheSuperintendentofPolice.AdditionalDistrictMagistrateresidinginsubdivisionshasthe
samepowerswithregardtoinspectionsasaDistrictMagistrate.Theinspectionnotesrecordedbythem
will,however,besenttotheSuperintendentofPolicethroughtheDistrictMagistrate.

29.Responsibilityforenforcinglaw,law,Themagistracysharewiththepolicetheresponsibility
for enforcing law and order and for preventing in justice. It is the duty of the police to obey all lawful
ordersissuedbyjudicialofficersintheexerciseoftheirlegalpowerstoexecuteandserveallprocesses
issuedbythemandtotreateverymagistratewithcourtesyandrespect.

30. Commissioner power of, The Commissioner exercises through the District Magistrates, a
general control over the administration of his division in all matters concerning the maintenance of law
andorderandpreventionofcrimeasinotheraffairs,andisspeciallyresponsibleforthemaintenanceof
cooperationbetweenthepoliceandthemagistracy.HeisempoweredtoinspecttheofficeoftheSenior
Superintendent of Police / Superintendent of Police and any police station which he may visit.
Correspondenceonallmatterofimportancesuchasmeasuresfordealingwithspecialtypesofcrime,the
locationofpunitivepoliceandanymatterofgeneralpolicy,isconductedthroughtheCommissioner.

31. Commissioner. Returns sent through, The following returns are forwarded through the
Commissioner:

(a)Themonthlyanalysisofcrime

(b)Confidentialreportsongazetteofficers
 (c)Theannualreport

(d) Inspection notes by the Inspector General or Deputy Inspector General after being
forwarded by the District Magistrate. The District Magistrate shall forward for the perusal of the
Commissioner, the special reports and all supplementary of such cases as he thinks the
Commissioneroughttoormightliketosee.

SectionIII.Superintendent,AssistantandDeputySuperintendents.

32.S.P.TheSuperintendent is head of the police force of his district and is responsible for its internal
economy and management, its efficiency and discipline, and the proper performance of its duties. He
mustseethatallordersissuedbythecourtsorothercompetentauthorityarepromptlycarriedout.

33.S.P'srelationswithmagistracy,TheSuperintendentshouldendeavortomaintaincordialofficial
relationswiththemagistracy.Itishisdutytoinvestigatefullyandfairlyanycomplaintwhichtheymay
make against the conduct of his subordinate and it is equally his duty to bring to the notice of the
District Magistrate any case in which he considers that a magistrate has erred in his judgment, or that
theadversecommentswhichhehasmadeontheproceedingsofapoliceofficerareunjustified.

34. Non official visitors, While at headquarters, the Superintendent should attend office daily
throughhemayfinditavailabletodisposeofcertainportionsofhisworkathisresidence.Heshouldbe
readily accessible to Indian gentleman, official and non official, who wishes to visit him. He should
encouragethemtocallonhimandtocommunicatetheirideasfreely.Themoresourcesofinformation
he has out side the force the more efficient will he be as a police officer. While on tour the
Superintendentshouldmaketheacquaintanceofinfluentialpersonsorthecountrysideandshouldlean
for himself, at first hand, the opinion of the villagers A Superintendent who spends all his time in
inspectingpolicestationandisalwaysaccompaniedbyapoliceofficercannothopetogetintouchwith
thepeopleortoknowhisdistrictproperly.

35. Orderly room, The Superintendent should be as accessible to his subordinates as to others and
shouldholdorderlyroomatafixedtimeeitherinthelinesorhisofficeontwoormorefixeddaysinthe
week.Reportsaboutpettybreachesofdisciplineandtriflingcasesofmisconductbymembersoftheforce
not above the rank of head constable should, as far as possible, be enquired into and disposed of in
orderlyroomiftheoffenderisinheadquarters.Anymemberoftheforcepostedatheadquartersshould
bepermittedtoattendorderlyroomtomakeapersonalapplicationofrepresentation,providedhecanbe
spared from duty, and intimate his intention in writing to the officer to whom he is immediately
subordinate. If the officer grants permission he will initial the intimation and instruct the applicant to
attend orderly room with it: if he withholds permission he must forward the intimation to the
Superintendentwithhisreasonsforrefusalendorsedonit.

36.AS.P.andD.S.P.dutiesandpowerof,AssistantSuperintendentsandDeputySuperintendents
maydoanyoftheSuperintendentsworkwhichheisnotobligedbylaworrulestodopersonally.They
maymakeinquiriesandrecommendationsaboutmattersonwhichtheyarenotempoweredtopassfinal
orders.Theyshouldgoontoursandmakeinspections.AssistantandDeputySuperintendentswhohave
beenconformedintheirappointmentshavebeenempoweredtoperformthedutiesofaSuperintendent
under section 7 of the Police Act, in so far as they relate to the suspension of police officers and the
awardofthepunishmentsspecifiedinSection7(b).AlldeputySuperintendentsexceptprobationersare
empoweredtoperformthedutiesofaSuperintendentundersection30and30Aoftheact.
37.. A S. P. and D.S.P. comparative ranks, when a Assistant Superintendent and a Deputy
Superintendentareattachedtothesamedistrict,theircomparativerankisdeterminedasfollows:

(I) If both or neither has been confirmed, the Indian Police officer is superior in rank to the State
irrespectiveofthedatesoftheirappointments.

(ii)Ifoneofficerhasbeenconfirmedandtheotherhasnot,theformerissuperiorinranktothelatter,
irrespectiveoftheservicetowhichhemaybelong.

PARTII(ADMINISTRATION)

CHAPTERIAPPOINTMENTSANDENLISTMENTS

SectionI.GazettedstaffIndianPolice.

38. Indian Police Officers Appointment of. Read all India Services Act, 1951 and the rules framed
thereunderinsofarastheyrelatetotheIndianPoliceService.

ThenumberofappointmentstobemadeinIndiaisfixedat50percentofthecadre.Ofthisnumber
30 per sent will be recruited direct and 20 percent by promotion from the State Service. All first
appointments, either direct or on the recommendation of the State Government, are made by the
SecretaryofIndianinCouncil.

39.Omitted.

SectionII.GazettestaffState.

40.StatePoliceOfficersAppointmentof.DeputySuperintendentsofPoliceareappointedbytheState
Governmentandarerecruited

(a)Recruitmentbydirectappointment,Beforedepositingthefeesofrupeesfiveinthetreasury,
candidates must satisfy themselves dates already in Government service should make sure before
depositingthefeethattheirapplicationswillbeforwardedbytheirsuperiorofficers

(b)Bypromotionfromthesubordinatepoliceserviceand

(c)BytheselectionofofficersfromotherdepartmentsofGovernment.

41.DirectappointmentQualificationsfor,AcandidatefordirectappointmenttothepostofDeputy
SuperintendentofPolicemustpossessthefollowingqualifications:(i)HemustbeacitizenofIndia.

Explanation.AcandidateshallbedeemedtobeapermanentresidentoftheState,if

(a) His father, or if the father is not alive, his mother, has resided in the State for not less than
twelveyearsimmediatelyprecedingthetimeofmakinganapplicationforappointmentor

(b)HisfatherisondeputationforserviceoutoftheStateorhasgoneoutoftheStateonbusiness
duringtheaforesaidperiodbuthasadoptedtheStateashispermanenthomeor

(c) His father or mother had, if both are dead, adopted the State as his or her permanent home
andbutfordeathwouldhavebeeninresidenceintheStatefornotlessthantwelveyearsimmediately
 precedingthetimeofmakingtheapplicationforappointmentor

(d)HisfatherandmotheraredeadandhehasadoptedtheStateashispermanenthomeandhas
resided in the State for not less than twelve years immediately preceding the time of making the
applicationforappointment.

(ii)Hemusthaveattaintedtheageof20andnothaveattainedtheage25onthespecifieddate
precedinghisselection.TheStateGovernment,mayforspecialreasons,admitacandidatewhoisnot
lessthan19yearsofage.

(iii)Hemustbenotlessthan5'5"inheight,withachestmeasurementof33inchesdeflated.

(iv)Heshouldbeofgoodfamilyantecedentsandmoralcharacter.Hisphysiquemustbegoodand
hemustbeactivehabits.

(v)Heshouldordinarilypossessadegreeofarecognizeduniversity.

AselectedcandidatewillberequiredtoundergoMedicalexaminationbyaMedicalBoardinaccordance
withtheregulationslaiddowninAppendixB.

42.Selections.Directappointmentsshallbemadefromalistofqualifiedcandidatesafterconsultingthe
PublicServiceCommission.ThislistshallbepreparedbytheInspectorGeneralofPoliceasrequired.

43. Probation, (a) Deputy Superintendents of Police recruited by direct appointment or by selection
fromofficersofotherdepartmentsofGovernmentwillbeonprobationfortwoyears.Probationerswhofail
topasstheprescribeddepartmentalexaminationorareconsideredunfitforconfirmationshallberemoved
fromofficeattheendoftheprobationaryperiodoftwoyearsfixedatthetimeofappointmentunlessin
the meanwhile that period is further extended under sanction of the State Government which shall be
givenonlyinexceptionalcircumstances.Aprobationershallnotdrawanyincrementuntilheisconfirmed.
Normally after confirmation, pay will be fixed with reference to the length of total service. If the
probationaryperiodoftwoyearsisextended,theStateGovernmentwilldecideatthetimeofconfirmation
whethertheappearsofincrementnotdrawnowingtothedelayinconfirmationshallbepaidornot.Such
arrears will ordinarily be paid where the extension of the probationary period is due to no fault of the
probationer.

(b) Probationers are required to pass the department examination prescribed for Assistant
Superintendents within two years of their appointment to the rank. Failure to pass the examination
withintheprescribedperiodrendersaprobationerliabletothelossofhisappointment.

44.DeputySuperintendentPromotiontoNotlessthanonehalfofthevacanciesoveraperiodof
threeyearsshallbefilledbypromotionfromotherranksofthepolice.Theseappointmentshallbemade
afterconsultingthePublicServiceCommissionfromapanelofnamesofofficersfitforpromotiontoState
rankpreparedbytheInspectorGeneralofPoliceeveryyearinthemonthofFebruary.Notlessthanhalf
theappointmentsshallbemadefromthissource.

45.Pay.ADeputySuperintendentrecruitedbypromotionwillbeplacedatthatpointintheincremental
scale of pay which is Rs 125 more than his substantive pay as an Inspector of police at the time of his
promotionoratthenextstageabovethatpoint,ifitcomesbetweenstages.

SectionIII.SubordinateStaffOfficers.

46 Inspectors Appointment of. All appointments to the rank of Inspector are made byselection
fromtherankofSubInspectorandSubedar.

A board consisting of the Deputy Inspector General prepares yearly a panel of names of Sub
Inspectors fit for promotion, from the recommendations of District Superintendents of Police. The
InspectorGeneralmakesselectionforpromotionfromthepanel.
 A panel of Subedar and Reserve Sub Inspectors is likewise prepared for promotion to Reserve
Inspector ship and selection is made in a similar manner. Transfer of Circle Inspectors may also
appointreserveInspectors.

47. Sub Inspectors Recruitmentof. Sub Inspectors who must be native of India, are recruited
fromtwosources

(a)FromtheCollegeSagar.

(b)From the cadre of Assistant Sub Inspectors selection being made by a Committee consisting of
theRangeDeputyInspectorsGeneral.

48. Appointment of. (1) The number of posts available for students of the Madhya Pradesh Police
College will depend on the number of vacancies in the cadre of Sub Inspectors, selection being made
accordingtoseniorityinthefinalexamination.

(2)A probationer (including a departmental candidate put on probation) who it considered unfit for
confirmationshallberemovedfromofficeattheendoftheprobationaryperiodof2yearsfixedatthe
time of appointment unless in the meanwhile that period is further extended under sanction of the
StateGovernmentwhichshallbegiveninexceptionalcircumstances.

OnleavingtheTrainingCollege.

(a)Outsidecandidateswillbekeptonprobationfor2yearsagainstpermanent
posts(whichmaybeextendedbytheRangedeputyInspectorGeneral)orina
temporarycapacity,againsttemporaryposts.

(b)Departmental candidates will be confirmedasSubInspectors,orkepton

probationfor2years,accordingtotheordersoftheCentralCommitteeatthe
timeoftheirselection.

49. Sub Inspectors Confirmation of The confirmation as a Sub Inspector of an Assistant Sub
InspectororofaprobationarySubInspectorwillbemadebytheRangedeputyInspectorGeneral.

50.SubedarsQualificationsandappointmentofCandidatesforthepostsofsubedar must be of
good character, active habits and sound physique. The candidates will be interviewed for selection by A
CommitteeconstitutedbytheGovernment.

SectionIVSubordinatestaffRankandfile.

50 A. Assistant Sub Inspectors shall be appointed by the Inspector General. by promoting Head
ConstableswhosenamesfindplaceinthelistofHeadConstablesfitfortrialasAssistantSubInspectors,
to be prepared by a Committee of Deputy Inspector General on the recommendation of the District
SuperintendentsofPolice.

50 B. Subject to such rules or orders as may be made or issued from time to time by the State
Governmentinthisbehalf,appointmentstothepostsofHeadConstablesandConstablesshallbemadeby
DistrictSuperintendentofPolice.

CaseLaw

Terminationofirregularappointment. Through executive instructions,PoliceRegulations

have a binding force. If any appointment is made contrary to the instructions contained in the
regulations it may be set right by the authority concerned. The rule of promissory stopple does not
applytoirregularorinvalidappointments.Servicesofapersonwhohasbeenappointedcontrarytothe
 regulationsmaybeterminatedononemonthsnoticeorpayinlieuthereof,D.G.v.Ravishanker,1987
MPLJ780.

51.Omit.

52. (1) In exceptional circumstances the Inspector General may accord special sanction to the
directappointmentofacandidateasheadconstables.

(2)Appointments to the posts of orderly to the Inspector General or Deputy Inspector General,
motordriverarmourer,andsuchotherspecialpostsastheInspectorGeneralmaydetermineshall
not require the passing of the head constables examination, but the essential qualification shall be the
abilitytoperformthedutiesrequiredthereof.Appointmentstosuchpostsmaybemadewiththesanction
oftheInspectorGeneral.

53.ConstablesRecruitmentsof.Acandidateforappointmentasconstablemust,be

(a)Atleast5'7"inheightinSager,Jubbulpore,Hoshangabad,Nimar,Chindwara,Beteland'5'6"in
theremainingdistrictsand33"inchestmeasurement:

IfprovidedthattheminimumheightandchestforthecandidatesbelongingtoScheduledTribesshallbe
5'2"and30,respectively,irrespectiveoftheDistrictwhichtheybelong.

(b)Betweentheagesof18and25

(c)Ofgoodmoralcharacterandantecedents

(d)Protectedagainstsmallpoxand

(e)Musihasgoodbinocularvisionandbefreefromdiscussoftheeyelidsandeyeball.Theacuteness
ofvisionshouldnotbelessthan6/9withoneeyeand6/12withtheothereye.Arecruitwhorequires
glasseswillbeconsideredunit.Hemustbeabletodistinguishtheprincipalcolours.

Exemption from condition (a) requires the previous sanction of the Deputy Inspector General, and.
fromcondition(b)oftheInspectorGeneral.Acandidatewhohasnotbeenvaccinated,orhasnothad
smallpox,mustbevaccinatedpriortoappointment.

YoungcandidateswhomtheCivilSurgeoncertifiesaslikelytoattaintheprescribedmeasurement
maybeappointedwithoutsanction,providedthattheyareotherwisesuitable.

Recruits should be appointed every quarter. e.g. on the 1st February, 1st May, 1August, and
November.Notesofsuitablecandidatesshouldbetakenastheyappearinlinesforappointment:such
menshouldbetoldtoappearonthenextdatefixedforselection,whentheDistrictSuperintendentof
Policeshouldmakeapointofbeingpresent.

54.Reenlistment.Nopersonwhohasresignedserviceinthepolicedepartment,hasbeendismissed
fromanyotherdepartmentofGovernment,orhasundergonerigorousimprisonmentforacriminaloffence,
maybe,appointedwithouttheprevioussanctionoftheInspectorGeneral.

55. Preference to Local men. The Superintendent should not be content to leave the question of
recruitmentinthehandsofhisReserveInspector,butshouldgiveithispersonalattention,andwhileon
tour should use his influence with malguzars, pastels and other influential persons to secure suitable
candidates.

TheMilitaryDepartmentretainsandexercisesclaimsonreservistsoftheIndianArmy,whichare
incompatiblewiththeperformanceofpoliceduties.Theappointmentofreservistsinanybranchofthe
forceisthereforeprohibited.
 Wheninheadquarters,theSuperintendentofPoliceassistedbyhisDeputySuperintendent,ifone
is posted to the district, should see and choose all recruits. If absence on tours prevents the
Superintendent of Police from doing this, he should see all recruits who have been appointed in his
absenceanddischargeany,whomheconsidersunsuitable.

56. Enlistment Procedure. On application being made for appointment by a candidate who appears
primafacietobefitforthepoliceservice,hisnamewillbeenteredintheregisterofcandidatesandhe
willbesenttotheCivilSurgeonwiththeregister.TheCivilSurgeonwillexaminehimandmakenecessary
entriesintheregister.

57.Ifthecandidateispassedasfitforappointment,theSuperintendentwillenquire into his character

and antecedents. Should the result be satisfactory, he will be appointed on the occurrence of a vacancy.
Candidatesshouldbewantedthatstatementsastotheirantecedents,whicharefoundatanyfuturetime
tobefalse,renderthemliabletodismissalwithforfeitureofallpaydue.

58. Recruit advance to. Every recruit will receive on appointment an advance of Rs.5. This will
becomethepropertyoftherecruitonappointment.Ifheresignsorisdismissedbeforeappointment,itwill
besoldandtheproceedscreditedtoGovernment.

59. Probation. Every recruit will be on probation for two years, which may be in two periods of six
monthseach,iftheSuperintendentconsidersitdesirable.Duringthisprobationaryperiodhisservicesmay
be dispensed with at any time, if, in the opinion of the Superintendent, he is unlikely to become a
satisfactorypoliceofficer.

60.Byorderlies.Superintendentsmaygiveacertainnumberofappointmentsasconstablestoboys
undertheageof18.Theyareknownas"orderlies",andreceivehalfthepayofanordinaryconstable.In
makingtheseappointmentspreferenceshouldalwaysbegiventosonsorrelativesofpoliceofficers,orof
menwho have rendered good service to Government. As soon as a boy orderly satisfies the conditions
laiddowninthefirstvacancythatoccurs.

61.Orderlies.AllofficersofandabovetherankofInspectorareentitledtoconstableorderliesonthe
scalebelow:

InspectorGeneral1headconstableand3constables.

DeputyInspectorGeneral1headconstableand2constables.

Superintendentofpolice2constables.

AssistantSuperintendentofpolice1constable.

DeputySuperintendentofpolice1constable.

Inspector1constable.

Noconstable or head constable shall be chosen as an orderly unless he has had at least ten years'
serviceintheForceandhaslearnttheordinarypoliceduties.Anorderlyshallnotbeemployedtodo
the duties of domestic servant nor shall he be given any duty likely to lower his prestige as a
constable. Officers of the police department on orders of transfer are not permitted to take orderlies
fromonedistricttoanother.

SectionV.Generalconditionofservice,

62.EnrolmentCertificate.Undersection8ofthePoliceAct,1861,everypoliceofficerbelowtherank
ofAssistantorSuperintendentwillreceiveonappointmentacertificateintheformannexedtotheAct,
showingthedateoffirstappointment.Everypoliceofficershouldcarryhiscertificateconstantlywithhim
andbepreparedtoexhibititashiswarrantofofficewheneverhisauthorityiscalledinQuestion.Whenhe
goes on leave his certificate of appointment will be left behind with his uniform. If he is suspended from
duty, his certificate of appointment must be surrendered. Probationary Sub Inspectors will be provided
withappointmentcertificates,whichwillbesignedbytheSuperintendentsofPoliceofthedistrictstowhich
theyareattachedonpassingoutoftheStatePoliceCollege.

62A.Every Police Officer shall on appointment, make and subscribe in the presence of the Head of the
DepartmentofofficeoranyGazetteOfficerauthorizedinhisbehalf,inoathoraffirmationinthefollowing
form,namely:

"Idoswear/solemnlyaffirmthatIwillbefaithfulandbeartrueallegiancetoIndia
andtotheconstitutionofIndiaofficeloyally,honestlyandwithimpartiality.

(SohelpmeGod)"

(Conscientious objectors to oath taking may make a solemn affirmation in the prescribed form
indicatedabove)Hinditranslationoftheoath/affirmationisgivenbelow:

63Everypoliceofficerwillberequiredonappointmenttogivedetailsofthesituationextentandvalue
ofanylandedproperty,whichhemaypossess,eitherjointlyorinhisownseparateright.Nopoliceofficer
shouldbepostedtoanychargewithintheareaofwhichheorhisfamilypossessesproperty,orhisfamily
carriesontrade.

64. General Condition of Service Every candidate for an appointment in the police should be made
acquainted,priortoappointment,withthegeneralconditionsofpoliceservice,whichareasfollows:

(1)Eachpoliceofficershalldevotehiswholetimetothepoliceservicealone. He shall not

takepartinanytradeorcallingwhatever,unlessexpresslypermittedtodoso.

(2)Heshallfaithfullyandhonestlyusehisbestabilitiestofulfillallhisduties as a police
officer.

(3)Heshallconfirmhimselfsimplicitytoallrules,whichshall,fromtimetotime,bemadefor
the regulation and good order of the service. And shall cultivate a proper regard for its honour and
respectability.

(4)Heshallsubmittodiscipline,observesubordinationandpromptlyobeyAlllawfulorders.

(5)Heshallserveandresidewhereverhemaybedirectedtoserveandreside.

(6)Heshallwear,whenonduty,suchdressandaccoutrementsasshall,fromtimetotime,
beprescribedforeachrankoftheserviceandshallbealwaysneatandcleaninhisappearance.Atno
timeshallanypoliceofficerappeaspartlyinuniformandpartlyinmufti.

(7) He shall allow such deductions to be made, from his pay and allowances as may be
requiredforkit,quartersandthelike,undertherulesoftheservice.

(8)HeshallpromptlydischargesuchdebtsastheSuperintendentmaydirectandshallnot
without the Superintendent's permission, have money transactions with any other police officer, or
borrowmoneyfromaresidentofthedistrictinwhichheisemployed.

(9)Heshallnotwithdrawfromtheservicewithoutdistinctpermissioninwriting,or(inthe
absenceofsuchpermission)withoutgivingtwomonths'previouswarningofhisintentiontodoso.

(10)Heshallnotonanyoccasionorunderanypretext,directlyorindirectlytakeorreceive
anypresent,gratuityorfeefromanypersonwhatsoever,withoutthesanctionoftheSuperintendent.

(11) He shall act with respect and deference towards all officers of Government and with
forbearance, kindness and civility towards private persons of all ranks. In private life he shall set an
 exampleofpeacefulbehaviorsandshallavoidallpartisanship.

(12) On ceasing to belong to the force, he will immediately deliver up all kit and
accoutrements,andvacateanyquartersthathavebeensuppliedtohimatthepubliccost.

PARTII(ADMINISTRATION)

CHAPTERII(PROMOTIONSANDREWARDS)

SectionIPromotions.

Regulations65to67Omit.

68.IncrementsInspectorsandSubedars.IncrementsinthetimescalewillbegrantedtoInspectors
andSidebarsbytheDeputyInspectorGeneralconcerned.

69:S.IIncrementsof.IncrementsinthetimescaleofpayofSubInspectorsaregrantedbythe
SuperintendentofPolice.Superintendentsareempoweredtowithholdanincrementthathasfallendueor
todeferafutureincrement.

70.S.I. Promotion of. The system of promotions in the subordinate executive ranks will be as did
downinthesupplementtotheMadhyaPradeshPoliceGazettedated05101960Asgiveninappendix'A'
.

"{"70.A Notwithstanding anything contained in Regulation 70 , a Constable may be promoted to the

rankofHeadConstablebytheSuperintendentofPolicewiththepriorapprovaloftheDirectorsGeneralof
PoliceandaHeadConstabletotherankofAssistantSubInspectorbytheDeputyInspector General of
Police with the prior approval of the Director General of Police if he has distinguished himself in anti
dacoitoperations.Lawandordersituationsofshootingcompetitionsorinsomeotherfieldofdutyorwho
hasbeenawardedthePresident'sPoliceMedalforGallantryorformeritorious/distinguishedservices,ifhe
considershimsuitableforpromotion.SimilarlytheInspectorGeneralofPolicemaypromoteanAssistant
SubInspectortotherankofSubInspectorandaSubInspectortotherankofanInspectoronsimilar
groundsiffoundsuitableforpromotionandsubjecttothepriorapprovaloftheDirectorGeneralofPolice.
ThenumberofOfficerspromotedunderthisRegulationshallnotexceed10percent."]

71. S.I. Transfer of. _The Inspector General, within the whole State and Deputy Inspector General,
withintheirrespectiveranges.MaydirectthatthetransferofaSubInspectorfromanotherdistrictshall
fillanexistingorfuturevacancyamongtheSubInspectorofanydistrict.

72:Officiating Sub Inspectors. In case where it is necessary to fill up permanent or provisional

vacanciesimmediately,AssistantSubInspectorareavailable,theDeputyInspectorGeneralmayappoint
anAssistantSubInspectortoofficiateasSubInspector.

Regulation73Omitted

74: If there is no constable in the district fit for promotion, the Superintendent should apply to the
DeputyInspectorGeneraltotransferanofficeronpromotionfromanotherdistrict.
Regulation75Omitted.

76:ConstablesIncrementof.Superintendentsareempoweredtowithholdanincrement,which
hasfallendue,ortodeferafutureincrement,uptoamaximumperiodofoneyearatatime.

Approved Service. (1) " Approved Service " for the purpose of increments, is the total length of
satisfactoryservicelesstheperiodsspecifiedbelow:

(a)ServiceinanotherdepartmentofGovernment.

(b)Suchserviceinthepolicedepartmentasdoesnotcountforpension.

Exceptionsto(a)and(b)

(i)Exsoldierswhoenlistonretirementfrommilitaryserviceareentitledtocounttheirmilitaryservice
towardsincrements.

(ii)Serviceunder18yearsofagewillcountforincrement,providedthatitisserviceonfullpayandnot
serviceasboyorderlyonhalfpay.Periodsforwhichpayhasbeenforfeitedwillnotcountforincrements.

(iv)Allperiodsofleavewithallowanceswillcount for increments under rule 26(b) or the Fundamental

Rules,withoutthelimitationsprescribedbyArticle408oftheCivilServiceRegulations.

(2) if a constable, who is disembroiled and appointed for the time to the ministerial staff of the office
establishment, is again reenrolled as constable, his ministerial service counts for increments as if his
wholeservicewasthatofaconstable.

(3) If a head constable is reduced to the rank of constable, his pay, as constable will be fixed as if his
wholeservicehasbeenapprovedconstable'sservice.

(4) A constable who has retired on an invalid or on a compensatory pension and is subsequently re
enlisted, will if his previous service counts for pension under Articles 514 and 519, Civil Service
Regulations,alsocountsuchserviceforfutureincrements.

(5) The period of service for each increment is to be calculated from the date of enlistment. If any
incrementiswithheldforanyspecificperiod,theperiod,ofdefermentshouldnotbecarriedforwardto
thesubsequentincrement

SectionII.Rewards.

77.Rewardskindsof.Rewardsareoffourkinds

(a)Rewardsproclaimed by Government for information and action leading to the Surrender, arrest and
convictionofcriminals.

(b) Rewards for definite acts of good conduct or bravery on the part of police officers or private
persons.
(c)Rewardsfortheapprehensionofdeserters.

(d) Rewards paid to the police department by other departments, or by courts or private
persons.Rewardsmaytaketheformeitherofcash,commendationcertificatesorarticlesofValue.

78Rewardspowertosanction.Rewardsofclass(a)maybesanctionedbytheAssistant Inspector
GeneralofPolice,theSuperintendentofPoliceuptoamaximumofRs50bythesameofficerswiththe
approvaloftheRangeDeputyInspectorGeneral,uptoRs250andbytheInspectorGeneralofPolice,up
toRs500.TheofferofanylargersumrequiresthesanctionoftheStateGovernment.

79.Rewardsforsurrender,arrestandconviction.Andnotforarrestalonebuttheofficerwhois
empowered to make the offer may determine the wording of the proclamation. He may also order the
wholeorpartoftherewardtobepaidinacaseinwhichtheproclamationwasforarrestandconviction,
butconvictionhasnotfollowedarrest.Arewardmustnotbeofferedforthecaptureofacriminal"deador
aliveRewardsforsurrendershouldbepaidafterthecompetentauthorityissatisfiedonthepartplayed
bytheclaimantinbringingoutsurrender.

80.Rewardspaymentof,RewardsofClass(b)willbepayableasfollows:RewardsofClass(b)(I)
willbeasfollows:

NatureofReward Sanctioningofficer MoneylimitsRs.

1{(i) For the apprehension of a (1)DirectorGeneralofPolice. 10,0000

criminalorinformationleadingtothe
detection of an offence without (2)Addl.IGofPolice(A/Doperations). 5,000
previousproclamation.

(3)DIGofPolice. 3,0000

(4)SP 1,0000

(ii) For good service or definite acts InspectorGeneralofPolice. 500

of good conduct, bravery or
intelligence. The Assistant Inspector General of Police
Madhya Pradesh and Superintendent subject
to the approval of the Deputy Inspector 200
General.

40
The Assistant Inspector General of Police
MadhyaPradeshandSuperintendentofPolice.

81.RewardsforcapturingdesertersRewardsofclass(c)arepayablebytheOfficerCommandingof
RegimentorUnitoftheIndianArmyconcerned. They are Rs. 5 for a combatant (including a reservist),
enrolledpersonneloftheI.A.S.C.andmenoftheIndianHospitalCorps.

Note.ThegrantingofrewardsfortheapprehensionofEuropeandesertersoftheBritishArmycancelled
inMarch1932.
82.Rewardsfromotherdepartment.Rewardsofclass(d),ifduefromanotherdepartment,willbe
drawnbythatdepartmentfromthetreasuryandforwardedtotheSuperintendent,whoisresponsiblefor
their disbursement to the persons for whom they are intended. If a reward is ordered to be paid by a
court from any fine or confiscation will be credited to the Judicial Department, and the reward will be
chargedagainstthedepartment(i.e.,Revenue,Excise,ForestorPolice)onwhoseprosecutionthefineis
imposed(videpage10,clause41ofAppendix7totheAuditCode).

83.Rewardsfromprivatepersons.Rewardsgivenbyprivatepersonsorcorporationmustbemade
over to the Superintendent and police officers are strictly forbidden to receive any rewards otherwise
thanthroughtheirownSuperintendent.Ifaprivatepersonswishesinofferareward.Thereisnoreason
to prevent him from doing so. The offer of a reward must be quite voluntary and must be reduced to
writingandsignedbythedonor.ItisthebusinessoftheSuperintendent to see that no pressure is put
uponthecomplaintorotherpersonstoofferrewards,andthattherewardsisnotinexcessofwhatmay
bejustifiedbythemeritsofthecase.ItsdistributionwillbelefttothediscretionoftheSuperintendentin
the absence of any specific conditions or wishes expressed by the donor at the time of offering the
reward.

84.Allrewardsmustbepaidpromptly.Wheneverpossible,theyshouldbepaidbytheSuperintendentor
hisAssistantinperson,providedthatthisdoesnotinvolveunnecessarydelay.

85.RewardstoC.I,S.IandSubedars.Thegrantofrewardstopoliceofficersshouldberegulatedas
faraspossiblebythefollowingconsiderations:

(a)Inspectors,SubInspectors,SubedarandAssistantSubInspectorsshouldordinarilyberewardedby
thegrantofcommendationcertificatesandentriesintheirServiceRolls.Investigatingofficersoftenhave
toincurexpenditurefromtheirownpocketsinobtaininginformationandsuchexpenditurecanbesuitably
recouped by the grant of a money reward. Petty amounts derogatory to the dignity of these officers
shouldnotbegranted.AmoneyrewardshouldnotbelessthanRs40inthecaseofanInspectorandRs
20inthecaseofaSubedarorSubInspectorandRs15inthecaseofanAssistantSubInspector.

(b)Rewards to H. Cs. and Constable. Head constables and constables should be granted money
rewardorcommendedintheirServiceRolls.

(c) Under Rule 48 of the Fundamental Rules all police officers are eligible to receive the whole of any
reward offered for the arrest of criminals, for information, or for special services in connection with the
administration of justice, or any portion of them to which the Superintendent may consider them entitled
alsoanyrewardpayableinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofanyactorruleframedundersuchAct.

PARTII(ADMINISTRATION)

III(DRILLANDINSTRUCTIONOFCONSTABLES)

SectionI.Recruits.

86. Recruits training and examination of Recruits will be posted during probation to the
headquarters for instruction in drill, law and procedure .On no account may recruits be posted to a
stationhousefordutyuntiltheyhavebeenconfirmed.[C.P.andBiharGovt.PoliceDept.,Noting.No83
1854IVof37,dated1438.]
 87.Beforearecruitisconfirmedhemust

(a)Haveagoodpracticalknowledgeofsquaddrillandtherifleandfiringexercises(regulation89)

(b)Havepassedthroughacourseofmusketry,andinthecareofmuskets

(c)Be able to answer verbally simple questions on Chapter v (arrest,escape and retaking, Chapter VI
(process to compel (appearance) and Chapter XIII (preventive action of the police) of the Criminal
ProcedureCode

(d)Knownthedefinitionsofhurt(simpleandgrievous),theft,robbery, dacoit, criminal trespass, house

trespassandhousebreaking

(e)Beacquaintedwiththedutiesofguards,escortsandpatrols

(f)Knowtherulesastoappealsandleave

(g)Beabletorecognizethebuglecallsincommonuse

(h)Beacquaintedwiththemotorrulessofarastheyrefertothenumberingandlightingofcars,andthe
rulesoftheroadandtrafficcontrol

(i)Ifliterate,beabletotakefingerimpressions

(j)Havebeeninstructedintheuseofbatons

(k)HaveattendedacourseoflecturesonFirstAid.

Arrangementsshouldalsobemadetoinstructrecruitsinphysicaltraining.

88.A recruit should be examined as to his proficiency in the above subjects by the Superintendent or his
Assistantassoonascanconvenientlybearrangedaftertheexpiryofhisperiodofprobation.Onpassing
theexaminationheshouldbepostedtoduty.

SectionII.Drill.

89.TraininginDrillEverymemberofthepoliceforceisexpectedtohaveathroughpracticalknowledge
of

(a)Squaddrill.

(b)Rifleexercise.

(c)Firingexercise.

(d)Thebuglecallsincommonuse.

(e)Useofthebaton.
(f)Riotdrilland

(g)Therudimentsoftrafficcontrol.

90.Parades.Allrecruitsandmenongeneraldutyatheadquarters(ordinaryreserve)shouldbedrilled
morningandevening,exceptonSundaysandThursdays.Onthosedaystherewillbenodrill,butcleaning
parade (for cleaning kit and accoutrements) will be held in the morning. The reserve Inspector should
invariablybepresentonparade,andtheSuperintendentandhisAssistantshouldattendasoftenastheir
otherdutiespermit,andshouldtakeanactivepartindrillingthemen.Whereeverpossiblearrangements
shouldbemadeforputtingallconstableswhoarefitforit.Throughacourseofphysicaltraining.

91. Every headquarters lines should be provided with a drum and pack stick, and these should be
constantlyinuse.

92DrillManuals:DrillwillbetaughtinaccordancewiththeArmyManualsofInfantryTraining(forfoot
Police)andCavalryTraining(forMountedPolice)asmaybeorderedbytheInspectorGeneralofPolice.

93.TheuseofthebayonetaslaiddownintheArmyManualofSmallArmsTrainingwillbetaughttothe
menoftheSpecialArmedForces.

94.Instruction in firing and fire control will be given to all ranks in accordance with the orders in the
ManualofMusketryInstruction.

SectionIII.Instruction.

95.Traininginlaw.Everyenrolledconstableisexpectedtomaintainhisknowledgeofthesubjectsin
whichhewasinstructedasarecruit(regulation87).Inadditionhemust

(a)Beabletoanswerverballyquestionsonthemiscellaneousdutiesimposedonconstablesbyexecutive
order.

(b)Knowthedefinitionsofthechiefcognizableoffencesagainstpersonandproperty.

(c)Beabletonameofthechiefcognizableoffencesunderspecialandlocallaws.

96.Instruction Class. Owing to the numerous duties for which provision has to be made, and to
frequentchangesofpersonnel,theinstructioninlawandprocedureofconstablesofordinaryreserveat
headquarters is very apt to neglected. As a general rule, Superintendents should arrange to hold an
instructionclass for constables every morning after parade, at the same time as the recruit'instruction
class, and all constables who are not wanted for guard, escort or other duties should be required to
attend. The Superintendent and his Assistant should satisfy themselves from time to time by personal
interrogationastotheprogressmade.

97instructionsofConstableatS.H.Theinstructionofconstablesatpolicestationisdealtwithinthe
chapters dealing with the work of a police station. The Superintendent or his Assistant when on an
inspection tour should test the knowledge of drill and procedure possessed by the men at each police
stationandshouldholdtheCircleInspectorandSubInspectorresponsibleforitsefficiency.

98.H.CsExamination.WheneveraSuperintendentorhisAssistant(ifauthorizedinthisbehalfbythe
Superintendent)considerthataconstableshowsasoundpracticalknowledgeofhisworkandislikelyto
turnout an efficient officer, he may certify him as fit to appear for the halfyearly examination for head
constableship. Such certificates may only be granted to constables who are literate. Failure to pass the
examinationwithinthesucceedingyearentailswithdrawalofthecertificate.

SectionIV.Musketry.

99. Armament. The Armament of the Police, musketry practices and competitions to be fired are set
forthinMusketryRegulations,1957.

Regulations100to104Omitted.

105. Targets for District Police and method of Scoring. President bad shooting renders a man
liabletoremovalfromthespecialarmedforce.

106. The target used at the annual practice for the District Police (including the ordinary reserve at
headquarters)andscoringwillbethesameasforthespecialarmedforce:

(i)Ballammunition

10roundstobefiredat50yardsstanding.

10roundssnapshootingtobefiredat75yards,standing.

10roundstobefiredat100yards,anyposition.

Therewillbenorepetition.

(ii)Tobecomeamarksman,amanmustobtainatotalof80pointsonthecourse.Marksmanareentitled
towearabadge(crossedrifles),tillthenextannualpracticeisheld.

(iii)ThebestandthesecondbestshotsinthedistrictwillreceiveprizesofRs5and4respectively.Ties
will be decided on the inverse order system. Prizes of Rs 3, Rs 2 and Re. 1 will be distributed by the
Superintendentto5percentofthemenwhofired.

107.Annual Musketry Mounted Police Service. The annual practice for the mounted police will be
conductedonthesamelinesasthatforthedistrictpolice.

108.ServiceAmmunitionreservestockof.Rulesforcompetitionswillbeissuedfromtimetotimeas
subsidiary instructions. Reserve stocks of service ammunition must not be used for competitions. If no
balanceisavailableoutofthepracticestockafteralltheannualpracticehasbeenfinished,ammunition
forcompetitionsmustbepurchasedfromlinesfundsorbythecompetitorsthemselves.

109.Revolvercourse.Allgazetteofficers,Inspectors(includingCriminalInvestigationDepartmentand
Police Prosecutors) Subedar and Sub Inspectors (including Sub Inspectors of the C.I.D.) for whom
revolvershavebeenissuedmustfireanannualrevolvercourse.

SectionV.clearingandliningstreets.
110.Cleaning and lining of streets. All recruits and the men of the reserve (ordinary and special)
mustbeinstructedinthepracticeofliningandclearingroadsandstreetsontheoccasionofprocessions,
visitofState,disturbances,etc.Thefollowingdirectionshouldbeobserved:

(a)Onthepartyreachingthespacetobelined,ifthemenareinfile,thecommandwillbegiven"paces
from the rear extend. The men of the rear file will turn outwards, and marching to either side of the
street,will turn about and take post . The next file will march the ordered number of paces, touch the
menofthefileinfrontonshoulderandsimilarlyproceedtotakepostatthesidesofthestreetandso
withalltheothers.

(b) When the men are in fours (which will be necessary if the street has to be cleared) the same
command will be given. The rear four will mark time two paces the outer men will then turn outwards
andtakepostateithersideofthestreet,thetwoinner(orcentre)menwillrightandlefthalfturnand
takepostattheorderdistance.Thenextfouraftermarchingdoubletheordereddistancewilltouchthe
meninfrontontheshoulderandproceedsimilarlytotakepostandsowithallothers.

SectionVI.Thebaton.

111.Batonsuseof.Allconstablesshouldbecarefullyinstructedintheuseofthebaton.itmayonly
beemployedfor(1)Overmasteringpersonswhoforciblyresistarrestorattempttoescapeafterarrest.

(2)Dispersingunlawfulassemblies.

(3)Resistingillegalviolenceorattemptsatrescue.

112.Section46oftheCriminalProcedureCodeempowersapoliceofficertouseallmeansnecessaryto
affect the arrest of a person who forcibly resists, or attempts to evade, arrest. If he cannot overpower
such person other wise, he should draw his baton and use it, taking care to avoid striking the head,
except in the last resort in self defense. A prisoner who shows any disposition to struggle should be
handcuffedassoonaspossible.

113.Whennotrequiredforuse.Thebatonshouldbecarriedinthefrogandnotinthehand.Pointduty
constablesareforbiddentousetheirbatonsfordirectingtraffic.

SectionVIISalutes.

114.Salutes.Theinstructions laid down in section 99 101, Chapter V, of Infantry Training, Volume I,

1932, will be followed what ever they apply. When the National Anthem is played at parades or other
functions. all non Gazetted ranks, whether in uniform or not, who are not on parade will stand to
attention. Gazette officers in uniform will salute. All police officers in uniform will salute the Court when
attendingaCourtonduty.Constablesonpointdutywillpaynocompliments.Whileonroadliningduty,
headconstablesandconstableswillcometoattentionandotherpoliceofficerswillsaluteontheapproach
ofperson age for whom the road is lined or of Members of Government or of high officials whom they
recognize.Policeofficersinuniformwillsalutethefollowingitofsuperiorranktotheirown:

(a)CivilandMilitaryofficers.

(b)Magistrates.
 PARTII(ADMINISTRATION)

CHAPTERIV(TRAININGANDEXAMINATION

SectionI.TheHeadConstables'Examination.

115. Head Constable's examination. An examination of constables for promotion to the rank of head
constableswillbeheldyearlyatdistrictheadquarterondatestobenotifiedbytheInspectorGeneraland
willbesetbyandwillbesupervisedbyagazetteofficerofGovernment.Thequestionpaperswillbesetby
anofficerappointedbytheInspectorGeneralandwillbesentundersealtoappointedbytheInspector
GeneralandwillbesentundersealtoSuperintendents.Theanswerpaperswillbereturnedundersealto
examiners, appointed by the Inspector General, who will forward the detailed results to the Inspector
Generalwithaslittledelayaspossible.Thereshallbetwoexaminationpapers,oneonLawandProcedure
andtheotheronPoliceRegulations.Thereshallalsobeatestindrilltobeheldindistrictheadquartersby
Gazettedpoliceofficer.Thesubjectsfortheexaminationwillbeasfollows:

FirstPaperLawandProcedure

IndianPenalCode

All cognizable offences (chiefly Chapters VIII, XVI and XVII) Chapters II, IV, V VA, IX and XIII
Sections 53 and 75 (Chapter III) 174,176, and 182 (Chapter X),201, 202, 211, 212,216 and 224
(ChapterXI)232,235and240(ChapterXII)295and296(ChapterXV)and403(XVII).

CriminalProcedureCode

Chapter I, IV, V, VI (excluding Sections 73,74,78, 86, and 89to93), VII (excluding Sections
97,99,104,and 105), VIII (excluding Sections 112 to 126A), IX, XIII, XIV, XLI, Sections
133,337,344,397,496,523,550,551,562and565,CivilProcedureCode.EvidenceAct

Definitions.Fact,Relevant,Factsinissue,DocumentsEvidence,AdmissionsandConfessions.

Sections 8,24,to 27,32,34,35,45,53,54,60,61,to 63, 74,75,101,102,118,119,123 to 125,

133,134,137,138,141to143,145,157and159.

SecondpaperPoliceRegulations

PoliceActs1861and1888,andthepolice(IncitementinDisaffection)Act,1922.

Regulations 6264, 77, 110114, 190196, 200202, 213217,233,234,238,239,251275,303305,321

345,347,353355, 356, 359 361, 376 380, 381386,387,388393,403,405408, 410416, 449453,
465,468470,472479,486487,496507,517532,574709,710861,912,916921.

Drill

Squaddrill,riot,drill,physicaltraining,useoflatheandbaton.

116.Theconditionsofeligibilityprocedureofexaminationandsystemofpromotionsareregulatedbythe
provisionscontainedinthesupplementtotheM.P.PoliceGazettedated51060.

117and118Omitted.

SectionII.TrainingofDrillInstructors.

119DrillInstructors.DrillInstructors,whomaybeheadconstableeitherofthespecialreserveorofthe
ordinary police, are required partly from pensioned non commissioned officers of the Indian Army, and
partlyfromtheranksofthespecialreserves.Noliteraryqualificationsarerequiredofthem.

120. Drill Instructors Training of. If a Superintendent considers that any member of his special
armed force is likely, by reason of good character, physique, smartness and intelligence, to become an
efficientdrillinstructor,heshouldmakeaarrangements,throughtheRangeDeputyInspectorGeneral,
tohavehimattachedduringtherainyseasontoanIndianInfantryregimentatJubbulpore,Saugor,fora
course of training of three to five months duration. If the officer commanding the regiment certifies that
thecandidatehasborneagoodcharacterduringhisstaywiththeregiment,andisqualifiedtoactasan
instructor of recruits in drill discipline and physical training, he will be classed as qualified drill instructor
andwillbeeligibleforpromotiontoheadconstable.

SectionIII.TrainingofSubedarsandReserveInspectors.

121: Subedars Training of. Subedars will be attached on appointment to one of the larger
headquarterstationstolearntheirwork.Theywillbeonprobationfortwoyearsandbeforeconfirmations
will be required to pass the State Police examination by the Subedars standard and a colloquial test in
Hindi."BeforetheycanbepromotedtoInspectorship,theywillberequiredtopasstheStateexamination
bytheInspector'sstandardandawrittentestinHindi.

122:TheranksofReserveInspectorsareordinarilyfilledbythepromotionofSubedarswhohavepassed
the State Police examination by the Inspector's test and written test in Hindi and require no further
training.Whennecessary, special arrangements will be made for the training of officers transferredfrom
thelineofCircleInspectors.

SectionIV.TrainingofSubinspectorsandInspectors.

123.SubinspectorsTrainingof.Thetrainingofofficersfortheinvestigationandsuperiorbranchesof
thepoliceiscarriedonattheMadhyaPradeshPoliceCollege,Sagar.Candidatesareselectedinaccordance
withtherulesforadmissiontotheMadhyaPradeshPoliceCollege.

124. Candidates who have been recruited directwillbeappointedasSubinspectors on probation and

willbepostedtodistrictstocompletetheirtrainingwhichwillextendovertwoyears.

125.ProbationarySubinspectors.ThecadreofSubinspectorsofeachdistrictconsistsof

(a)Permanentworkingstaff.

(b)Probationersundertraining.

Ordinarily not more than three probationers will be attached to a district. The period of probation will
extendovertwoyearsandthetrainingwillconsistoftwodistinctperiodsofoneyeareach.

(a)AsasupernumerarySubInspectorunderpreliminarytrainingand

(b)AsaSubInspectoroftheworkingstaffofadistrictonprobation.

JanuarytoMarch.Theprobationerwillbeposted,ifpossible,totheheadquarterspolicestationofaCircle
Inspector under a thoroughly competent Sub Inspector, the posting to be decided absolutely on the
personality of the Station Officer. It must clearly understood that this posting is not to be use as an
assistanceforaheavypolicestationandthetrainingoftheprobationerwillbepersonallyresponsiblefor
instructingtheprobationerintheupkeepanduseofallpolicestationregistersandforgivinghimageneral
insight into the practical side of police work of the police station. He should be permitted to see what is
going on and cases diaries, chaplains and roznamcha reports should be thoroughly explained to him.
Probationers who are not thoroughly acquainted with the script of the country must receive daily
instruction and practice in it. At the end of this period the Circle Inspector will submit a report on the
probationergivingparticularsastohisbehavior,progressandcapabilities.

ApriltoSeptember.Duringthisperiodtheprobationerswillcontinuetheirtrainingunderthecontrolof
theSuperintendentofpoliceandwillbeattachedtoofficesasshownbelow:

Reader ProsecutingInspector HeadClerk

 (a)April,May June,July 1/2August

(b)June,July
August,September 1/2April

(c)August,

September
April,May 1/2June

Accountant
ReserveInspector StatisticalClerk

(a)1/2August
1/2September 1/2September

(b)1/2April
1/2May 1/2May

(c)1/2June
1/2July 1/2July

When working with the Superintendent's reader, the probationer will be shown all except confidential
papersreceivedbythereader.Hewillbepresentwhenroznamchareportsandmiscellaneouspapersare
readtotheSuperintendentofPolice.Thiswillgivetheprobationerathroughknowledgeastohowreports
are dealt with at headquarters and the nature of the orders passed on them. It will also give the
Superintendent an opportunity of becoming acquainted with the probationer and giving him advice and
instruction. During the courses under the Reserve Inspector and office clerks, he should be shown how
papersaredealtwithandwhatorderstheSuperintendentpasses.Duringthefirsttwoweeksoftheperiod
spent under the prosecuting Inspector, the probationers will be taught to take finger impressions and
instructed in the upkeep and the use of the Police Prosecutors registers. During the rest of this period,
probationers will be instructed in the work connected with the preparation of cases for court and they
should attend courts during the prosecutions of such cases. They should be required to take prosecution
hasfailedentirely,andwherethedefensehasscoredeitherincrossexamination,orinadducingrefuting
evidence. The Police Prosecutor who will note on the accuracy or other wise of the probationers
impressions should examine these notes. Towards the end of this period the probationer should be
requiredtoprepareatleastthreecasesforpresentationincourtandtoprosecuteindependentlyatleast
threecases.Attheendofeachperiodtheofficersandclerksmentionedabovewillsubmitareporttothe
Superintendent. During all periods of training, the probationer will attend parade, perfect himself in the
scriptofthecountryandbegivenextratuitioninanybranchofthistrainingcourseasmaybenecessary.

OctobertoDecember.Probationerswillnowberepostedtopolicestationaspreviouslydirectedandif
possiblenotatthesamepolicestationtowhichhewasoriginallyposted.Forthefirstfortnightheshould
berequiredasassistanttothemoharrirandinthesecondfortnightheshouldberequiredtocarryoutthe
whole work of the moharrir under the direction of the moharrir and the Sub Inspector. During the
reminder of this course the probationer will be required to accompany the Circle Inspector or the Sub
Inspector when they are investigating crime or when the former is inspecting a police station. The
probationersshouldbeinstructedinthemethodsofinvestigationandhowtowritacasediary.Whennot
soengaged,hewillberequiredtoreadoldcasediariesunderthedirectionoftheCircleInspectororthe
Sub Inspector, who will give the probationer instructions (as the diary is being read) as to where the
investigatingofficerwentwrongorwherehemighthaveadducedfurtherevidence.Duringthelatterpart
of the this course the probationer will be required to investigate independently at least three cases (of
differentnature,ifpossible)andtopreparechargesheets.Copiesofthesediarieswillbemadeatthetime
andretained.AtthecloseofthisperiodtheCircleInspectorwillsubmitareporttotheSuperintendentof
Policeforwardingcopiesofthecasediariesmentionedabove.

126.Havingqualifiedinhispreliminarytraining,theprobationerwillnowbebroughtontotheworking
staffofthedistrict,butwillremainonprobation.

January to June. The probation will now be posted to a police station under an experienced. Sub
Inspectorasasecondinvestigatingofficerandwillcarryoutthedutiesofanofficerofthisposition.

JulytoDecember.Theprobationer should now be transferred to another police station so that he can

derivethebenefitofanotherCircleInspectororSubInspector'straining.Hewillcontinuethedutiesofa
second investigating officer. If possible the Superintendent or his Assistant should inspect this police
stationduringthecloseofthisperiod,butifthiscannotbedone,theCircleInspectorshouldbeinstructed
to make a formal inspection. At the close of this course the Circle Inspector will submit a report on the
probationer to the Superintendent of Police. During the second twelve month's training arrangements
shouldbemadefortrainingforaperiodforonemonthwiththeRailwayPolice.ThemonthofJuneorJuly
wouldprobablybemostconvenient.

127.ThetrainingofprobationarySubInspectorsisanimportantpartoftheworkofaSuperintendent.
He should keep a notebook with pages assigned to each probationer in whom he should enter up the
summariesofprobationer'sworkthatcomeotherwisetohisnotice.Inparticular,heshouldmakenoteson
the merits of the investigations conducted by the probationer. The notebook should be shown to the
DeputyInspectorGeneralduringhisinspectionsandheshouldseeeachprobationerwhohasbeenmore
thansixmonthsinthedistrictandrecordanopinionconcerninghim.

128. Probationary S.I. Confidential Reports on. The Superintendent will send in half yearly
confidentialreportsonallprobationersattachedtohisdistrictandattheendofthesecondyear'straining
will submit a full report on each probationer to the Inspector General through the Deputy Inspector
General of the range, embodying his recommendations regarding the confirmation of the probationer. A
probationer whose conduct is unsatisfactory, or who shows no aptitude for or interest in police work is
liabletolosehisappointment.

SectionV.TheStatePoliceExaminationandDepartmentalExamination.

129. State Police Examination. The State Police Examination will be held yearly as district
headquartersduringthemonthofNovember.AnofficerappointedbytheInspectorGeneralasexaminer,
who will forward the question papers under seal to Superintendents, will set the questions. The answer
paperswillbereturnedundersealtotheexaminerwhowillforwardthedetailedresultstotheInspector
General'sofficewithaslittledelayaspossible.

130.Thefollowingofficerswillappearattheexamination.

(a)HeadconstableswhowishthequalifyforpromotionasAssistantSubInspectorsandarepermittedby
theSuperintendenttoappearforexamination.

(b) Subedar who have not yet passed the Subedars test or who wish to qualify for promotion as
Inspectors.

(c)SubInspectorswhohavenotpassedthroughtheMadhyaPradeshPoliceCollegeandwishtoqualify
forpromotiononconfirmationsasInspectors.

131.Thesubjectsforexaminationwillbe

(a)TheIndianPenalCodeandtheCodeofCriminalProcedure.

TheIndianEvidenceActandSpecialandLocalActs.

(b)ThePoliceRegulationsandCriminalTribes.

132.Thestandardsrequiredforpassesare
(a)FortheInspector'stest70persent.

(b)FortheSubInspector'stest60persent

(c)FortheSubedarstest50percent.

The above percentages must be obtained in each branch of the examination, but excellence in any one
branchmaybeallowedtocompensateforthefailureintheother.

133.DepartmentalExaminationforotherofficers.AllCircleInspectorsandPoliceProsecutorswho
havenotpassedthedepartmentalexaminationinHindiandwhosemothertongueisnotHindiarerequired
todosowithintwoyearsofappointmentorpromotion.

134. All Police Assistant Police Prosecutors and Sub Inspectors of Police will be required to pass the
DepartmentalExaminationinHindiandMarathibeforeconfirmation.ThosewhosemothertongueisHindi
orMarathiwillbeexemptedfrompassingtheexaminationinthatlanguage.

135. With the permission of Inspector General, an Inspector may appear at the departmental
examinationforAssistantSuperintendentsofPolice.Permissionwillonlybegiventomenwhoarelikelyto
earnpromotiontoDeputySuperintendentsorotherwisetobenefitfrompassingtheexamination.

SectionVI.TrainingofDeputySuperintendents.

136:D.S.P.Trainingof.ThetrainingofDeputySuperintendentswillvaryaccordingtothenatureof
theirpreviousappointmentandservices.DeputySuperintendentswho are promoted from Inspectors will
requirenofurthertraining.

137.:DeputySuperintendentswhohaveservedinotherdepartmentofGovernment,butwhohavenot
passed the departmental examination for officer of the State Civil Service, will be required to pass the
examinationforAssistantSuperintendentsofPolicewithintheperiodoftheirprobation.

138: Probationary Deputy Superintendents will be attached to a district under the charge of an
experiencedSuperintendent.DuringtheirfirstcampingseasontheyshouldaccompanytheSuperintendent
oninspectiondutyandshouldbeinstructedinthemethodofinspectingpolicestationandinthegeneral
workofaPoliceOfficerontour.Theyshouldthenberequiredtomakeindependentinspections,submitting
theirreportsfortheSuperintendent'sscrutinyandorders.

139: They should also be sent to accompany selected officers in the investigation of particular cases,
preparingnotesanddiariesmerelyfortheSuperintendentsperusal.Laterontheyshouldthemselvestake
independentchargeofcases,submittingtheirdiariesfortheSuperintendent'sperusal.Theyshouldalsobe
madetoholddepartmentalenquiriesofasimplenature,submittingtheirconclusionsfortheordersofthe
Superintendent.Whentheyhaveacquiredasufficientknowledgeoflawandproceduretheyshouldduring
theirsecondyearoftraining,beputinchargeofapolicestationanddotheworkofstationofficerfora
periodoftwoorthreemonths,afterwardstheyshouldholdchargeofacircleorpartofacircleanddothe
workofaCircleInspector.

140. They should next be instructed in the prosecution of cases. At first they should put up notes on
decided cases for the information and orders of the Superintendent, especially on cases in which
irregularitiesorillegalitieshavebeenbroughttonotice.Theyshouldwriteaprcisoftheevidenceanda
summaryoftheirownconclusions.Laterontheyshouldpreparecasesforprojectionundertheguidanceof
the Superintendent or some other competent officer. They should attend courts frequently in order to
understandmagisterialprocedureandpractice.

141:In the rainy season probationers should be trained in the duties of the Reserve Inspector and in
office work. They should be taught how to maintain the magazine, clothing and other registers and the
dutyroster,toarrangeforthedistributionofdailyduties,thesupervisionofthedrillandmusketryofthe
reserves, the relief of escorts, and the inspection of guards They should attend morning parade at least
three times a week, go night rounds at least once a week, and be present as often as possible at the
variousstageoftheannualmusketrycourse.Theyshoulddistributethepayoftheheadquarterspoliceat
leasttwice.

142.ThetrainingofprobationersinofficeworkwillincludeboththeEnglishandHindi,branches:

(a)English. This will include instruction in the method of conducting correspondence, drafting special
reports, keeping accounts, preparing pension papers, pay bills, etc, maintaining the crime register and
compiling and submitting crime and other returns, in short in all the duties of head clerk and the
accountant,aswellasoftheSuperintendentinconnectionwithhisEnglishoffice.

(b)Hindi.ThiswillcomprisedealingwithdiariesandreportsandmakingprcisofHindipapersforthe
informationandordersoftheSuperintendent.TheSuperintendentshouldmakeoverthedigestsofoneor
two of the less important stations to the probationer and closely supervise the orders passed by him on
roznamchasandcasediaries.

143. Probationer Half Yearly Reports on. At the end of each halfyear, Superintendents will
forward to the Deputy Inspector General of the range full reports on any probationers in their charge,
withspecialreferencetotheirabilityto

(a)Superviseandinvestigation,

(b)Inspectapolicestation,

(c)Putupacaseforprosecution,and

(d)Passordersongeneralandcasediaries.

SectionVII.TrainingofAssistantSuperintendents.

144.A.S.P.Trainingof.Thecoresofinstructionfallsunderthefollowingheads:

(i)Hindi.

(ii)PoliceandJudicial

(iii)Practical

(iv)Drill.

145:Assoonaspossibleafterarrivalinadistrict,aprobationershouldbetakeintocampforatleastsix
weeks, so that he may get a general idea of the country and its people and of the practical work of a
Superintendent.During this period he should study the Hindi of his district and those parts of the Police
Regulationsthatrelatetotheexecutiveworkofpolice.

146.DuringthefirstsixmonththeprobationershoulddevotehistimetothestudyoftheHindiandofthe
books prescribed for the departmental examination. When at headquarters he should attend morning
paradesregularly,andlearnthedrillofthespecialarmedforce.

147:Assoonasthe Superintendent considers thattheprobationerhasmadesufficient progress in the

HindiheshouldmakeovertohimthediariesandreportsofoneortwoPolicestationasreceiveddaily.The
probationer will note on them, and take them to the Superintendent, who will see that the probationer
understandstheircontentsandwillpassordersonthem.inhispresence.Theprobationerwillalsomake
prcis of Hindi papers for the information and orders of the Superintendent The Superintendent should
satisfyhimselffromtimetotimethattheprobationer is making proper progress in his law studies. After
the probationer has passed all his departmental examinations, the Superintendent may require him to
studytheStateCensusReport,1931,particularlyChapters10,11and12.

148.The arrangements for a course of practical training for a probationer will depend on the progress,
which he makes, and must be left to the discretion of his Superintendent. The course will embrace the
followingsubject:
(a)Inspectionwork.

(b)Investigationsanddepartmentalenquiries.

(c)Theprosecutionofcases.

(d)ThedutiesoftheReserveInspector.

(e)TheEnglishofficeworkoftheSuperintendent.

The details of the course will be the same as far Deputy Superintendents (Regulations 136142).
WhileengagedinthedutiesoftheReserveInspector,anAssistantSuperintendent.Should,ifpossible,
beplacedincompletechargeoftheheadquarterslinesforatleasttwomonths.Whileengagedinthe
officeworkhemayreceiveinstructionandadvicefromtheheadclerkforthefirsthalfpartofthispart
of the course, but during the second half should work unaided. When he has acquired a sufficient
knowledge of law and procedure and Hindi, he should, during the second year of training, be put in
chargeofaPolicestationfor a period of two or three months and do the work of station officer and
thenshouldholdchargeofacircleorpartofacircleanddotheworkofCircleInspector.

149. Prob. A.S.P. Half Yearly Reports on. Half Yearly Reports on. all probationary Assistant
SuperintendentswillbeforwardedbysuperintendentstotheDeputyInspectorGeneraloftherangeinthe
mannerprescribedinthecaseofprobationaryDeputySuperintendents(Regulation143).

150. Trainingwith Infy. Regiments. Whenever possible, arrangements should be made to attach
probationaryAssistantandDeputySuperintendentstoanInfantryRegimentforacourseofinstructionin
drill.AprobationersoattachedmustobtainacertificatefromtheCommandingofficerthatheisqualified
todrillandinstructacompanyandtomanoeuvreabattalion.Note.AssistantSuperintendentofPolice
ofnotlessthanthreeyears standing shall from time to time be attached for training to theoffice of the
InspectorGeneralofPolice,MadhyaPradeshforaperiod,whichshouldordinarilynotexceedtwomonth.

151. Prob. A.S.P. and Dy.S.P. Transfer of. When an Assistant or Deputy Superintendent is
transferredduringhisperiodofprobation,heshouldobtainacertificatefromtheSuperintendent,showing
whatprogresshas been made in carrying out the above orders with regard to his practical training. On
leaving a district in which he has probationers in his charge, a Superintendent should furnish successor
withamemorandum,showingtheprogressmadeintheirtraining.

SectionVIIIRulesfortheinstructionofthepoliceinfirstaidtotheinjured

152. First Aid The following rules have been laid down for instruct in the police in first aid to the
injured:

(i)Allpoliceofficersenlistedafterthedateoftheissueoftheseruleswillordinarilyreceiveinstructionin
rendering of first aid to the injured. As regards those who are already in the force, Superintendents of
Policeshouldsofaraspossible,trytoarrangefortheirinstruction.Anexceptionmaybemade,asshown
belowinthecaseofthosewhoareconsiderednottobesufficientintelligent.

(ii)Sub Inspectors, who passes through the Madhya Pradesh Police College, Sagar and constables who
passthroughtheConstables'Schoolsreceivetheirtrainingthere.

(iii)The Superintendent of Police will arrange with the Civil Surgeon of the district for a course of Hindi
lecturestobedeliveredbyanAssistantSurgeonorAssistantMedicalOfficerwhichwillbeattendedbyall
literateconstables,headconstables,AssistantSubInspectorsandbySubInspectorsandInspectorswho
donotknowEnglishandhavenotpassedthroughtheTrainingCollege.

(iv)Thecoursewillbefollowedbyanexaminationandanypoliceofficerpassingthisexaminationwillbe
entitledtoreceiveabadgeoracertificate.AllofficersbelowtherankofSubInspectorwillwearbadges.
Thebadgewillbewornabovetheleftelbow.
(v)Thechargesforimplements,surgicalapparatusandbookswillbedebitedto"Hospitalcharges",inthe
Police Contingent Register. Assistant Surgeons and Assistant Medical Officers will receive no gratuity for
thelecturesdelivered.

(vi) Railway policemen will receive their instructions at the headquarters of the district in the limits of
which they are serving. The Superintendent, Railway Police, and the Superintendents must arrange in
concertfortheattendanceofrailwaypolicemenatthelecturesgivenatheadquartersofdistrictwherever
possible.

PARTII(ADMINISTRATION)

CHAPTERV(SPECIALARMEDFORCEANDMOUNTEDPOLICE)

SectionI.SpecialArmedForce.

153.S.A.F.dutiesof.Thoughdistributedforconveniencesakeamongcertaindistricts,thespecial
armedforceisaStateandnotadistrictforceItisprimarilyintendedfordealingwithseriousbreachesof
the peace and should not employed on ordinary police duties, except with the sanction of the Range
DeputyInspectorGeneral.TheheadquartersquarterGuardcan,however,besuppliedfromitanditwill
alsosupplyguardsforHisExcellencytheGovernorandotherhighfunctionarieswhenamilitaryguardis
notpresent.Intheeventofitbeingfoundnecessarytomoveanyofthisforcetoanotherdistricttodeal
with an emergency, the orders of the Inspector General will ordinarily be obtained, but in cases of
extreme urgency the Superintendent of Police may take action in anticipation of sanction.A distribution
returnshowingtheexistingstrengthofthespecialarmedforcewillsubmittedbytheReserveInspectoron
the 1st on each month, one copy direct to the Inspector General and one copy to the Range Deputy
InspectorGeneral

154. S.A.F. enlistment and training of The special armed force will be recruited (a) by the
transferofsuitableconstablesfromthedistrictpoliceand(b)bydirectrecruitment.Aconstableofspecial
armedforcewillnotbelessthan5'8"inheightwithachestmeasurementof35inches,ofgoodphysique
and smart in appearance. In addition to the ordinary training in drill prescribed for the district police
(regulation89),thespecialreservewillbeinstructedin

(1)Companydrill,

(2)Exendedorderdrill,

(3)Thebayonet,exercises,

(4)Physicaltraining,and

(5)Riotdrill.

Theparadesforspecialreserveshouldbeatthesametimeasfortheordinaryreserve.For
instruction in extended order drill the men should be taken but into the open country. The usual
traininginlawandprocedureisnotessentialinthecaseofconstableofthespecialreserve.

155.S.A.FSpecialAllowanceThemenoftheSpecialArmedForcewilldrawaspecialpayofRs10/
p.m.whichunderFundamentalrule9(25)istakenintoaccountincalculatingleavesalaryandpension.
156.Omitted.

157. S.A.F removal from the removal of a permanent constable from the special armed force for
misconductamountstoareductionandaregulardepartmentalenquiryshouldbeheld.

158.PhysicalFitnessPhysicalfitnessisessentialforeverymemberofthisforce.Noheadconstableor
constable will be retained in the special armed force after he reaches the age of 45, except with the
sanction of the Inspector General, but shall be transferred to the district police. Any member of who
becomes unfit for strenuous duty at an earlier age should be transferred to the district Police without
delay.

159.MountedPolicedutiesof.Themountedpoliceareprimarilyintendedfordealingwithserious
breachesofthepeaceandforpatrollingindacoitsareas.Intheeventofbeingfoundnecessarytomove
any of this force to another district to deal with an emergency, the order of the Inspector General will
ordinarilybeobtained,butinthecaseofextremeurgency,theSuperintendentofPolicemaytakeaction
inanticipationofsanction.

160. The amounted police are subject to the same rules as the district police as regards pay,
qualifications for enlistment, leave punishment, appeals pensions housing and medical aid. The general
conditionsofserviceapplytothemountedpolice.Clothing,armsandaccoutrementsandstablegearare
suppliedbyGovernment.

SectionII.Training.

161.MountedPolicetrainingof.Themountedpolicearetaught

(1)Torideandhandletheirhorsesinahorsemanlikemanner,

(2)Theswordexercise,bothonhorsebackandonfoot.

(3)Tomount,forminline,formfileswheel,formonafront,andsalutewithandwithoutswords.

(4)Tosaddleandunsaddleandtogroomahorsethoroughly,

(5)To keep their horses in good condition, well groomed and smart. and their uniform, arms and
accoutrementscleanandserviceable,and

(6)Riotdrill.

SectionIII.Remounts.

162.RemountsRemounts are purchased from the remount fund, under the orders of the Inspector
General.Ifahorsebecomesunserviceableordeterioratesordiesowingtothenegligenceofamounted
policeman,thelatermaybemadetopaysuchportionofthepriceofaremount,notexceedingRs250,as
theInspectorGeneralmaydirect.

162A =A constable on enlistment to the mounted police either by transfer from the foot police or by
directrecruitmentshallberequiredtodepositonaccountofthecostofAssami(mount)asumofRs250
eitherinalumpsumorineasyinstallmentstobefixedbytheInspectorGeneralofpolice.Theamount
sorecoveredwhetherinoneorseveralinstallmentswillbecreditedtotheRemountFundintheaccounts
of the Accountants General Madhya Pradesh. The cost of the Assami credited by a So war will be
refundabletohimonhisquittingserviceduetoresignation,dischargeordismissaloronretransfertothe
footpoliceafterdischargingtherefromtheamountonaccountofrecoveriesifany,madefromhimunder
Regulations162.Therefundofthewholeorpartoftheamount,asthecasemaybe,willbesanctionedby
theInspectorGeneralofPoliceanddrawnoncontingentbillsintheusualform.TheInspectorGeneralof
policeisalsoempoweredtosanctionandwithdrawfromtheremountfundexpenditureonaccountof(1)
Purchase or remounts and (2) Miscellaneous charges such as special medicines and other expenses in
regardtoSowarshorsesandcontributionfortheupkeepoftheVeterinaryDispensaryatPachmarhi.etc.
[PoliceDepartmentNotificationNo.64353231IV,dated16111951]

163.ContributionfromSowars.AdeductionofRs5permensesismadefromthepayofsowarsof
His Excellency the Governor's escort and Rs 4.8.0 from other so wars as contributions to the remount
fund.Note.TheshowersofHisExcellencytheGovernor'sescortaresuppliedbetterclassofhorseand
receivedlocalallowancesofRs.6(defenderandlancedefeat)andRs.3.12.(Sowar).

164. Unserviceable horses Horses that have become unserviceable from age, illness or any other
causewillbecastandsold,theproceedsbeingcreditedtotheremountfund.

165. Casting before any horse is cast, a Committee consisting of the Superintendent, The Reserve
Inspector and if possible, a European gazettes officer will meet and report on the horse's unfitness for
further service. This report should be drawn up in the prescribed form and submitted to the Inspector
General. The reasons for casting will be entered in the register of sowars' horses kept in the
Superintendent'soffice.

166. Whenthehorseofamountedpolicemandies,oriscast,dismountedpayonlyisallowedfromthe
day succeeding that on which the horse died or (if cast) was sold until the remount is replaced. If a
remountisnotpurchasedwithinthreemonths,themanshouldbetransferredtothefootpolice.

Reg.171]

ADMINISTRATION

167. When a horse has once been approved and branded, it is never, in any circumstances, to be
exchanged,soldorremovedfromthedistrict(unlesscastasunserviceable)withoutthespecialsanction
oftheInspectorGeneral.

168:Branding.Everyhorse,assoonasitisacquired,istobebrandedonthenearhindquarterwith
thelettersM.P.P.inthepresenceoftheSuperintendentorofhisReserveInspector.Thelettershould
beoneandahalfincheslong.

SectionIVGeneral.

169:Careofhorses.Horsesmustbeproperlyfed and kept in good conditiontheyshouldbeshod

regularlyonceamonth.Theyshouldbegroomedinthemorningandintheevening.Theinstructionsas
laid in the manual of Horse mastership, 1929, regarding the care and grooming of horses should be
followed.Ifasowarneglectsahorse,heshouldbeputondismountedpayandemployedonthequarter
guardtillhishorseisfitforworkagain.Thehorsewillbefedathisexpense,underthesupervisionofthe
ReserveInspector.
 169:A.ThescaleoffeedsandthetimesforthedailyfeedingoftheGovernorsescorthorsesshallbeas
follows:

ScaleoffeedsTimes

(1)(2)

21bs.Hay(drygrass)7a.m.

21bs.concentrates9a.m.

21bs.concentratesfollowedby }12noons.
61bs.Hay{drygrass}

11bs.Concentrates430p.m.

31bs.Concentratesfollowedby7.30p.m.

71bs.Hay{drygrass}fornight8.30p.m

Notes(i)Concentratemeansthemixtureofgramandbran.Announceofcommonsaltshould also
beaddedtotheconcentraterationdaily.

(ii)Incaseofanimalsinrundownconditionspecialfeedingwillbenecessaryunderveterinaryadvice.

(iii)ThescalegivenaboveissuitableforhorsesattheRajbhawanundertakinglightwork.Incasewhen
theanimalsarenotdoinganyworkthegrampartoftheconcentraterationmaybecutdownby50per
cent.

[PoliceDepartmentNotificationNo1097148IV,datedthe23February1953]

170:Anymanwhosemareisfoundwithfoalwillforfeittwoannasperdiemduringtheperiod in which
themareisincapacitatedfromworkandthefoalwillbesoldforthebenefitoftheremountfund.Anyman
whosehorsegetsasorebackwillforfeittowsannalsadayuntilthehorseisfitforwork.

171:Hiring of horses (a) Sowarshorse, when not required for duty, may with the permission of
SuperintendentofPolice,Nagpur,belenttoGovernmentservants,theirfamiliesandothersonpayment
offeesasfollows:Rsa.p.

Governmentservantsandtheirfamilies080perhourorpartthereof

Others.100Do.

(b)ThefeesshallbepaidinadvancetotheSuperintendentofPolice,NagpurHeadquarters,and25per
cent there of shall be paid to So wars and the remaining amount shall be credited to the horses
maintenancefund.
[PoliceDepartmentNo.64545214IV,datedthe28thSeptember,1953]

PARTII(ADMINISTRATION)

CHAPTERVI(LEAVE)

SectionIGeneralConditions.

172: Leave General condition: There are two sets of rules regulating grant of leave to
Governmentservant,viz.

(i) Those contained in the Fundamental Rules as supplemented by the Revised Leave Rules of 1931
liberalizedunderordersofthestateGovernmentcontainedinFinanceDepartment memorandum No
2045CR1366R.Idated731951:

(ii)LeaveRulesinforcebefore11156intheconstituentunitsofMadhyaPradesh,

173:Omitted.

174: The rules regulating grant of leave to Government servant who have elected to come under the
FundamentalRules.WillbefoundinpartIVsectionsItoVI of the Fundamental Rules and the Revised
LeaveRulesascontainedinAppendixI,PartIIIBoftheFundamentalRulesVolumeII.

175:There are two sets of leave to Government servants who have elected to come under the
Fundamental Rules, viz, (a) Special Leave Rules for Government servants of nonAsiatic domicile and
certainothersofAsiaticdomicileasspecifiedinFundamentalRule75(b)and (b) Ordinary Leave Rules
forallotherGovernmentservant.TheOrdinaryLeaveRulesaredividedintotwoclassesapplicableto(a)
personswhoenteredtheservicebeforethe15thSeptember1933and(b)thosethatenteredonor
afterthisdate.Thefollowingrilesapplytobothclassesofpersonsmentionedintheprecedingregulation:

176:NoGovernmentservantwhohasbeengrantedleaveonmedicalcertificateorforreasonsofhealth
mayreturntodutywithoutproducingamedicalcertificateoffitness(FundamentalRule71).

177:UnderSupplementaryRule12AbelowFundamentalRule74 a medical certificate of the Medical

Board is required for the grant of leave on average pay on the strength of medical certificate, under
provisotoFundamentalRule81(b)(ii)in excess of the maximum admissible under Fundamental Rule
81(b)(ii).Note.Thisruledoesnotapplyincasesofheadconstablesorconstableswhereacertificate
fromamedicalofficerundersupplementaryRule8FundamentalRule74willbesufficientforthegrantof
leaveonmedicalcertificate.

178:(i)Leaveisearnedbydutyonly.LeaveisearnedundertheordinaryleaverulesattherateI/11th
oftheperiodspentonduty,Leaveiscalculatedintermsofleaveonaveragepay,sothatleavetakenon
halfaveragepaywillcourtashalftheperiodactuallyspentonleave.
 (ii) The maximum amount of leave on average pay, which may granted at one time is four months
withoutmedicalcertificateandeightmonthsonmedicalcertificate(FundamentalRule81(b)(ii)).

(iii) The maximum period of continuous absence form duty on leave otherwise than on medical
certificateis28thmonths(FundamentalRule81(d)].Note:UnderFundamentalRule87theleave
salaryofaGovernmentservantisbasedonaveragepay.

179:Leavenotduemaybegrantedonhalfaveragepayonly(FundamentalRule81(c) and 87 (b)),

subjecttothefollowingconditions:

1.Onmedicalcertificatewithoutlimitofamount.

2. Without medical certificate for not more than three months at any one time and six months in all
reckonedintermsofleaveonaveragepay.

Note:NoleavewillbeduetoaGovernmentservantwhohasenjoyedleavewhichwasnotduetohim
untiltheexpirationofafreshperiodspentonthedutysufficienttoearnacreditofleavetotheperiodof
leaveenjoyedwhichwasnotdueFundamentalRule81(e).

180: Extraordinary Leave. : In special circumstances, when no other kind of leave is by rule
admissible,extraordinaryleavewithoutallowancesmaybegrantedtoanofficer.Thereisnolimittothe
lengthorfrequencyofthisleave.Suchleaveisnotdebitedagainsttheleaveaccount(FundamentalRule
85).

181: Hospital Leave. : Under the rules contained in chapter XII, Section V of the Civil service
Regulation,and also under Rule 101 of the Fundamental Rules, hospital leave may be granted to police
officers of a rank not higher than head constable for a total period of six months in any period of three
years,whethertheleavebetakeninoneperiodorbyinstilments,whiletheyareundermedicaltreatment
forillnessorinjuryinahospitalordispensaryorwhilereceivingmedicalaidasanoutdoorpatientatthe
stationorheadquartersinwhichtheyareserving,providedalwaysthatsuchillnessorinjuryisdirectly
due to risks incurred in the course of their official duties and in not certified to have been caused by
irregular or intemperate habits. Leave granted under this rule may be on full average pay for the first
threemonthsandonhalfaveragepayfortheremainingthreemonths(SupplementaryRule5(a)below
FundamentalRule101).

Note.:Governmentservantabsentonleaveunderthisrulemaybeallowedtodrawcompensatory
allowance during such leave, provided there is no document to whom it is payable (note under
SupplementaryRule5belowFundamentalRule101).

182:Hospitalleaveisnotdebitedagainsttheleaveaccountandmaybeprefixedoraffixedtoanyother
leave, which may be admissible, provided that the total period of leave so granted shall not exceed 28
months(SupplementaryRule6belowFundamentalRule101).

183:CasualLeave.:TherulesaboutcasualleavewillbefoundinBookCircularII6.

Casual leave in not recognized and is not subject to any Fundamental leave rule. Technically,
Therefore,aGovernmentservantoncasualleaveisnottreatedasabsentfromdutyandhispayisnot
intermitted. The maximum amount of casual leave admissible to a member of police staff is sixteen
days in a calendar year. Not more that 8 days casual leave may be allowed at a time. The
 authority/officercompetenttograntcasualleavemay,however,waivethisconditioninindividualcases
if he considers that there are exceptional circumstances justifying a relaxation in this regard. Public
holidaysandweeklyoffswhichprecedeaperiodofcasualleaveorcomeattheendmaybeprefixedor
suffixedtosuchleavethosefallingwithinaperiodofcasualleave,shouldnotalsobecountedaspart
ofthecasualleave.

184:CasualleaveisgrantedtoSuperintendentsbytheInspectorGeneral,afterapprovalbytheDistrict
Magistrate. In very urgent cases when there is no time to obtain the InspectorGeneralssanctionleave
maybegrantedbyDistrictMagistrate,butimmediateintimationshouldbegiventotheInspectorGeneral
.CasualleavemaybegrantedbyaSuperintendentofpolicetograntcasualleavetoAssistantandDeputy
Superintendents,withtheapprovaloftheDistrictMagistrate,andtoanysubordinateoffice.Thegrantof
casualleavetoanAssistantorDeputySuperintendentshouldbeintimatedtotheInspectorGeneral.

185:Leaveofanyotherkindisgranted

(a)BytheSuperintendenttoconstables,headconstablesandSubInspectorsand

(b)BytheInspectorGeneraltoInspectorsandSubedars.Applicationsforleave,whichneedthesanction
oftheInspectorGeneral,shouldbesubmittedintheprescribedform.Sanctionshouldnotbeanticipated
exceptforveryspecialreasons.

186:Thereserveprovidedinthecadreonaccountofleaveislessthat10percentandordinarilyduring
the open season not more than 5 per cent and during the rains not more than 10 per cent of the
sanctioned strength should be absent on leave at one time. The maximum, however, need not include
menabsentonshortperiodsofleaveanditisopentotheSuperintendent10giveleaveduringtherains
tomore than 10 per cent of the strength, if the state of his district permits, provided that on the other
handherestrictsthegrantofleaveduringtheopenseasontowellwithinthemaximumof10percent.
Thisruledoesnotapplytothegrantofcasualleavewithmaybegrantedatanytimeoftheyear.

187:Exceptwhenasickcertificatehasbeenfurnished,oramanhasbeensenttohospital,leaveisan
indulgenceandnotarightandwillnotbegrantedtomenwhoseconductrendersthemunderservingof
it.

188: New entrantsLeave Rules for. : Forentrants enlisted on or after the 15th September 1933,
leaveearnedis1/11thoftheperiodspentonduty.Leavemaybeaaccumulatedupto180daysbutnot
morethan120daysearnedleavemaybegrantedatanyonetime.Thisleaveisgrantedonaveragepay
orsubstantivepaywhicheverisgreater.

Note. : Average pay means the average monthly pay earned during the 10 completed months
precedingthemonthinwhichleaveisgranted.

189. Leave on half average pay. Leave on half average pay will be earned at 20 days for each
completed year of service. Half pay leave is admissible to Government servant in permanent employ.
Therewillbenolimitonthehalfaveragepayleavethatcanbeavailedofatatimeonmedicalcertificate
orprivateaffairs.Thisappliesevenwhensuchleaveistakenpreparatorytoretirement.

SectionII.:Absencewithoutleavesandoverstayedofleave.
 190. Absence without leave punishment for. : Absence without leave entails forfeiture of past
service. This means forfeiture of all previous service for increment, leave and pension. Such absence,
therefore, must be treated as leave. Leave without pay is not admissible, but any of the punishments
specified in Regulation 214217 may be inflicted. If the absence exceeds 21 days, the absence will be
struckofftherollsasadeserter.

Case Law Enquiry into the cause of absence Even of the period of absence is treated as leave
period,startingdepartmentalenquiryforsuchabsencewillnotbeprohibitedSikandarkhanv.State,1982
MPWN270.

191.AGovernmentservant.Whoremainsabsentaftertheendofhisleave,isentitledtonotleavesalary
fortheperiodofsuchabsence.Andtheperiodwillbedebitedagainsthisleaveaccountasthoughitwere
on half average pay unless the authority empowered to grant it extends his leave. Willful absence from
dutyaftertheexpiryofleavesanybetreatedasmisbehaviorswhichmaybepunisheddepartmentally.

192.OverstayedofleaveEveryofficerwhooverstaysleavemustclearlyunderstandthathedoesso
attherisk,shouldhissuperiorofficersthinkfit,ofhavingtheabovepenaltiesenforcedagainsthim.Atthe
sametimeordinarycasesofoverstayingleavecansuitablybedealtwithonthefollowinglines:

(a) The place of an officer who overstays leave should be kept open for 21 days. If be returns to duty
withinthattime,theperiodofoverstayshouldeitherbetreatedasanextensionofleave(ifadmissible)
orasanoverstayedofleave.

(b)Anyofficerwhooverstayshisleavebymorethan21daysshouldbetreatedasadeserterandstruck
offtherolls.

(c) If the absence subsequently appears and established good reasons for his absence he may be
reinstated with the sanction of the Inspector General who has power to declare that the absence
previousservice,forfeitedbythefillingupofhispostshallnotbeforfeited.

SectionIII.Leavecertificates.

193.LeaveCertificatesEverysubordinatepoliceofficerwhoproceedsonleavemustobtainperiod
todeparture,aleavecertificate,signedbytheSuperintendentorReserveInspector,orstationofficer(if
proceedingfromapolicestation)showingthedateofintendeddeparturethedateofexpiryofleaveand
theplacetowhichtheholderintendstogo.Theholdermustproducethecertificatewhenevercalledonto
dosobyasuperiorpoliceofficerofMagistrate.

194. When a subordinate police offered on leave arrives at the headquarters of a district the should
reporthimselftotheSuperintendentorReserveInspectorandproducehisleavecertificateonwhich
theSuperintendentorReserveInspectorwillendorsethedateofthereport.

195.ReportingofaddressbysuperiorofficersASuperiorpoliceofficerproceedingonleavemust
communicatehisaddresstotheInspectorGeneralortheSuperintendent.

196Kit,etc,ofCsandH.Csonleave.:Constablesandheadconstablesareforbiddentotakewith
themonleaveanyserviceproperties,suchasarticlesofuniformaccouterments,arms,orcertificat4sof
appointment.Allsucharticlesshouldbedepositedinthequarterguardstore,(oratthepolicestationif
heisproceedingonshortleave).
 PARTII(ADMINISTRATION)

CHAPTERVII(TRANSFERANDTRAVELLINGALLOWANCE)

SectionI:Transfers.

197. Transfers powers of D.I.G. and S.P. the following powers of transfers are exercised by police
officers:

(a) Superintendents Power to transfer any officer of or below the rank of 1[Inspector] within the
district.(b)DeputyInspectorsGeneral

(i)PowertotransferSubInspectorsandAssistantSubInspector.

(ii)2[PowertotransferInspectorwithinhisjurisdiction]

198.TransferofGazettedandNonGazettedOfficersAllothertransfersofnonGazettedofficers
required the sanction of the Inspector General Transfers of Gazetted officers are made by the State
Government,ontherecommendationoftheInspectorGeneral.

199. The advantages of local knowledge are admittedly very grant and frequent transfers are to be
avoided.

200.TransferofH.CsandCscertificatetobegiven.Nonongazettedpoliceofficermayleavethe
district. Whether on leave, duty or transfer without being provided with a duty certificate signed by the
superintendenthisAssistant.Inspector,orStationofficer.Everypoliceofficerthatistransferred must be
providedwithalastpaycertificate[Note(7)underRule220oftheM.P.TreasuryCode,Vol,I].

1. For words Sub Inspector the word Inspector substituted by Notification No 2(a)41383B (4)II
[dated1291984:Gazette,PartIV(Ga)dated1531985p.127.

2.Substitutedbyibid.

201.TransferinspectionofkitsonWhenaheadconstableorconstableistransferredfromone
district to another he will ordinarily take his uniform with him, but not his accoutrements. The Reserve
Inspectorwillinspectthekitoftheofficertransferred,willseethatitcontainstherightissuesofclothing
andwillnoteonthebackofthecitycertificatethenumberandeditionofarticlesinthekitandthedate
up to which the officer has been paid. The Reserve inspector of the district to which the officer is
transferredwillinspectthekitonarrivalandreporttheresulttotheSuperintendent.

202. Transfer routes for journeys on subordinate officers under orders of transfer will be
requiredtostartwithinsevendaysofreceiptoforders.Theywillgobytheshortestrouteandwilltravel
(ifjourneyingbyroad)notlessthan15milesin24hours.

SectionIITravelingallowance.
203.Forthepurposesoftravelingallowance,policeofficersaredividedintofourgradesasfollows:

(a)GradeIAllofficersinreceiptofpayofRs800/andmorepermonth

(b)GradeIIAllofficersinreceiptofpayofRs200/andabovepermonth

(c)GradeIIIAllSuperioremployeesdrawinglessthanRs200/P.M.exceptconstables.

(d)GradeIVConstables.

Note:MemberoftheIPSandalsothestateServiceofficersofficiatinginpostscronein
thecadreoftheIPS(SeniorScale3)drawingpaynotexceedingRs800/P.M.areentitled
toaccommodationinthefirstclassalthoughtheyarenotfirstgradeGovernmentservants
(S.R.20,AppendixV).

204. T.A. Gazetted officers (i) all police officers except Head Constable and constables draw
travellingallowanceaccordingtotheTravellingAllowanceRules.Note An officer who is supplied with
means of conveys without charge for touring and returns to his headquarter on the same day, will be
entitledtodailyallowanceasshowsbelow:

(i)IftheabsencefromHQdoesnotexceed3hoursNoD.A.

(ii)IftheabsencefromHQexceed3housebutdoesnotexceed8hoursHalfD.A.

(iii)IftheabsencefromHQexceeds8hoursFullD.A

(2) Non Gazetted police officers of the rank of Assistant Sub Inspector and above are entitled to
traveling allowance for journeys beyond the radius of 5 miles from their headquarter. The grant of
traveling allowance to head constables and constables will be regulated as follow (Appendix X of
FundamentalRules,Vol.II):

(a)Forjourneyswithinthelimitoftheirpolicestationjurisdiction(including areas within 5 miles radius

fromtheheadquarters).

(1)ForrailwayjourneysSinglerailwayfareoftheclasstowhichtheyareentitled.

(2) For journeys performed under of their superior officers by a motor vehicle between places whether
connectedbycoilornotactualmotorfare.

(b) For journeys beyond the limits of their police station jurisdiction subject to the condition that the
journeyisoutsidetheusual5milesradious.

(1)ForrailjourneysinglerailwayfareoftheclasstowhichtheyareentitledplusD.A.

(2)Formotorjourneyasin(a)aboveactualmotorfareplusD.A.
(3)ForotherjourneysD.A.

NoteIDailyallowancewillbeadmissibleinrespectofsuchjourneysasinvolveaconditionsabsenceof
not than 24 hour. Thus a head constable or a constable performing a rail journey or road journey and
returning to headquarters within 24 hours will not be eligible to any daily allowance but only to single
railwayorbusfare.NoteIIThegeneralrulesregardingthemileageanddailyallowancecontainedin
AppendixVapplytoheadconstableinsofaretheyarenotinconsistentwiththeserules.

205.T.A.NongazettedOfficers.PoliceofficersbelowtherankofDeputySuperintendentofpolice
transferred from one place to another in the same district are entitled to recover the actual cost of
conveyanceofbaggageinrespectofjourneysbyroadinaccordancewiththefollowingscaleandarenot
entitledtomileageforthemselvesor

Inspectors..4carts.

S.Is.AndA.S.Is..3carts.

Headconstables.2carts.

Constables.1carts.

(b) T. T. for duty at fairs, etc. Police Officers mentioned below when detailed on fair
arrangements, Cholera or Plague duties or while on escort duty in their districts and head
constables and constables on border patrol duty in the Sagas districts are entitled to carry their
baggagebyroadatGovernmentexpenseatthescaleshownagainstthem:

Seers

SubInspectors.15

AssistantSubInspectors.15

Headconstables..10

Constables7

Carriageuptotheabovelimitsmayonlybechargedforwhenactuallyengaged.[F.R.,Vol.II,Appendix
X6(IV)].

Note.:(i)Whensuchofficersandtheirfamiliestravelbyahiredmotorlorrytheymaybeallowedto
drewthelorryhireactuallypaidbythemforthemselves,theirfamiliesandtheirbaggage limited to the
hirechargesofacart,asadmissibletothem.

(ii) For the purpose of this rule, the word station includes the head quarters lines and any police
stationornakedatheadquarters(SR81C.AppendixV.,F.R.VolumeII).

206:T.A.exceptionincertaincases,CourtandCantt.InsprsR.Is.
SubedarsThefollowingareexceptionstotheaboverule

(a) Circle Inspector, subInspectors, Assistant SubInspectors and officers of the equivalent rank are
entitledtodailyallowanceunderS.R.32,AppendixVofF.R.VolumeIIandpermittedtoexchangesuch
dailyallowanceformileage.

(b)S.Is.HeadConstablesandConstablesareentitledtodailyallowanceinaccordancewithS.R.32of
AppendixVofF.R.Vol.IIreadWithAppendixXoftheM.P.,T.A.Rules.

(c) H Cs. & Cs. Police officers employed on pursuit or search duty may be reimbursed the charges
incurredbythemonaccountofspecialmeansoflocomotion.

(d)H.CsandConsts.HeadConstablesandConstablesofCIDareentitletodailyallowancewhen
their journeys extend to a point which lies outside the radius of 5 miles of their headquarters Daily
allowance will be admissible to such Journeys only as involve continuous absence of not less than 24
hours.

207.T.A.forjourneyswithindistrictPoliceofficerstravellingbyrailwithintheirdistrictsareentitled
to railway fares in accordance with supplementary Rules 2022 to Fundamental Rule 44 and
SupplementaryRule44toFundamentalRule44.

208.T.A.ForJourneysoutsideJurisdictions.Whentravellingbyrailorroadoutsidetheradiusof
5 miles from their headquarters whether on duty or on transfer, police officers of the rank of Assistant
SubInspectorandaboveareentitledtotravellingallowancefortheentirejourneyunderthesamerules
asotherservantsoftheGovernment.

209.Omitted.

210.T.A.ConstablesonTransfer.Constablestransferredfromonedistricttoanotherareentitledto
theconcessionslaiddowninSupplementaryRule81toFundamentalRule44ofthe State Governments
Compilation.

211. T.A. for attending fairs darbars etc. A police officer when required to attend a fair, darbar or
agriculturalexhibitionmaybyallowedtodrawadailyallowanceinexcessof10daysonacertificatefrom
theDistrictMagistratethathispresencewasnecessaryinsuchcases(Note2toSupplementaryRule52
underFundamentalRule44).

212. Railway warrants. Police officers of and below the rank of Inspector are supplied with railway
warrantsforjourneysbyrailinthecircumstancesstatedinrulesofrailwaywarrantslaiddowninregulation
963.

PARTII(ADMINISTRATION)

CHAPTERVIII(PUNISHMENTANDPROSECUTIONOFPOLICEOFFICERS)

SectionIkindsofpunishment
213.TherulescontainedintheAllIndiaService(DisciplineandAppeal)Rules,1955andthoseintheCivil
Service(Classification,ControlandAppeal)Rules,Willregulatethepunishmentofandappealfromofficers
belongingtotheIndianPoliceServiceandtheStatePoliceServicerespectively.

214.PunishmentKindsofWithoutprejudicetotheprovisionsofanylaworanyspecialorders
forthetimebeinginforce,thefollowingpenaltiesmay,forgoodandsufficientreasons,beimposedupon
anymemberholdingapostinaSubordinatePoliceService:

(i)Cen3sure.

(ii)Withholdingofpromotion.

(iii)Withholdingofincrementsofpayincludingstoppageatanefficiencybarorstagnationallowance.

(iv)Reductiontoalowerpostortimescaleorreductiontoalowerstageinthe time scale of pay for a

specifiedperiodwithfurtherdirectionastowhetherornotthememberoftheSubordinatePoliceService
will earn increments of pay or the stagnation allowance, as the case may be, during the period of such
reduction and whether on the expiry of such period the reduction will or will not have the effect of
postponingthefurtherincrementsofhispayorstagnationallowance.

Note.Theexpressionreductiontoalowerstageinthetimescaleofpayshallalsoincludereductionof
pay from the stage of pay drawn by a member of the Subordinate Police Service on account of grant of
stagnationallowanceifany].

2(v)RecoveryfrompayofthewholeorpartofanypecuniarylosscausedtoGovernmentortoanyfund
maintainedforthewelfareofthePolicebynegligenceorbreachoforders]

(vi)Removalfromtheservice,whichdoesnotdisqualifyfromfutureemployment.

(vii)Dismissalfromtheservice,whichordinarilydisqualifiesforfutureemployment.

3[(viii)Compulsoryretirement.]

ExplanationIThedischarge

1.SubstitutedbyNotificationNo.46985030IIBdated2091977:M.P.GazettePartIV
(Ga)dated1031978p.104.

2. SubstitutedbyNotificationNo.2(a)7074IIB(ii)dated1871974:M.P.Gazette
PartIV(Ga)dated691974p.379.

3. Inserted by Notification No. 2 (a) 19073IIB (ii) dated 28121973: M.P. Gazette
PartIV(Ga)dated121974.

(a)Ofapersonappointedonprobationduringorattheendoftheperiodofprobation,ongroundarising
out of the specific conditions laid down by the appointing authority, e.g., want of a vacancy failure to
acquireprescribedspecialqualificationortopassprescribedtest.

(b) Of a person appointed otherwise than under contract to hold a temporary appointment, on the
expirationoftheperiodoftheappointment:Dosenotamounttoremovalordismissalwithinthemeaning
ofthisrule.

ExplanationIITheremovalofaprobationerwhetherduringorattheendoftheperiodofprobation,for
specificfaultamountstoremovalordismissalwithinthemeaningofthisrule.
CaseLaw

Reduction in Rank Proper order.A penalty of reduction in rank for all times will not be in
accordancewithlaw.Suchordershouldbepassedforaspecificperiodonly,ShyamBabuv.State,1983
MPLJ787.

Compulsory retirement: Enquiry when necessary: Where Order of compulsory retirement is not
passedasapenaltyandtheofficerconcernedisgivenallpostretirementsbenefits,suchordercannotbe
termed as penalty or punishment. No departmental enquiry will. There fore be necessary before passing
suchotherorder.SwankerRaov.State.1981JLJNote15.

215. Punishment of nongazetted officer. In addition to the above the following penalties may be
imposedonnongazetteofficers:

(a)Finetoanyamountnotexceedingamonth'spay.

(b)Removalfromanyofficerofdistinctionorspecialemolument.

(c)Supersession.

Note(i) A head constable or constable in receipt of specialist pay for performing the duty of a trained
wireless mechanic and operator, a mechanical transport drive, a member of Tear Gas Squad or a Drill
Instructor,anArmoredorAssistantArmoureriffoundguiltyofnegligenceorslacknessinthedischargeof
hisduty,maybefinedwithoutaformaldepartmentalenquirytotheextentofonemonthsspecialistpayby
anofficernotbelowtherankofSuperintendentofpolice.Theyrecoveryanddisposalofsuchfineshallbe
inaccordancewithNote(2)andtheamountoffineshallbeshownintheRewardandPunishmentReturn.
Exceptasaforesaidandaslaiddowninregulation548noconstablesshallbefined.

(2) Fines should be recovered in case cash and credited to the Police Benevolent Fund. They should not
appearintheestablishmentpaybills.

216.PunishmentofHCsandCsHeadconstablesandconstablesmayalsobepunishedwith.

(a)Confinementtoquartersforatermnotexceeding15days
(b)punishmentdrill:

(c)Extraguardduty,

217.PunishmentofConstables:Constablesmayalsobepunishedwith

(a)Deprivationorwithholdingofincrement(foraperiodnotexceedingoneyearatanyonetime).

(b)Extrafatigueduty,whichshouldberestrictedtothefollowingtasks:

(i)Tentpitching:

(ii)Draindigging:

(iii)Cuttinggrass,clearingjungleandcleaningparadeground:

(iv)Repairinghutsandhutsandsimilarworkinthelines:

(v)Cleaningarms:

218. Suspension, though included in the punishments mentioned in Section 7 of the Police Act 1861.
Shouldneverbeawardedasasubstantivepunishment.Itisinrealityaheavyfine,whichfrequentlydrives
the officers suspended into debt. And has the additional disadvantage of depriving Government of his
services.
SectionIIPowersofpunishment.

219PunishmentPowersofRIAReserveInspectorisempoweredtopunishinsubordinationwith
confinementtoquarterspunishmentdrillextraguardorfatiguedutyforaperiodnotexceedingsixdays.
PunishmentsoinflictedwillbereportedthesamedaytotheSuperintendent,andwillbesubjecttorevision
byhim.

220 Powers of A.D.S.P. and Dy SP (a) Under Section I of the Police Act 1961. Assistant and
Deputy Superintendent except probationers have been empowered to perform the duties of a
Superintendentundersection7oftheAct,insofarasitrelatestothesuspensionsofpoliceofficersand
theawardtothemofthepunishmentprescribedinsection7(b).

1[(b) Power of S.D. o. An Assistant or a Deputy Superintendent of Superintendent of Police

Superintendent police in charge of a subdivision City Superintendent Training School. Deputy
Superintendent of police (Radio) Galore and Deputy superintendent of police (Radio) Jabalpur, shall
exercisethefollowingAdditionalpowerpunishmentordinarilyexercisebyasuperintendentofpolice:

(i)Powertoreduceinrank,gradorpayofheadconstables:

(ii)Powertoreduce or withhold increments of constables for a period not exceeding on year at any one
time:

(iii)PowertocensureortoinflictanylesserpunishmentonHeadconstablesasspecifiedinRegulation216
and217.

(iv)PowertosuspendanInspectorpendingenquiryofhisconduct:

Providedthatallordersrelatingtosuchpunishment shall be subject to revision by the superintendent of

police or in the case of training institution by the Range Deputy Inspector General to whom be he is
subordinate].

1.NotificationNo.5588440178IIB(ii)dated6111979:M.P.GazetteIV(Ga)dated25
41980p.95.

221.PowerofS.P.AnAssistantInspectorGeneraloraSuperintendentexercisesthefollowingpowers
ofpunishment:

(a) Power to inflict any of the punishment specified in Regulation 214 it 217 on head constables and
constables.

(b)PowertoinflictonsubInspectorsandAssistantSubInspectors,thepenaltiesspecifiedinRegulation
214 (i) and (iv) or in Regulation 215(a)and (b) or to withhold the increment of a sub Inspector and an
AssistantSubInspectorforaperiodofoneyearfromthedateonwhichitfallsdue.

(c)PowertoreducethepayofSubInspectorandanAssistantSubInspector.

1[(c1)PowertoinflictthepunishmentofcensureonInspectors]

(d)Powertosuspendanynongazettedofficerofpolicependinginquiryintohisconduct.

222.PowerofD.IG.ADeputyInspectorgeneralexercisesthefollowingpowerofpunishment:

(a)Powertosuspendanynongazettedpoliceofficerspendingenquiriesintotheirconduct.

(b)PowertoinflictpayofthepunishmentsspecifiedinRegulations216and217onheadconstablesand
constable.
(c)Powertoinflictonheadconstables,constables,Assistant,SubInspector,SubInspectorandofficersof
equivalentranksanyofthepunishmentspecifiedinRegulation214and215.

2[(d)PowertoinflictonSuborder,AssistantPoliceProsecutors,PoliceProsecutorsInspectorsandofficers
ofequivalentrankanyofthepunishmentspecifiedinRegulation214and215otherthanthepunishment
forremovaldismissalorcompulsoryretirementfromservice].

223TheInspectorGeneralofpoliceexercisesthefollowingpowers:

(a)Powertosuspendanynongazettedpoliceofficerspendingenquiryintotheirconduct.

(b)PowertoinflictanyofthepunishmentsspecifiedinRegulations216and217onheadconstablesand
constables

(c)PowertoinflictonallranksofnongazettedpoliceofficersanyofthepenaltiesspecifiedinRegulation
214and215.

SectionIIIAdjudicationandexecutionofpunishments.

224 Punishments General Instructions: The constant infliction of minor punishments especially for
faults of ignorance or carelessness and not of wilful disobedience is strongly to be deprecated. They
shouldnot.

1 Inserted by Notification No 2 (a) 41383B (4) II dated 1291984: Gazette IV (Ga) dated 1531985
p.127.

2SubstitutedbyNotificationNo2(a)20175IIB(ii)Ndated6101976:M.PRajspatraPartIV(Ga)
dated1411977p.3.

Beimposedunlesstheinterestofdisciplinerequireit.Atthesametimethedeterrentvalueofpunishment
dependsverylargelyonthepromptnesswithwhichitfollowsuponwrongdoing,Andwhenpunishmentis
considerednecessarynoavoidabledelayshouldbeallowedtooccurinitsimpositionandexecution.

225. The object to be aimed at in adjudicating punishments is that. While the punishment shall be
adequatetotheoffence,itshallalsobeappropriatetothecircumstancesoftheoffenderwhatisalight
punishmenttoonemanmaybemostsevereonanotherandinawardingpunishments.Thereforecareful
consideration must be given to the character antecedents and length of service of the offender frank
confessionofafaultshouldalwaysbetakenintoaccountinmitigationofpunishment,whilelyingandfalse
defenseshouldbeconsideredasgraveaggravationofanoffence.

226. Punishments Offences for which given. The following rules should be observed in
determiningwhatpenaltyshouldbeawardedforanyparticularoffence:

(i) (a) Dismissal is the last resource and should, ordinarily not be inflicted until all other means of
correctionshavefailed.

(b)IfdismissalisconsideredtoosevereapunishmentforsubInspectorheshouldberemovedfromthe
service(Thisdoesnotamounttodismissal.)NoteThevacancyofanofficerdismissedshouldnotbefilled
in the case of a constable or permanently in the case of a bead constable and above until the period of
appealhasexpired.

(ii) Reductioninrankisasuitablepunishmentforincompetence,orcasesofseriousderelictionofdutyin
whichdismissalorremovalisconsideredtobetoosevereapunishmentAsageneralruleSubInspectors
whoaredirectlyrecruitedshouldnotbepunishedbyreductiontoAssistantSubInspector.Thereductionto
Assistant SubInspector or SubInspector who were appointed by promotion from the rank of Head
ConstableorAssistantSubInspectorispermitted.
(iii) With holding of increment either temporary or permanent (or grade reduction in the case of head
Constables)isasuitablepunishmentforallcasesofseriousderelictionofduty.Itmayalsobeinflictedfor
culpableignoranceofpoliceprocedure,lazinessorapathyinconductingtheworkofthepolicestation,
and the like. Fair warning should be given in every instance and opportunity for amendment afforded
beforethepunishmentisawarded.Inthecaseofaconstabletheperiodofdeprivationshallnotexceeda
yearnorisitadvisablethataconstableshouldbedeprivedofmorethanorincrementatatime.ifAftera
departmental enquiry for a subsequent offence it is found advisable to inflict. This punishment on a
constablealreadyunderreductiontheproperordertopassisoneextendingthereductionbyaperiodnot
exceeding one year.Note When an officer in a graded posts is reduced permanently his place in the
gradeortowhichheisreducedmustbedeterminedatthetimeofpassingtheorderifreductionwithdue
regardtotheamountofpunishmentdeserved.

(iv) An increment which has fallen due may be withheld for a definite period for inefficiency or
unsatisfactoryservice.Inthecaseofaconstable,itshallnotbewithheldformore than one year in the
first instance. If a subsequent offence justifies extension of this period, a departmental enquiry is
necessary.Note:Inallcasewhereordersarepassedwithdrawingorwithholdinganincrement,itmustbe
Clearystatedwhethersubsequentincrementsaretobepostponedornot.Inthecasesofconstablesthey
shouldnotbepostponed.

(v)Fineisanappropriatepunishmentforrepeatedcarelessnessanddisobedienceoforders.Unpunctuality
andthelike.Finesshouldbemoderateinamountthelossofhalfamonthspayistheutmostthatshould
everbeinflicted,saveinveryexceptionalcircumstance.Thefiningofconstablesisprohibited.

(vi)Inthecaseofheadconstablesandconstables,minoroffencesagainstdisciplineshouldbedealtwith
firstly, by warning, and if this proves ineffectual, by the infliction of the minor punishments specified in
regulations 216 and 217 (b), or by detailing the offender to a course of more irksome and unpopular
duties.

(vii)Thetransferofapoliceofficertoanunhealthyorunpopularpostasapunishmentisstrictlyforbidden.

SectionIV:Recordsandenquiries.

227: Entries in S.Rs.: All departmental punishments, will be entered in the Order Book. From this
registerthefollowingpunishmentarepostedintheservicerollsoftheoffenders:

InpartVII:Reduction,suspectionsaffectingserviceforpensionanddeprivationofincrementalorgood
conductpay.

In partIX: Suspensionnotaffectingservicefor grade pension withholding of increment super sessions

forgradepromotioninthecaseofgradedofficers,censures,warningsandallminorpunishments.Note:
SuspensionswillbeshownintheRewardandPunishmentReturn.

InpartXVI:Dismissals.

1[228: D. E.:When and how held: In every case of removal, compulsory retirement from service,
reduction in rank, grade or pay or withholding of increment for a period in excess of one year a formal
proceedingmustberecordedbytheSuperintendentintheprescribedfrom,settingforth].

(a)Thecharge

(b)Theevidenceonwhichthechargeisbased

(c)Thedefenseoftheaccused

(d)Thestatementsofhiswitnesses(ifany)

(e)ThefindingoftheSuperintendent,withthereasonsonwhichitisbased
(f)TheSuperintendentsfinalorderorrecommendation,asthecasemaybe

Providedthat it shall not be necessarytorecordaformal proceeding, if due to exigencies of service and

notbyreasonofanymisconductorfaultonhispart,apoliceofficeristransferredfromapostcarryinga
specialorspecialistpayinthespecialArmedForce,MotorTransportorRadioTelegraphysectionstoapost
notcarryingsuchpayandreductioninhispayiscausedbyreasonofsuchtransfer.[Note(1)Ifawritten
defenceistendered,itshouldbeacceptedandattachedtotherecord.[Note(2)Reasonabletimeshould
however,be given to the accused person to submit his written defense after the charge sheet is handed
over to him. [Note (3) The traveling allowance of the defense witnesses shall be borne by the
department. In Order to facilitate the production of defence witnesses, the Inquiry officer on the
applicationoftheaccusedshouldissueanoticetothedefensewitnessestopresenthimselforthemselves
onthedatesofixed.Ifthewitnessesdonotturnupaftersuchnotice,itshallbetheresponsibilityofthe
accusedtoproducehisownwitnesses.

2[228A***]

228B:ThefullprocedureprescribedinRegulation228neednotbefollowinginthecaseofaprobationer
dischargedinthecircumstancesdescribedinExplanationIunderRegulation214.insuchcases,itwillbe
sufficientiftheprobationerisgiven an opportunity to show cause un writing against the discharge, after
being apprised of the grounds on which it is proposed to discharge him and his reply duly considered
beforeordersarepassed.

229:D.E.:Finalordersin:IftheSuperintendentisempoweredtopassthefinalorderinthecase,
thepaperswillbefiledinhisoffice,acopyoftheorderbeingsenttotheDeputy InspectorGeneral with
themonthlypunishmentreturn.Inothercasestheywillbeforwardedasfollows:

(a)ReductioninrankofanAssistantSubInspectortotheDeputyInspectorsGeneralthroughtheDistrict
Magistrate.

(b)Allproposalsforthedismissal,removalorcompulsoryretirementofanofficerofandabovetherankof
AssistantSubInspectorshouldbeforwardedtotheproperauthoritythoughtheDistrictMagistrateexcept
incaseswhereanofficerisnotservinginadistrict.

(c)InthecaseofthetransferofanofficeroforabovetherankofInspector,theSuperintendentofPolice
shouldforwardtheDistrictmagistratessuggestiontotheDeputyInspectorGeneralofpolice.

230:D.E.:Copiesoffindingin:Inverycaseavebationcopyoftheoriginalorappellatefindingand
orderwillbegivenatoncetoapoliceofficeragainstwhomanorderofpunishmentispassed,andanote
thatthishasbeendonewillbemadenotherecord.In cases in which the original order is based on the
report of a subordinate authority, the copy of the report should be given as well as the order. If the
accusedwisherforacopyoftherestoftherecord,hecanbesuppliedwithitonpaymentattheaccusedis
notpresentinpersontoreceivethecanbesuppliedwithitonpaymentatthedistrictratesoronproviding
onhisownpaperandcopyist.Iftheaccusedinnotpresentinpersontoreceivethecopyoftheorder,
itshouldbesenttohimbyregisteredpostregistrationfeesbeingpaidtocoverapostalacknowledgement
from the appellant. The postal and the appellants acknowledgements of the registered letter should be
filedwiththerecord.

231:D.E.intoescapesofprisoners:Allcasesofescapeofprisonersfromlawfulcustodyofthepolice
should from the subject of a special departmental enquiry by the Superintendent or under the
superintendentsordersbyanofficerdeputedbyhim.Allofficersresponsibleinanywayforthecustodyof
theescapedprisonershouldbetreatedasaccusedofaseriousdepartmentaloffence,andtherecordofthe
enquiryshouldbeonthelinesprescribedfordepartmentalenquiry.Ifthesuperintendentconsidersthata
criminalprosecutionisrequiredheshouldforwardtherecordatoncetotheDeputyInspectGeneral,with
hisfindingattothefactsandthereasonsforhisopinionthatprosecutionisdesirable.Theantecedentsof
theescapedprisonerandthenatureoftheoffenceofwhichhewasaccusedshouldbeclearlystated.The
 record should be accompanied by the service roils of the officer responsible. If on the other hand, he
considers that the case can suitably be dealt with departmentally, he should proceed to dispose of it
himself.

232: D.E.: when held by A.S.P. or Dy. S.P. : If for any reason the Superintendent of police cannot
himselfconvenientlyholdadepartmentalenquiryhemayframeachargeagainsttheaccusedandorderan
Assistant or an Inspector, or police prosecutor or company commander, to record the statements of
witnesses and the accused's defence, and to return the papers to him with a report on the case. An
AssistantorDeputySuperintendentinchargeofasubdivisiowillordinarilyholdalldepartmentalenquiries
into the conduct of officers of and below the rank of Sub Inspector serving in his subdivision. The
SuperintendentofpolicewillhimselfholdalldepartmentalenquiriesinwhichtheaccusedinanInspector.
Hewillalsohimselfholdtheenquiryin any other case in which be considers such a course necessary or
desirable.

233: Discharge certificate : Every officer dismissed will receive a discharge certificate with a
memorandum on the reverse in the handwriting of the Superintendent or his Assistant , showing the
reasonfordischarge.Thecharacterenteredinthecertificatewillbethatwhichtheofficerborepreviousto
theoffenceforwhichhewasdismissed.

Section V. Prosecution of police officers and methods of enquiries into alleged misconduct by the police
actingintheirofficialcapacity.

234: Prosecution of police officers : Police officers shall be prosecuted for cognizable officers like
ordinaryindividuals.

CaseLaw

Processionismandatory.Thewordshalldenotesthatapoliceofficercommittingacognizableoffence
must be prosecuted. These are statutory rules and must be followed. Manvendra singh V. State. 1984
MPWN379.

Exceptions.Prosecutionsofpoliceofficersunderthepoliceactorfornoncognizableoffencesaretobe
deprecated.Acriminalcourtwillawardeitherimprisonment,whichinvolvesdismissalorfine.Bothfineand
dismissalcanbeawardeddepartmentally,andalltherefore,thatcanbegainedbyacriminalprosecutionis
a few months imprisonment, which ruins the man's reputation and may possibly turn him into a bad
characterforlife.Theonlycaseswhichfromanexceptionare

(a)Acaseinwhichtheoffenderisofincorrigiblybadcharacter,anditisdesirabletomakeanexampleof
him.

(b)Casesofescapefromlawfulcustodyduetoculpablenegligenceorcollusion,inwhichitisnecessaryfor
publicreasonstoprosecutethoseresponsible

(c)Cases of peculiar aggravation in which the interests of public justice demand a public prosecution and
trial.

236:PrecautionunderSection29,PoliceAct.Nopoliceofficermaybeprosecutedundersection29ofthe
police Act, 1861 for neglect of duty or misbehavior without the sanction (a) of the deputy Inspector
General,inthecaseofanofficerbelowtherankofInspector,or(b)oftheInspectorGeneral,inthecase
ofanofficeroforabovethatrank.

ProsecutionReporttoD.I.G.on.Ifapoliceofficeris arrested, or prosecuted on a complaint for a

criminaloffence,thefactwillbeimmediatelyreportedtothedeputyinspectorGeneral,theresultofthe
trialbeingdutycommunicated.Shouldthearrestortrialbeoutsidethatdistricttowhichheisposted,the
Superintendentofthedistricttowhichhebelongswillbeimmediatelyinformed.
 Convictionincriminaloffence.WhenaPoliceofficerhasbeensentencedbytheTrialcourttorigorous
imprisonmentuponconvictionofacriminaloffence,heshallbedismissedfromtheforce:Providedthatif
hisoffencewasnotofaseriousordisgracefulnature,andtheimprisonmenthasnotbeensoprolongedas
tobeofitselfdegrading,itshallbeinthediscretionoftheInspectorGeneraltoallowhisretentioninthe
force.

Convictiontosimpleimprisonment.Whenapoliceofficerhas been convicted of a criminal offence,

andhasbeensentencedtosimpleimprisonmentorfine,heshallnotnecessarilybedismissed,butmaybe
retainedintheforcewiththesanctionoftheInspectorGeneral,ifhisretentionappearsdesirable.

Ifanappealliesagainsttheexistenceoftheconvictingcourtandifasaresultofsuchanappealpreferred
bythepoliceofficerconcerned,hisconvictionissetasideandhisreinstatementtohisformerpostappears
to be called for, the arrangement made as a result of his dismissal will have to be reversed. No
substantives promotions or arrangements shall, therefore, be made as for as possible in the vacancy so
causeduntil

(i)ifnoappealispreferred,thedateonwhichtheperiodallowedforappealexpires,or

(ii)ifanappealispreferredthedateofordersofthehighestappellateauthority.

241CasesofacquittalWhenapoliceofficerhasbeentriedandacquittedbyacriminalcourt,hemust
as a rule be to reinstated . He may not be punished departmentally when the offence for which he was
tried constitutes the sole ground of punishment. If , how ever the acquittal , whether in the court of
originaljurisdictionorofappealwasbasedontechnicalgrounds.Orifthefactsestablishedat the trial
showthathisretentioninGovernmentserviceisundesirable,theSuperintendentmaytakedepartmental
cognizanceofhisconduct,afterobtainingthesanctionoftheInspectorGeneral.

Thefollowinginstructionsarelaiddownfortheguidanceofthemagistracy and superior courts regarding the

proceduretobefollowedinenquiriesintoallegedmisconductonthepartofthepoliceactingintheirofficial
capacity.

41B.ProcedureinenquiriesintoallegedmisconductofpoliceChargesofmisconductonthe
partofthepolicemayariseinanyofthefollowingways:

(1) U pon complaint made to the policy or upon information laid before a Magistrate by the persons
aggrievedorbyotherparties.

(2) UponmatterscomingtothenoticeofpoliceofficersorMagistratesin the course of investigations or

otherwise.

(3) Upon matters coming to light in the course of enquiries or trails in the courts, and comments being
madeuponthembythecourts.

InallcaseswhereachargeofmisconductdoesnotcomedirectlytothenoticeoftheDistrictMagistrate
himselfanimmediatereportmustbesenttothatofficer.

241C.Incasesfallingunderhead(1).Thereisnecessarilyaninvestigationintheordinarycourseoflaw.
Inthecaseofanallegationof illtreatment being made by an accused person produced for record of his
confession under section 164, code of criminal Procedure, the Magistrate is required there and then to
examinetheaccusedsperson,ifheconsents,toseewhetherthereareanymarksofinjuriesasalleged
and to place on record the result of his examinations and if the Magistrate finds that there is reason to
suspect that the allegation is well founded he is required at once to record the complaint. To cause the
accusedtobeexaminedbyamedicalofficer.Ifpossibleandifhehasnotpowertotakeupthenecessary
enquiryhimself,toforwardhimtotheMagistratehavingjurisdiction.
241DTheactiontobetakenunderhead(2)bypoliceofficersregardingcasesofmisconductwhichmay
come to their notice in the course of investigations is laid down in police regulation 737. Again the Jail
manualprovidesthatifanywoundormarkofrecentinjuryisobservedatthemedicalinspectiononthe
admissionofanundertrialprisoner,theprisonershallbequestionedregardingit,andifheattributesitto
violenttreatmentwhileunderarrest,thematteristobeimmediatelyreportedtotheDistrictMagistrateor
in his absence to the senior Magistrate present at headquarters. Cases hitch come to the police of
Magistrates in the course of investigations or otherwise should be brought at once to the notice of the
districtMagistrate.ItwillrestwiththeDistrictMagistrateineachcasereportedtohimbythepoliceorbya
subordinateMagistrateorotherwisetodecidewhetheradepartmentenquiry,amagisterialinvestigationor
atrialshouldbeheld,andimmediatelyonreceiptofinformationofacaseheshouldintimatewhetherthe
policeinquiryshouldbestoppedinfavourofsuchamagisterialinvestigationortrial.

241ETurningnowtohead(3)namely,matterswhichcometolightinthecourseofenquiriesandtrials
andthecommentsmadeuponthembythecourts,itmustbeclearlyunderstoodthatinallcasesinwhich
stricturesarepassedupontheconductofthepolicebyanycourt,whetherinajudgmentorbymeansofa
separatenote,acopyorextractofthejudgmentoracopyofthenotmustbesentatoncetotheDistrict
Magistrateconcerned.

241 F Strictures of the nature indicated in the preceding regulation may very very greatly from
imputationsofheinousoffencestoallegationsoftriflingneglectofduty.Theweighttobeattachedtosuch
stricturesalsovariesaccordingofthestandingofthecourts.InthecaseofstricturespassedbyMagistrate
s Courts, the procedure indicated in Regulations 241 _ B, C and D will suffice namely, departmental
enquiry, a magisterial investigation or a magisterial trial as may be decided in each case by the district
Magistrate.Inthecaseofstricturespassedupontheconductofthepolicybyasessionscourtorbythe
highCourtofJudicature,however,theprocedurewillbe,thatinallseriouscaseswhenthecourtindicates
that,initsopinionaspecialenquiryisnecessaryanenquiryshallbeheldasamatterofcourseandthis
enquiryshallbeconductedpolicybyacommissionoftwoofficersofwhomonehashadjudicialexperience
and neither belongs to the police Department. The only exception to this rule if that when sufficient
evidenceisavailable,withouttheinvestigationofaspecialcommissiontojustifytheinstitutionofcriminal
proceedingsforthwith,thatcourseshallatoncebenorappropriate.Itmustbeclearlyunderstoodthatall
cases in which the High Court of Judicature has indicated the necessity of a special enquiry should ipso
facto be considered to be serious and, in the absence of a criminal prosecution, should come before a
specialcommission.

241GInthecaseofstructurespassedbyasessionsCourtorbytheHighCourtofJudicature,which
are not of a serious nature, the procedure indicated above in respect of structure passed by Magistrates
Courtwillbefollowed.

241HIndecidingwhetheramagisterialinvestigationshouldbeheldintoanallegationofmisconductby
thepolice,thedistrictMagistratemustconsiderthenatureandgravityoftheallegations,thestatusofthe
police officer concerned and any circumstance which might expose a purely departmental enquiry to a
suspicionofpartiality.IfamagisterialenquiryisordereditshouldbeconductedbyaFirstClassMagistrate
without avoidable delay, and if possible, on the spot. It will generally be desirable hat a superior police
officershouldbepresent,bothtoassisttheMagistrateandtowatchthecaseonbehalfofthepolice.

241 I In the case of magisterial investigation, superior police officers should continue the existing
practice of prompt enquiry, and equally in cases brought before a Commission there, is no intention of
superseding departmental enquiries. It is probable that there will be need of preliminary investigation of
thefacts,andthelocalcollectionofevidence,theproductionofgatingofthefacts,andthelocalcollection
ofevidence,theproductionofwitnessesandothersimilardutiesmustdevolveuponsomeresponsiblelocal
officer. For these purposes, an immediate enquiry by a superior police officer is both desirable and
necessary,butitshouldberegardedaspreliminaryandancillarytothespecialenquiryorintheeventofa
criminal prosecution being instituted, to such prosecution, and it is obligatory that all the evidence
available,whetherderivedfromthepoliceofficersenquiryorotherwise.Shouldbelaideitherbeforethe
criminalorthespecialcommission.

CaseLaw

JudicialEnquiry:Whatis.AllenquiryintothemisconductheldbyanAdditionaldistrictMagistrate
(Executive)cannotbetermedasajudicialenquiry.ShardsParsedV.State,1972MPLJ97.

242.ProtectiontoPoliceOfficersThelawaffordsprotectionincertainrespectstoPoliceofficersfor
acts done on good faith in pursuance of their official duties. For information on the subject they should
refertothefollowingauthorities:

(a)TheJodicalOfficersProtectionAct,1850,sectionI,readwithSection23ofthePoliceAct,1861.

(b)ThepoliceAct,1861,Section42and43.

(C)ThecodeofCriminalProcedure,1898,Sections132and197.

SectionVIRulesforthedefenseofPoliceofficersincivilsuitsorcriminalProsecution.

242A.Rulesfordefenseincivilsuitsorprosecution.IntheserulesthetermssuperintendentofPolice
includes officers of corresponding rank in relation to police officers who are serving elsewhere than in
districts.

242B Read instructions contacted in the Governments of Madhya Pradesh General Administration
DepartmentmemorandaNo88911631(iii)/60,dated5.461and738/28361(iii)dated27464.

242CWherethestateGovernmentdeclinesindefendapoliceofficer,heMaytakesuchmeasuresashe
considers necessary on his ownResponsibilityand at his own expense, provided that such measures do
notinterferewiththeperformanceofhisofficialduties.

243The following procedure shall be adopted when a civil suit is threatened or brought against a police
officerforanyactdoneintheperformanceofhisofficialduties:

(i)UponreceiptofthenoticerequiredbySection80oftheCivilProcedurecode,orsection42ofthePolice
Act.1861thepoliceofficershallreportthecaseatoncetotheSuperintendentofpolicethroughtheofficer
towhomheisimmediatelysubordinategivingsufficientparticularstoenabletheformationofanopinion
onit,.Aftersuchenquiryashethinksnecessarythesuperintendedshallsubmitadetailedreportthrough
the District. Magistrate and the Deputy InspectorGeneral of Police to the Inspector of police with his
recommendationwhetherGovernmentshalldefendthecaseornot.TheInspectorGeneralshallsubmitthe
reporttogetherwithhisrecommendationonthispointtothestateGovernment.Providedthat,ifthereis
insufficienttimebeforethesuitislikelytobeinstitutedanyoftheofficersmentionedabovemaysubmit
andadvancecopyofthereportdirecttothestateGovernment.

(ii)IfasuitisinstitutedwithoutthenoticerequiredbySection80ofthecivilprocedurecodeorsection42
ofthepoliceAct,1861,beinggiven,thepoliceofficershallmovethecourttodismissthesuitandreport
thematterfortheinformationofthestateGovernmentinthemannerprescribedinclues(i).

243A. Defence in criminal prosecutions The following procedure shall be adopted when a criminal
prosecutionisinstitutedagainstpoliceofficerforanyactdoneintheperformanceofhisofficialduties:

(i)Ifthepoliceofficerisonewhoisnotremovablefromhisofficesavebyorwiththesanctionofthestate
Government or some higher authority as required by Section 197 of the code of criminal procedure, and
suchsanctionhasnotbeenobtained,thepoliceofficershallmovethecourttodismissthecomplaintand
reportthematterfortheinformationofthestategovernmentinthemannerprescribedinregulation243.
 (ii)Iftheaforesaidsanctionisnotrequired,thecaseshallbereportedinthemannerprescribedinclause
(i)ofregulation243shoulditbeconsideredimpracticabletoobtaintheordersofthestategovernmenton
the point whether of not the defense of the officer should be undertaken by Government before the
commencement of the proceeding, the District Magistrate may decide in consolation with the
superintendent of police whether or not the defence should be undertaken by Government. In case of a
disagreementbetweentheDistrictMagistrateandthesuperintendent,theordersofthestateGovernment
shall be awaited, and in the meantime the District Magistrate shall instruct the Government pleader to
appearonbehalfoftheaccusedandtoaskthecourtforanadjournmentofthecasependingthereceiptof
suchorders.IncasesinwhichtheDistrictMagistrateandthesuperintendentagreeastothecoursetobe
taken,thereportshouldindicatewhatcoursehasbeendecidedupon.

(ii) Case where C.I.D. staff or railway police is concerned where the police officer is a member of the
criminalinvestigationDepartmentortheRailwaypolice,theMagistrateofthedistrictinwhichthecaseis
institutedshallbedeemedtobethedistrictsMagistrateforthepurposesofthisrule.

244.If on the application of any person, sanction is granted under section 197 of the code of criminal
procedure for the prosecution of a police officer, the state Government, after consulting the Inspector
Genera of police, will decide whether or not the defence of such officer shall be under taken by
Government

244.A when the defense of a police officer is sanctioned by the state Government, the services of the
Government pleader should ordinarily be engaged. In petty cases, the appearance of the police officer
himself should suffice. Where the services of the Government pleader are not available, a private legal
practitioner may be engaged, in which case the amount of fees to be paid to him shall be fixed by the
district Magistrate subject to the maximum amount admissible under the rules. The fees of the
Government pleader of private legal practitioner and the incidental charges such as court fees and diet
moneyofwitnessesshallbebornebythestategovernment.

244B(i)If the case, the defiance of which was sanctioned by Government, is decided in favors of the
police officer and if any compensations, costs or damages are awarded to him, the amount of expenses
paidbyGovernmentshallberefundedbyhimuptothelimitofsuchcompensation,costsofdamages.

(ii)Ifthecaseisdecidedagainstthepoliceofficer,thequestionwhetheranappealshouldbefiledatthe
expenseiftheStateGovernment,orwhetherthedamagesawardedtothecomplainantorthefineimposed
should be paid by Government shall be decided by Government either on the application of the officer
concernedorontherepresentationofhissuperiorofficer.
The application or representation shall be submitted to the State Government thought the Inspector
Generalofpolice.Bothofficersshouldgivetheirownconsideredopiniononit.

Procedure on acquittals and convictions: Whenever it appears to the Government Pleader or the
privatepractitionersappearingonbehalfofthepoliceofficerthattheproceedingintheCourtarelikelyto
beprolongedandtointerferewiththedischargeofthepoliceofficerspublicdutiesortoharasshim,the
GovernmentPleaderortheprivatepractitionershouldrequesttheCourttodealwiththeproceedingwith
theutmostpossibleexpedition.
246.ArrestofPOs.WheneveraPoliceOfficeragainstwhomproceedingshavebeentakenup either
forhisarrestfordebtoronacriminalcharge,heshouldbeconsideredundersuspensionfromthedateof
hisarrest,ifheisactuallydetainedincustody.Theauthoritycompetenttopassordersofsuspensionshall
examine each of the criminal prosecution with reference to the conditions specified below and decide
whetheritisnecessarytosuspendaPoliceOfficerwhoisnotactuallydetainedincustodybutisreleased
onbail

(i)ifthechargemade or proceeding taken against him is connected with his position as a Government,
servant,or
(ii)ifthechargeislikelytoembarrasshiminthedischargeofhisdutiesassuch,or

(iii) if the charge involves moral turpitude. A Police Officer so placed under suspension shall draw a
subsistenceallowanceforthefirstyearofsuspensionatonehalfoftheamountoftheleavesalarywhich
theofficerwouldhavedrawn,ifhehadbeenonearnedleaveorleaveonaveragepayandforanyperiod
subsequentthereto,atthreeeightsofsuchleavesalary.Suchsubsistenceallowanceshallbesubjecttoa
maximumofRs750permonthandaminimumofRs10permonth.Hewilldrawsubsistenceallowanceat
theaboveratetilltheterminationofproceedingagainsthimwhenanadjustmentofhisallowancewillbe
madeaccordingtothecircumstancesofthecase.

247.Suspension.Inallcasesinwhichaseriousdepartmentalcharge,suchasmightinvolvedismissal,
if proved, its brought against a police officers (Ofwhateverrank). The Superintendent should suspend
himpendingEnquiryintohiscase.Anofficerthussuspendedmaybegrantedsubsistenceallowanceunder
thisRules53oftheFundamentalrules.

248. The status of an officer under suspension is determined by Section 8 of the Police Act,
1961.Suspension involves surrender of arms and uniform and removal from duty. In the case of head
constablesandconstables,italsoinvolvesconfinementtoquarters,whichshouldnot,howeverentailany
stricterrestrainthanthattowhichthemenondutyinthelinesaresubject.Anofficerconfinedtoquarters
shouldbeallowedtoleavethelinestoconsulthislegaladviserortopreparehisdefense.

249.Reinstatement:Ifapoliceofficerwhohasbeensuspendedisreinstatedatthecloseoftheenquiry
ortrial,theofficerwhoorderedhistrialorwhopassedfinalordersintheenquirymaygranthimforthe
period of his absence from duty (a) if he is honorably acquitted, full salary and (b) if otherwise, such
proportionofsumpayandallowanceastherevisingorappellateauthoritymayprescribe(Rules53and54
oftheFundamentalRules).

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language:ENUSmsofareastlanguage:ENUSmsobidilanguage:ARSA"> If full salary is given the time
passed under suspension count as service towards pension. Otherwise the period of suspension will not
countasservicetowardspension,unlesstheofficerpassing,theorderexpresslydeclaresatthetimethat
itshallsocount(Rules54(5)oftheFundamentalRules).

PARTII(ADMINISTRATION)

CHAPTERIX(RESIGNATION,DISCHARGESANDREENLISTMENT)

Section.Resignations.

251.Resignations:Theresignationofapoliceofficerofanyparticularrankcanonlybeacceptedbythe
officerwho has power to make appointments to that rank. No police officer shall be permitted to resign
whiles under trial, or while his conduct is under enquiry, either before as magistrate or before the
superintendent, in connection with an alleged offence or violation of duty, which would, if established,
subjecthimtopunishment.

252.Permissiontoresign:Noofficercanwithdrawhimselffromdutyorresignhisofficewithoutthe
permission of the officer who has power to accept his resignation unless he has given to that officer at
least two months notice in writing of his intention to resign. Failure to comply with this rule renders the
offenderliabletothreemonthsimprisonmentorafineofthreemonthspayortoboth(Section29,Police
Act 1861). Superintendents should not however insist on the giving of the notice if the reason for
resignation is satisfactory and the immediate acceptance of the resignation would not cause
inconvenience.

Note:Asuperintendentshasnooptionbuttoacceptanoticeofintentiontoresign.Ifthenoticeisnot
withdrawnbeforetheexpiryoftwomonthsfromthedateofnotice,theresignationmaybeconsideredto
becomplete.Ifthenoticeiswithdrawnthequestionofresignationdisappears,thoughtheofficerrenders
himself liable to departmental punishment if his conduct in giving notice has been contumacious, or and
offenceagainstdiscipline.

253.Resignationtenderedinleaveapplication:Aresignation tendered in an application for leave,

witharequestthatiftheleaveisnotgranted,theresignationmaybeaccepted,shouldbereturnedtothe
applicant,whoshouldbeinstructedeithertosubmitasimpleapplicationforleave,uncompoundedbyany
treatofresignation,ortogivenoticeofhisintentiontoresign.

254. Resignation to secure transfer etc: An Officer who tenders his resignation merely in order to
secure a transfer from an unpopular police station is not, as a rule is likely to develop into satisfactory
policeofficer,andsuchresignationshouldordinarilybeacceptedsubjectineverycasetothetwomonths
notice required by law. This does not however apply to cases in which an officer who bears a good
characterispromotedtoresignbydisagreementswithhiscomradesbecontinuedillhealthinaparticular
locality.Suchcasesshould,wheneverpossible,bemetbytransfertoanotherstationhouseordistrict.

255.Resignationlossofserviceon:Resignationofserviceorremovalformisconductorinefficiency
entailsforfeitureofpastservice(Article418,CivilServiceRegulation).

SectionIIDischarges

256. Discharge Certificate etc: When ever a member of the police force is discharged at his own
request,adischargecertificateintheprescribedform(havingabriefdescriptiverollrecordedontheback)
will be given him by the superintendent. A similar certificate is given to men discharged for physical or
mentalincapacityordismissedformisconduct.

257.Appointment Certificate surrender of: Every officer discharged or dismissed from the police
must surrender to the superintendent his certificate of appointment, which will thereupon be destroyed.
Failuretosurrenderthiscertificate,togetherwithallclothingaccoutrementandothernecessariessupplied
tohimbyGovernmentforPolicePurposes,ispunishableunderSection28ofthePoliceAct.

258.DischargePaymentuptodateof:Menofallgradeswillbepaidondischargeordismissalupto
thedateofdischargeordismissal,unless(inthecaseofmendismissed)theorderofdismissaldirectsthat
arrearsofpayshallbeforfeited.

SectionIII.Reenlistment

259Reenlistment:A Police officer who has been dismissed cannot be reenlisted without the special
sanctionoftheInspectorGeneral.

260.Reenlistment.I.GsSanctionfor:Apoliceofficerwhohasresigned or been discharged may

be reenlisted with the sanction of the Inspector General who may, as his discretion, declare that the
previousserviceoftheapplicantwillcountforhispension.Adeclarationofthisnaturewillonlybemadeif
thecircumstancesoftheresignationortheprevioushistoryoftheapplicantshowthatheisdeservingof
theconcession.

261.Reenlistmentapplicationfor: Application for sanction to reenlistment should be accompanied

by:

(a) The candidates discharge certificate service roll: and the Superintendents recommendation as to
whetherthepreviousserviceofthecandidateshouldcountforpensionornot
 PARTII(ADMINISTRATION)

CHAPTERX(APPEALSANDPETITIONS)

SectionI.Appeals.

262.Appeal:EveryofficeragainstwhomanordermaybepassedunderRegulation214andwhothinks
himself wronged thereby shall be entitled to prefer an appeal against such order to the authority
immediatelysuperiortotheofficerwhopassedtheorderofpunishmentandiftheappealisfromanofficer
oftherankofInspectororofandequivalentrankandtheappealrelatestoanorderthatthatreferredtoin
subhead(1)ofRegulation214andisrejectedbytheappellateauthority,hemaypreferasecondappeal
totheStateGovernment.Providedthataprobationershallhavenorightofappealagainsttheorderofhis
discharge if he has been given and opportunity to show cause against the discharge and his reply duly
consideredasrequiredbytherulecontainedinPoliceRegulation228A.Note:Inthecaseofthewithin
themeaningofExplanation1toRegulation214ofapersonappointedonprobation,beforethetermination
ofhisprobationnoappealwilllie.

Appeal against S. Gos orders: the state government has passed where the original order, an appeal
shalllietotheGovernorandthereshallbenosecondappeal.

263: Appeal time allowed for: The period allowed for presentation of an appeal to the state
Governmentistwomonths,andtoofficerssubordinatetothestateGovernmentonemonth,fromthedate
oftheorderappealedagainst,excludingthetimerequiredforobtainingacopyofthatorder.

264.Appealwhenwithheld:AnappealmaybewithheldbytheInspectorGeneralofpoliceif:

(1)itisanappealincaseinwhichundertheserulesnoappeallieor

(2)itdoesnotcomplywiththeprovisionsofRegulation266or

(3)ItisnotpreferredwithintheperiodprescribedinRegulation263andnoreasonablecauseisshownfor
thedelay

(4)Itisrepetitionofapreviousappealismadetothesameappellateauthoritybywhichsuchappealhas
beendecided,andnonewfactsorcircumstancesareadducedwhichaffordgroundsforareconsideration
ofthecasesare:Providedthatineverycaseinwhichanappealiswithheldtheappellantshallbeinformed
of the facts and the reasons for with holding: Provided also that an appeal withheld only on account of
failuretocomplywiththeprovisionsofRegulation266mayberesubmittedatanytimewithinonemonths
ofthedateonwhichtheappellanthasbeeninformedofthewithholdingoftheappealandifresubmittedin
form,whichcomplieswiththoseprovisions,shallnotbewithheld.

265. No appeal against order withholding appeal:Noappealshalllieagainstthewithholding of an

appealbyacompetentauthority.

266.Appealssubmissionof:Everyappealshallcontainallmaterialstatementandargumentsrelied
on by the appellant, shall contain no disrespectful or improper language, and shall be complete in itself.
Every such appeal shall be submitted through the head of the office to which the appellant belongs or
belongedthroughtheauthorityfromthoseordertheappealispreferred.Note:Inthecaseofasecond
appeal,copiesofboththeoriginalandthefirstappellateordermustbesent.

267.Improperappeals:Anappealwhichisnotpreparedandsubmittedstrictlyinaccordancewiththe
aboveruleswillbereturnedtotheappellant.
268.Anyofficerwhowhilestillinservicesubmitsanappeal:

(a)Againstanorderagainstwhichnoappeallies,or

(b)Whichiscouchedininsubordinateorintemperatelanguageor

(c)DirecttotheappellateauthorityWillbeliabletopunishmentforinsubordination.

269. The foregoing rules must be explained to all recruits. Knowledge of them will be held essential to
passineveryexaminationforpoliceofficers.

270.(1) Every order punishment of exoneration whether original or appellate shall be liable to revision
suomotubyanyauthoritysuperiortotheauthoritymakingtheorder.

(2)Every appellate order by a final appellate authority shall be liable to revision by such final appellate
authority on application made in that behalf by the person against whom the order has been passed.
Explanation:Forthepurposeofofthisclausetheexpression"finalappellateauthority"meansthefinal
authorityempoweredtohearanappealunderPoliceRegulation262.

(3)TheprovisionsofRegulation266,267,268and271shallbeasnearlyasmaybeapplytoanapplication
forrevision.

(4) The revising authority may for reason to be recorded in writing exonerate or may remit vary or
enhance the punishment imposed or may order a fresh enquiry of the taking of further evidence in the
case: Provided that it shall not vary or reverse any order unless notice has been served on the parties
interestedandopportunitygiventothemforbeingheard.

271. Appeals how forwarded: An officer to whom appeal is presented for transmission to the
appellateauthoritywillsubmititatonetogetherwith:

(a)Therecordofthedepartmentalenquirycontainingtheorderagainstwhichtheappealislodged.

(b)Theservicerolloftheappellant:and

(c)Anyremarks,whichhemaywishtomake

Note:Anappealmaynotbewithheldonthegroundthatitistimebarred.Itisfortheappellateauthority
todecidewhetheranappeal,whichistimebarredshouldbeacceptedorsummarilyrejected.

272:Whenmorethanonepolicemaninthesamecaseisawardedpunishmentagainstwhichanappeal
liesallappealslies,allappealshouldbeforwardedtogether.Ifanyonethemandoesnotwishtoappeal,
thefactshouldbenotedinforwardingtheappealsofthereminder.Noappealneedbeawaitedbeyondthe
prescribedperiod.

273.Appealsorderpassedon:Everyorderpassedinappealshallcontainthereasononwhichitis
based. If an order of dismissal is annulled the officer annulling it shall declare whether the period of
enforced absence from duty shall count towards pension or not. A copy of ever appellate order with the
reasononwhichitisbased,willbegivenfreeofcosttotheappellant.

SectionIIPetitionandCommunication

274.PetitionshowandwhensubmittedApoliceOfficerwhowishestoprotestagainsthissuppressions
for promotion, or to make an official representation other than a representation against an order of
punishmentmaypresentpetitionunderthefollowingrules:

(a)Thepetitionshouldinthefirstplacebeaddressedtotheofficerofthelowestrankwhoisempowered
to pass the desired order. A petition addressed to a higher authority in contravention of this rule will be
summarilyrejected.
(b) No petition may be presented by an officer subordinate to the Superintendent except through him,
even though the petitioner be on leave. The superintendent may not withhold any petition presented
throughhim,providedthatitisframedintemperateandrespectfulterms.Ifherejectsapetitionbecause
it is improperly written he should return it to the petitioner with the subject matter, he should when
forwardingthepetition,makeareportexplaininghisactionorexpressinghisopinion.

(c)PetitiontotheGovernmentshouldtaketheformofmemorialsandbepreparedaccordingtotherules.

(d) If the petitioner's request has already been refused by the superintendent he should attach to his
petitionacopyofthesuperintendent'sorder,whichwillbesuppliedtohimfreeofcharge.

275. Petitions for employment transfer etc: Applications on this part officers subordinate to the
superintendent for employment under the Government in another department or province must be
submitted through the Superintendent. If the applicant were a gazette officer, the application must be
submittedthroughtheInspectorGeneral.Iftheapplicantwereanongazetteofficer,theapplicationmay
beforwardedtotheaddresseddirectorthroughtheInspectorGenial,astheSuperintendentthinksfit:

(a)Communication with members of Government legislatures and private associations: Police

officerintheabsenceofprevioussanctionoftheInspectorGeneral,shallonnoaccountcorresponddirect
withGovernmentortheMembersoftheGovernmentorSecretariestoGovernment.

(b) Police officers, except in the case of ordinary official calls, are strictly prohibited from obtaining
interviews with the Governor, Members of Government or Secretaries to Government or Secretaries to
Government.

(c)Policeofficersareforbiddentoapproachofficialofotherdepartmentnonofficialsgentlemenmembers
oflegislaturesorassociationforsupportinpressingindividualsclaimsorobtaining redress of grievances.
Police officer are similarly forbidden to approach members of legislatures with a view to having their
individualfiancsmadethesubjectofinterpellationsinthelegislatures.

Note:ThisdoesnotrefertorepresentationmadebyserviceassociationrecognizedbytheGovernment.

(d)PoliceOfficerareprohibitedfromapplyingeitherdirectlyorthroughtheirsuperiorofficerforpromotion
andfromrecommendingtheirsubordinateforparticularpostunlesstheiropinionisaskedfor.

275A.Recoursetocourtoflawforredressindepartmentalmatters:Policeofficerareforbidden
from taking immediate recourse to the courts of law in the matter of grievances arising out of their
employment or conditions of service. The proper course in such cases is to try to seek redress through
properchannelinthefirstinstance.AnyattemptbypoliceOfficertoseekdecisionsonsuchmattersina
court of law (even in cases where such a remedy is legal) without first exhausting, the normal official
channel of records will be regarded as an act of indiscipline justifying initiation of disciplinary action
againstthem.

PARTII(ADMINISTRATION)

CHAPTERXI(PENSIONANDGRATUITIES)

SectionI:GeneralRules:

276.PensionGeneralRules:Thegeneralrulesregardingpensionwillbefoundasfollows
 (a) Rules about service qualifying for ordinary pension and about the amount of pension (part IW,
CivilServiceRegulation).

(b) Rules about wound and extraordinary pension (M.P.Civil Services Extraordinary Pension Rules
1963)

(c)Procedurerelatingtopension(partX,CivilServicesRegulations)

Note: The M.P. new Pension Rules 1951, modify the pension provisions contained in the Civil
Service Regulations in their application to the Government servants of the State in the superior
servicetotheextentindicatedtherein.

277.Omitted

278.WithdrawnofPension:Featuregoodconductisamimpliedconditionofthegrantofpension.The
Government reserves to itself the right of withholding or withdrawing a pension, or any part of it if the
pensioner were convicted of serious crime or be guilty of grave misconduct (Article 351, Civil Service
Regulation).

279.Compassionateallowances: No pension may be granted to an officer dismissed or removed for

misconduct, insolvency or inefficiency but to officers so dismissed or removed compassionate allowance
maybegrantedwhenthey are deserving of special considerationprovidedthattheallowance granted to
anyofficershallnotexceedtwothirdsofthepensionwhichwouldhavebeenadmissibletohimifhehad
retiredmedicalcertificate.NoretirementbenefitsmaybegrantedtoanofficeroftheIndianPoliceService
whohasbeendismissedorremovedfromtheserviceorwhohasresignedfromtheservice.Providedthat,
ifthecircumstancesifthecasesowarrant,thestateGovernmentmaytoapersonwhohasbeendismissed
or removed from the service a compassionate allowance not exceeding two thirds of the pension which
would have been admissible to him if he had been invalided and not dismissed or removed from the
service.WhereveranumberoftheIndianPoliceServiceisrequiredtoretireorresignfromtheserviceasa
conditionofhisappointmentunderastatutoryorotherbody,heshallbegrantedtheretirementbenefits
towhichhewouldhavebeenentitledifhadbeeninvalidfromtheserviceandnotresignedorretired.

280.Pensionapplications:Everyapplicantforpensionshouldsubmitapetitionto the superintendent

expressinghisintentiontoretireandrequestingthathisservicemaybeverified.Superintendentsshould
also see that no man's name is removed from the active list unless the petition above referred to is
obtained and recorded. Note: Men who have but a short time to serve in order to qualify for a higher
pensionshouldnotbeallowedtoforfeittheirclaimbyahigherretirement.

281. Unsatisfactory Service: If the service considered has not been thoroughly satisfactory the
sanctionpropertymaymakesuchreductionintheamountofapensiontothatmakeproper(Article470,
CivilServiceRegulations).

282.RetiringPensionofcertainofficers:OfficersofandabovetherankofAssistantSubInspectors
or Subheads, who have completed 30 years qualifying service may not retire on retiring pension (Article
465oftheCivilServiceRegulations)WithoutthepermissionoftheInspectorGeneral.

SectionIIsuperannuating:

283.SuperannuatingPension:ReadthelatestordersofthestateGovernmentonthesubject.

284to287Omitted

SectionIIIInvaliding

288. Invalid Pension: An invalid pension proportionate to the length of his service is granted to and
officerwhoiscertifiedbytheMedicalBoardtobepermanentlyincapacitatedbybodilyormentalinfirmity
forfurtherserviceinthepolice.Ifthelengthoftheinvalid'sserviceislessthan10years,agratuityonly
beadmissible(Articles441and474,CivilServiceRegulations)Iftheincapacityisdirectlyduetoirregular
orintemperatehabitsnopensionorgratuitycanbegranted.Ifithasnotbeendirectlycausedbythembut
has been accelerated or aggravated by them the authority which sanction the pension will decide what
reductionshouldmemadeonthesegrounds(Artic454,CivilServiceRegulation).

289: Superintendents and Civil Surgeons will be on their guard against endeavors to retire on invalid
pension by officers who are capable of serving longer. Medical officers will confine themselves to
recommendingleavetosuchpolicemenarenotlikelytobenefitbyasfurtherstayinhospital,andwillnot
certify that a policemen is in capacitified for further service unless they are officially requested to report
uponthesubject(Article449and450CivilServiceRegulation).

290:Invalidofficersdischargeof:Anofficerwhohassubmittedamedicalcertificateofincapacity
forfurtherservicemustasarulebedischargedfromserviceatoncebutanexceptionismadeinthecase
of police officers on pay not exceeding twenty rupees, who may be retained in employment till their
pensionaresanctioned(Article445and456CivilServiceRegulations).

291: Reemployment: An officers who has obtained and invalid pension may be reemployed in
another branch of Government Service subject to the provisionthathe cannot draw in pension and pay
combinedalargersalaryreadwith(Article519,readwithArticle514,CivilServiceRegulation).

Note: It has been decided that a constable who has retired on invalid or compensation pension and
subsequentlyreemployedasaconstableshould,ifhispreviousservicecountsforpensionunderArticles514
and519CivilServiceRegulation,alsocountsuchserviceforfutureincrements.

PARTII(ADMINISTRATION)

CHAPTERXII(HOUSINGANDMEDICALAID)

SectionIQuarters

292: Free quarters provisions of: Free quarters are provided for all Inspector incharge of police
stations,allInspectorinCriminalInvestigationBranch,allInspectorinSpecialBranchandallpoliceofficers
of and below the grade of SubInspector. They are also provided for Subhead, Reserve Cantonment and
Town Inspectors, and for Inspector of the Madhya Prates Police College and Constables School and
Inspector on the railway but not for any other Inspectors. Quarters are also provided for Assistant
Surgeon/Assistant Medical Officers incharge of Police hospitals and male nurses, commoners and nurse
orderly and city Superintendents. Note: If the Assistant Medical Officers is employed also at the Jail
QuarterswillbeprovidedforhimbytheJailDepartment

293:Freequartersrentinlieuof:Ifquartersarenotavailableforanofficerwhoisentitledtofree
quartersundertheaboveruleargumentsshouldbemadetohireprivateaccommodationforhimandthe
sanction of the Inspector Generals should be obtained to the payment of the rent by Government. A
SuperintendentmaynotmovethePublicWorksDepartmentto pay house rent for a member of his staff
unlessthesanctionoftheInspectorGeneralhasbeenpreviouslyobtained.

294:Quartersoccupationof:Apoliceofficerwhetherstationedatheadquartersorelsewherewhois
entitledtofreequartersandforwhomaccommodationisavailablemustliveinthequartersprovidedfor
him.Noconstableorheadconstablemaysleepelsewherethaninhisquarters

295:AtS.H,Astationhousesquarterswillbeprovidedonthefollowingscale:

ForSubInspectorAseparatehouse
 ForAssistantSubInspectorsAseparatehouse

ForheadconstablesAsetofquartersconsistingoftworoomsandcourtyard

Fornotmorethan75percentoftheconstables_Asetofmarriedquarterseach.

FortheremainderAsinglequarterperman

296:Quarterscleanlinessof:Thestaffbothatheadquartersandatpolicestationisresponsiblefor
keepingtheirlineandquartersscrupulouslyclean.Pathwouldbeleveledandconsolidateddrainscleaned
outregularlyandweedscleanedaway.Constablesandrecruitswhenemployedonfatiguedutyforabove
purposes should wear no part of their uniform except their porgy. Superintendents should arrange to
supplyeverypolicestationwithastoreofdisinfectantandshouldinsistonitsregularuseinwashingthe
drains.

SectionII:TheHospital

297:Policehospital:Thereisapolicehospitalateachheadquartersstationunderthechargeofand
AssistantMedicalOfficer.Itissituatedinorclosetothelensandhaspoliceorderlyacompoundedabaits
(watercarrier)andasweeperattachedtoitThesweeperisexpectedtohelpthelinesweeperattachedto
it.Thesweeperisexpectedtohelpthelinessweepersfortwohourseachdayinkeepingthelinesclean.

298: Police hospital visits to: A minute book is maintained in the hospital for the entry of any
remarkswhich the superintendents wishes to record. The superintendent will not usually interfere in the
management of the hospital or give any orders to the Assistant Medical Officer expect through the civil
surgeon.TheSuperintendentandtheReserveInspectorwillfrequentlyvisitthehospitalandthelatterwill
occasionallymakenocturneofvisitinordertoseethatallpatientsarepresent.

299: Medical attendance to families: The Assistant Medical Officer my be required to attend the
familiesofthemeninthelineswhenitisconsiderednecessaryandhisattendanceisdesired.

300: Hospital servant punishment of: Police hospital servant (other than the policeorderly) are
entertainedpunished and dismissed by the Civil Surgeon. Whenever the Superintendent considers that a
hospitalservantisdeservingofpunishmentbyfinehewilladdresstheCivilSurgeon,whowillfinetheman
accordingly unless for special reasons he considers it right not to do so .In that case he will refer the
matter for the orders of the Collector provided that the hospital Sweeper may be fined by the
Superintendent without reference to the Civil Surgeon for failure to keep clean the portion of the lines
assignedtohim(Regulation297)

301:Hospitalcotsforusein:Ironcots for hospitals must always be used instead of wooden ones

whichharborvermin. The mattress should be cotton waste putties. Blankets and mosquito nets must be
providedforthepatientsMedicinesaresuppliedfromtheGovernmentMedicalstoresDepartment,andthe
costisadjustedinterdepartmentally.

302:Billsforhospitalscomfortsandbazaarmedicinessuppliedtopolicepatientsmaynotbeacceptedby
thesuperintendentsunlesstheyaresignedbytheCivilSurgeonshimself.

SectionIIIAdmissionsanddischarges.

303.Admissionsanddischarges:Sickmenwillbeforwardedtohospitalbyaresponsibleofficer(the
ReserveInspectorformenatheadquarterstheofficerinchargeofpolicestationformenondistrictduty)
with a hospital ticket on discharge the patient will take with him this ticket with the date of discharge
endorsedonitbytheAssistant Medical Officer. A register of admission and discharges is maintained the
latterunderCivilSurgeonssupervision.

304:Iftoosicktogoonfootaheadconstableorconstablemaybeconveyedtohospitalattheexpenses
ofGovernment.Thehospitalnearesttothepolicestation where the man is post should be chosen but if
the case is serious one carriage to headquarters may be allowed (Financial Rules vol. II, appendix IX,
MiscellaneousRule30)

305. Hospital absence from: Every patient is hospital will (if able to do so unless the Civil Surgeon
otherwisedirects)bepermittedtotohishouseforfoodtwicedailyviafrom11am.To1p.mandfrom7.
Pmto9p.m.WiththeexceptionnopatientinhospitalmayleaveitwithoutthepermissionoftheAssistant
MedicalOfficer.

306.MedicaltreatmentofInspectors,SubInspectorandAssistantsubInspectors:Inspectorsshouldnot
berequiredtogointohospitalIftheypreferbeingtreatedintheirownquarterstheMedicalOfficershouldbe
requiredtoattendthemthere.SubInspectorsandAssistantSubInspectorsatheadquartersshouldberequired
togointopolicehospital.Atoutstation,theyshouldordinarilynotberequiredtogointothegeneralhospital
butshouldbeattendedbytheMedicalOfficerintheirhouse.

PARTII(ADMINISTRATION)

CHAPTERXII(BUILDINGS)

SectionI:Construction:

307.PoliceBuildings construction of: Threeagencies are employed in the construction maintenance

and repair of police buildings (1) The public works Department, (2) District Council and (3) The Police
Department.AlloriginalworkscostingmorethanRs2,500willordinarilyconstructedbythePublicWorks
Department and all original works the cost of which does not exceed Rs.2, 500 will ordinarily be
constructedbythePoliceDepartment.Note:Inthecaseofgroupsofbuildingssuchaspolicestationand
quarters the agency will be determined by the cost of the whole group, and not of isolated blocks or
buildings.

308.BuildingsunchargedofpoliceDepartment:AllbuildingsthecostofwhichexceedRs.2,500will
ordinarily be borne on the books of Public Works Department even though for some special reasonthey
wereconstructedbythepoliceDepartment.BuildingsconstructedbythePoliceDepartmentmaywiththe
sanctionoftheInspectorGeneral,beretainedinthechargeofthatDepartmentif:

(1)TheydonotconformtothestandardsofthePublicWorksDepartmentor

(2)TheirsituationrenderssupervisionbythePublicWorksDepartment.

Buildings the cost of which did not exceed Rs.2, 500 will ordinarily be in the charge of the Police
Department even though or some special reason their construction was carried out by the Public Works
Department.

SectionIIRepairsandMaintenance:

309. Buildings repairs: Special repairs additions and alteration to all police buildings as well as the
maintenanceofthoseatplaceseasilyaccessibletoPublicWorksDepartment.

310:.ThepoliceDepartmentwillcarryoutallordinaryrepairsasspecifiedinparagraph220ofthePublic
WorksDepartmentcodetoPolicebuildingsatplaces not easily accessible to public Works subordinates
andwillalsomaintainallsuchbuildings.ThesuperintendentofPolicewillactasimpressholderunderthe
ExecutiveEngineerforthispurpose.

311 Additions and alterations: Additions and alteration to buildings which are not on the books of
publicWorksDepartmentwillbecarriedout:
(a)BythepoliceDepartmentiftheircostdoesnotexceedRs.2,500and

(b)By the Public Works Department if their cost exceed Rs.2, 500 In the later case the building will be
transferred to the books of the Public Works Department. Repairs (Whether Special or ordinary) and
maintenanceofbuildingsthatarenotonthebooksofPublicWorksDepartmentwillbecarriedoutbythe
PoliceDepartment.

312.ParadeGroundMaintenanceof:The maintenance of parade grounds and road will remain in

chargeofthePoliceDepartmentbuttheconstructionofnewparadegroundsandroadswillbeundertaken
bythePublicWorksDepartmentwhichwillalsocarryoutspecialrepairssuchaslargerenewalsofmetal
and moored which the Inspector General acting in consent with the superintending Engineer considers
beyondthecapabilityofthelocalpoliceagency.

313. The method of accounting for the expenditure incurred by Superintendents on police building is
explainedinparagraphs60,62and66oftheTreasuryManualChapter6.

314Otherworks:Worksaredividedintothreeclasses:

(1)MajorworksincludeallbuildingscostingoverRs.20,000.TheseareconstructedbythePublicWorks
DepartmentorbytheZealPinheadWhenspeciallyentrustedtothem

(2)MajorworksincludeallbuildingcostinguptoRs.20,000.Theseareconstructed either by the Public

WorksDeparts.M.P.POLICEREGULATIONSnetortheZealPinhead

(3)Pettyconstruction,whichcoverssmall,worksconstructedbythepoliceDepartment.

315.BudgetProvision:

Major works: All buildings to the constructed are provided for in detail in public works Department
budget.

Minorworks:A grant is provided in the Public Works Department budget for works of this class. Petty
constructionandrepairs:AgrantisprovidedinthePolicebudgetfortheDepartmentalconstructionworks
and also for annual repairs to buildings on police books which have been transferred toile Pinhead for
maintenance.

316:Administrative approval is necessary for all major works and this approval lapsesiftheworkshas
notbeenstartedwithinthreeyearsMinorworksaresanctionedtheInspectorGeneral.

317: In the case of works to be executed by the Public Works Department or Zelda Pinhead
Superintendentsshouldnotcallonthatdepartmentofplansandestimatedwithouttheprevioussanction
oftheInspectorGeneral.

318: Petty Construction and repairs: Superintendents may without previous sanction incuse
expenditurefromtheirallotmentundertheheadpettyconstructionandrepairsonanyseparateworknot
exceeding Rs.250 in the cost. For worksexpectedtocostmorethanRs.250theprevioussanctionofthe
DeputyInspectorGeneralofPolicemustbeobtained,andestimateofthecostofworkbeingatthesame
submittedinsuchdetailastheDeputyInspectorGeneralmayprescribe.

319: Buildings transferred for maintenance: The sanction of the Inspector General is necessary
beforebuildingborneonpolicebooksaretransferredtoZealPinheadformaintenance.Thesanctionofthe
stateGovernmentisnecessarybeforebuildingsborneonPublic Works Department books are transferred
toilePinhead.

320:BuildingRegister:SuperintendentsofPolicearerequiredtomaintainaregisterofbuildingsborneon
policebooksintheirdistricts.Nosuchbuildingsshouldbedisposedofwithouttheprevioussanctionofthe
InspectorGeneralofPolice.
 PARTIII(FUNCTIONS,POWERSANDDUTIES)

CHAPTERI(Functions,powersanddutiesofpoliceofficers)
Section:Functionsofthepoliceandtheircoordinationwithotherdepartments.

321: GeneralDuties the duties which have to be performed by a police man in his days work are
bothnumerousandvaried.Preventionanddetectionofoffencesarethechiefamongthese,butwatchand
ward, execution of orders issued by Magistrates, and assisting other departments of Government are
hardlylessimportant.

322:PreventionofCrimeRegularbeatsintowns,bothbydayandnight,andtouringinvillagesare
therecognizedwaysofpreventingcrimeingeneral.Carefulwatchoverhabitualcriminalsandsuspicious
personsisalsoessentialforefficientcontrol.Supervisionofcriminalandwanderinggangstendstoprevent
theirmembersfromcommittingcrimeontheirlineofMarch.

333: DetectionofCrime Themethodsadoptedforthesuccessfulinvestigationofoffencesaretoo

intricate and elaborate to be laid down in a few words and depend to a great extent on practical
experience.

324: Watch and Ward In towns, watch and ward is effected by patrolling inhabited areas at
frequent,butirregular,intervalsduringthedayandnigh. By this means danger to property. Both public
andprivate,isredactedtoaminimum.

325:CompliancewithordersofMagistrateAlllawfulordersissuedbyMagistratesshouldbecompliedwith
at the earliest opportunity. Summons should be served and warrants executed without delay and in
accordance,withthedirectionsgiven.

326:PreventionofbreachofpeacePreventionofthebranchesofthepeaceisanotherimportant
partofpoliceduties.Enquiriesaremadeinallcasesofdisputedpossessionofland,orotherpoetrywhenit
is clear that nonintervention may result in a riot. On the occasion of important religious festivals and
public gatherings proper arrangements have to be made to prevent clashes between different
communities.

327: Control of Traffic. In cities and in bigger towns, where the vehicular traffic is heavy, the
control of traffic rests with the police. It is also the duty of the police to see that rules of the road are
properlyenforced. In municipal areas, the police are also required to enforce most of the municipal laws
andtoassistthecomities.

328: Help to other Departments Frequently assistance is called for by other departments of
Governmentandshouldbegiven.Itshouldberememberedthatdepartmentliketheforestandexcisedo
not possess so extensive a subordinate staff as the police and it is therefore necessary to render them
such help as is reasonably demanded. Whenever possible, and on a clear requisition, a sufficient force
should always be supplied to the Excise Department to effect searches on a big scale. And to the forest
DepartmentforthepreventionoforganizedoffencesundertheforestAct.Inthecaseofotherdepartments
assistance may take the form of enquiring into the characters of new entrants, guarding property and
buildings,or,asinthecaseofTreasuriesandpostoffices,providingescortsforGovernmentremittances,
etc. Guard and escorts are also supplied for prisoners who are transferred from one jail to another. No
definite rules can be laid down to regulate the extent to which assistance should be given. Whenever
possible, and if not incompatible with police duties, cooperation with other departments should be both
willingandwholehearted.
329:RelationswiththePublic Manyofthedutiesperformedbythepoliceareunpleasantandby
nomeansconducivetobetterfeelingsbetweenthepoliceandthepublic.Atthesametime,thenecessity
for ordinal relations between the two cannot be overestimated. Unnecessary interference with innocent
persons should always be discouraged. Members of the public should be treated with all possible civility
and even when an unpleasant duty has to be performed, the use of tact will make matters much more
smooth.Politenesscostsnotingbutrepaysitselfmanytimesover.

SectionII:PoweranddutiesofPoliceOfficerundertheCriminalProcedureCode,1898

330:Thefollowingregulationscontainfortheguidanceofpoliceofficeraconcisestatementofthepowers
grantedtoanddutiesimposedon,everypoliceofficerassuchbythecodeofCriminalprocedure.

331:Powersofarrest,section54Anypoliceofficermayarrestwithoutwarrant.

(a)Anypersonknownorsuspectedtohavebeenconcernedinanycommissionofacognizableoffence.

(b)Any,personfoundinpossession,withoutlawfulexcuse,ofaninstrumentofhousebreaking.

(c)Anyproclaimedoffender:

(d)Anypersonfoundinpossessionofpropertysuspectedtobestolenorwhoisreasonablysuspectedof
havingcommittedanoffencewithreferencetosuchproperty.

(e)Anypersonwhoobstructsapoliceofficerintheperformanceofhisduty,orwhoescapesorattempts
toescapefromlawfulcustody.

(f)Anypersonsuspectedofbeingadeserter:

(g)AnypersonsuspectedofcommittinganoffenceoutsideIndia,forwhichheisliabletobeapprehended
ordetailedundertheFugitiveoffendersActoranylawrelatingtoextradition.

(h) Any released convict committing a breach of the rules under section 565, criminal procedure Code
and

(i)Anypersonforwhosearrestarequisitionhasbeenreceivedfromanotherpoliceofficerwhenitappears
thatthepersonmightlawfullyarrestedbytheofficerissuingtherequisition.

332. Arrest in non Cognizable Cases Section 57 when person in the presence of a police officer
commitsorisaccusedofcommittinganoncognizableoffencethepoliceofficermaycallonhimtogivehis
maneandaddressshouldberefusetogivethesehemaybearrestedanddetainedfornotmorethen24
hourswhileenquiriesarebeingmadeabouthim.

333 . Section 58 For the purpose of arresting any person whom he is authorized to arrest without a
warrant,apoliceofficermay,.PursuesuchpersonintoanyplaceinIndia.

334.BailsSection60and61.Inisthedutyofpoliceofficerwhomakesanarrestwithoutawarrantto
seethatthepersonarrested,ifnotreleasedonbailisplacedbeforeamagistratewithoutanyunnecessary
delay.Thisdelaymayinnocaseexceed24hours,exclusiveofthetimenecessaryforthejourneyfromthe
placeofarresttothemagistratescount.

335.Section62.EveryarrestmadewithoutawarrantmustbereportedwithoutdelaytotheDistrictor
SubDivisionalMagistrate.

336.TheproceduretobeadoptedamakingarrestsanddisposingofpersonsarrestedwillbefoundIthe
chaptersdealingwithArrestandThetreatmentofpersonarrested.

338. Prescribed literature, Section 99 A. Any police officer may seize, and any Magistrate may
authorizeanypoliceofficernotbelowtherankofassistantSubInspectortosearchanypremisesfor,any
newspaper, book or document notified by the state Government as forfeited for containing seditious
matter or any matter which promotes or is intend to promote feelings of enmity or hatred between
different classes of citizens of India or which has deliberately and, maliciously intended to outrage the
religiousfeelingofanysuchclassbyinsulatingthereligionorreligiousbeliefsofthatclass.

339.InformationWhenandbeforewhomlaid.Apoliceofficerisboundtolayinformationunderthe
followingcircumstances:

(1)UnderSection107,CriminalProcedureCode,beforetheDistrictMagistrate,SubDivisionalMagistrate
oramagistrateofthefirstclasswhenthereiswithinthejurisdictionofsuchmagistrateanypreyswhois
likelytocommitabreachpfthepeaceordoanywrongfulactwhichislikelytooccasionabreachofpeace.

1.NowExecutiveMagistrate.

(2) Under Section 108, Criminal Procedure Code, before the district Magistrate or magistrate of the first
class specially empowered in this behalf by the state Government when any person in such magistrate
jurisdictiondisseminatesmatterwhichispunishableunderSection124Aor153A2ortheIndianpenal
codeoramountstointimidationordefamationofajudge.

(3)UnderSection109.CriminalprocedureCode,beforethedistrictMagistrate,SubDivisionalMagistrate
oranymagistrateofthefirstclassspeciallyempoweredwhenthereiswithinsuchmagistratejurisdiction
any person who is concealing his presence with a view to commit an offence, or who has no ostensible
meansoflivelihoodorcannotgiveasatisfactoryaccountofhimSelf.

(4)UnderSection110CriminalProcedureCode,beforethedistrictMagistrate,SubDivisionalMagistrate
oramagistrateofthefirstcallsspeciallyempoweredinthisbehalfbythestateGovernmentwherethereis
in such magistrate jurisdiction, any person who is by habit a robber, house breaker, thief, forget or
receiver of stolen property or who habitually commits or aids in the commission of the offences of
kidnapping, abduction, extortion, cheating, mischief or any offence punishable under Chapter XII of the
IndianpenalcodeorunderSection489A,489B,489C,or489Dorwhohabituallycommitsoraidsin
thecommissionofoffencesinvolvingabreachfthepeaceorisadesperateordangerousman.

Comments

Important changes have been made in sections 107, 108, 109 and 110 of the New Criminal Procedure
Code,`974.Pleaserefertothem.

340.ReportsunderSection133.APoliceofficerisboundtoreporttothedistrictMagistrate,Sub
Divisional Magistrate or a magistrate of the first class specially empowered in this behalf by the state
Governmentwheneverhehasreasontobelieve:

(a)Thatanypublicnuisanceorobstructiontoapublicwayshouldberemoved.

(b)Thatanytradeoroccupationorthekeepingofanygoodsisinjuriousoroffensivetothe
public.

(c)Thattheconstructionofanybuildingisdangerousorthatthedisposalofanysubstanceis
likelytocauseconflagrationorexplosion

(d)Thatanybuildingisinadangerouscondition

(e)Thatanytank,well,orexcavationshouldbefencedfortheprotectionofthepublic.

(f)Thatanydangerousanimalshouldbedestroyedconfinedorotherwisedisposedof.

1.NowExecutiveMagistrate.

2.Now153B&295Aalso.
341: Prevention of offences, Section 149 151Every police officer is bound to do his best to
prevent the commission of any cognizable offence, and to this end he must report to his superiors any
information that he may receive as to a design to commit such an offence. If an offence cannot be
preventedbyanyothermeans,hemayarrestanypersonwhomheknowstoharborsuchadesign.

342: Public Property Protection of section 152. A police officer, in whose view and injury to pubic
property or any removal of a public landmarks is attempted is bound to interpose in order to prevent such
injuryorremoval.Ifheisobstructedhemayarrestthepersonwhoobstructshim.

PARTIII(FUNCTIONS,POWERSANDDUTIES)

CHAPTERII(DUTIESUNDERSPECIALANDLOCALLAWS)

343:The following summaries give, in brief, the power which Police officer is called on to exercise and
duties they are required to carry out under the various special and local Acts in force in the Madhya
Pradesh.

SectionI.UndertheArmsAct.

344:ReadtheArmsActs,1959,andtheArmsRules,1962.

Regulationfrom345,346,and348to352areOmitted.

345:ArmsLicenses.Section13. To disarm any person whom the police officer finds going armed
without a license or in contravention of its provisions. Any person who posses arms, ammunition or
militarystoresforwhichhislicenseehasexpiredorbeencancelledmustdepositthemwithoutunnecessary
delaywiththeofficerinchargeofthenearestpolicestation,orathisoption,withalicenseddealerarms.
Whendepositedatthepolicestationtheownerwillbegivenareceiptsignedbythepolicestation officer
andhearmswillbedetainedinthemilkman.Iftheownerfailstoobtainalicenseauthorizinghimtotake
possession of them, within three months of the date of deposit, the arms ammunition or military stores
will,undertheorderoftheDistrictMagistrate,beforwardedtonadirsoffice.

SectionIIUnderCattleTrespassAct,1871.

353:PowerofPoliceSection3IntheCattleTrespassActthetermsofficerofpoliceincludesVillage
watchman.Whenvillagewatchmancometoreportatthepolicestationtheyshouldbeinstructedtovisit
thepoundandseeiftheycanrecognizeanycattleasbelongingtotheirvillage.

354Section10Officersofpolicearebboundonbeingsorequiredtoaidinpreventingresistancetothe
seizureofcattleunderSection10,orrescuesfrompersonsmakingsuchseizures.

355:Section11.Officersofpolicemayseizedcattlefoundstayingonordamagingpublicroadspleasure
groundsembankmentsforestclosedtograzingandthelikesuchcattlemustbesenttothepoundwithin
24hours.

Regulationfrom356to356Domitted.

SectionIVunderthecantonmentsAct,1924

357:Powerofarrest.ThedutiesandpowersofthepoliceunderthecantonmentsActareSection58
toarrestwithoutawarrantanyunauthorizedpersonsellingorpossessingspirituousliquorsorintoxication
drugswithintheCantonment(Sections56and57)Section250Toarrestwithoutawarrantanypersons
committinginhisviewabreachofanyoftheprovisionsofthisActwhicharespecifiedinSchedule4These
provisionsare

SectionSubject

118(1)(a)(i)::Drunkennessetc,

167::MakingorsellingoffoodorWashingofClothesbyinfectedperson.

118(1)(a)(ii)::Usingthreateningorabusivewords,etc.

118(1)(a)(ii)::ndecentexposureofperson,etc.

118(1)(a)(iv)::Begging.

118(1)(a)(v)::Exposingdeferent,etc.

118(1)(a)(vi)::Gaming

118(1)(a)(xiii)::Breakingcommongaminghouse,etc.

118(1)(f)::Beatingdrum,etc.

118(1)(h)::Singing.Etc.soastodisturbpublicpleaseorOrder.

119(6)::Lettinglooseonferociousdog.

125::Dischargingfirearmsetc,soastocauseDanger.

176(I)::Remaininginorreenteringcantonmentafternoticeofexpulsionforfailure
toattendHospital.

193(2)::Destroying,etc.nameofstretchornumberaffixedtobuilding.
214::Feedinganimalonfilthetc.

236::LoiteringorimportuningforsexualImmorality.

140(a)::Remaininginorreturningtoacantonmentafternoticeofexpulsion.

sectionV.UndertheExciseAct.1915(Assubsequentlyamended)

358:ExciseDepartmentRelationswithTheformationoftheExciseDepartmentdosenotabsolve
thepolicefromresponsibilityfortheproper.

1.AlsoseetheNarcoticDrugs&psychotropicSubstancesAct.1985whichhaspartlyrepealedthisAct.

And efficient working of the excise, opium, and dangerous drugs laws. Though ordinarily excise or
dangerousdrugscasesshouldbelefttoExciseofficerstodealwith,thepoliceshouldalwaysbereadyto
cooperate with Excise officers in the detection and investigation of offences, and to render assistance
whenevertheirassistanceisrequired.Thefollowingordersregulatetherelationsofthepolicewiththe
ExciseDepartment:(a)Thepolicehaveordinarilynoresponsibilityasregardstheinspectionorcontrolof
shopsandthepreventionsofminoroffencesandtheirdutiesshouldbemainlyconfinedtothemaintenance
of the public peace. (b) In case of serious offences, such as the smuggling of opium, chars, cocaine or
otherdangerousdrugsandoffencesunderSections34,35,36and36AoftheMadhyaPrudishExciseAct,
the police have been authorized to act on their own initiative and they should themselves institute the
necessaryproceedings against the accused independently of the excise authorities. In the case of minor
offencesitwillsufficeifanyinformation,whichmay come to their notice, is communicated to the excise
authorities.(c)Thedetection,independentlyofExciseofficers,excise,opiumordangerousdrugscasesby
thepoliceshouldatoncebyreportedtotheDistrictExciseofficerwhoshouldalsobeinformedofthedate
fixedforthebearingofthecasebyamagistrate,inorderthatthemayattendandwatchthecaseifthe
desirestodoso.TheExciseDepartmenthastomaintainarecordofallcasesofdrunkennessandtotaken
action against licensees responsible for it. Station officers should, therefore, give early intimation to the
District Excise officer of any cases of drunkenness instituted by them, supplying at the same time such
informationasisavailableregardingtheshopatwhichthedrunkenpersonobtainedhisdrinkandthespot
wherehewasfoundintoxicated.(d)Itisthedutyofthesuperintendentofpolicetoseethatthepoliceco
operate whole heartedly with Excise officers and that they do not regard offences against the opium,
excise,anddangerousdrugslawsasoutsidethescopeoftheirduties.Heshouldbereadywhenrequired
toprovide a force to help Excise officers when a large seizure is in prospect. The Police, being a larger,
moreexperiencedandbetterequippeddepartmentthantheExcise,isinabetterpositiontopreparecases
fortrial, to take proper measures for the custody of accused persons and exhibits and to trace previous
convictions,etc.policeofficersshould,therefore, in all these directions, rendertoexciseofficerswhole
heartedassistanceintheprosecutioninstitutedbythelatter.CasesdetectedbyExciseofficersandhanded
overtothepoliceforprosecutionshouldbedealtwithpromptlyandinpreciselythesamemannerascases
detectedbythepolicethemselvesandanythinginthenatureofdepartmentaljealousyorconductlikelyto
giverisetofrictionmustbecarefullyavoided.

359:ReadseparaterevenueDepartmentNotificationNo.54A/VSR.datedthe4thJuly1959as
amended.(AppendixD).

360:PermitsInspectionofAnypoliceofficerisempowered(a)

Section39todemandproductionofapermitorpassgrantedunderthisAct,fromtheholderthereofor
fromanypersoninhisemployandactingonhisbehalf:(b)Powersofarrest.toarrestwithoutawarrant
any person (1) Section 52 (a) and section 34who in contravention of this Act, or of any rake,
notification or order made, issued or given there under imports, exports, and transports. Manufactures
collectsorpossessesorsellsanyexcisablearticles,cultivatesanyhempplantorcocaplant,tapsordraws
tarefromanytarryproducingtree,constructsorworksanydistilleryorbrewery,uses,keepsorhasinhis
possession any materials for manufacturing any excisable article, removes anyexcisablearticlefromany
distillery,breweryorwarehouseorbottlesanyliquor:(2)Section35whoaltersorattemptstoalterany
denatured spirit with the intention that such spirit may be used for human consumption whether as a
beverage or internally as a medicine, or in any other way whatsoever, by any method whatsoever.(3)
Section 36 who has in his possession without lawful authority any quantity of any excisable article
knowingthesametohavebeenunlawfullyimported,transported,manufactureed,cultivatedorcollected,
or knowing the \prescribed duty not to have been paid thereon. (4) Section 36A who contrary to law
opens,keepsorusesanyplaceasacommondrinkinghouse,orhasthecare,managementorcontrolofor
inanymannerassistsinconductingthebusinessofanyplace,opened,keptorusedasacommondrinking
house.(c)Powerofseizure:Section52(b):0toseizeanddetainanyexcisableorotherarticlewhichhe
hasreasontousedasacommondrinkinghouse.

361AdditionalpowersofSearchandArrest

In addition to the powers mentioned in Regulation 360, an officer in charge of police station who is not
belowtherankofaheadconstablecan(a)Section52(c)detainandsearchanypersonwithwhom,
and any vessel, animal, package, receptacle or covering in or upon which he has reason to suspect any
excisable article to be. (b) Section 52 (2) arrest any person accused or reasonably suspected of
committing an offence under this Act and who, on demand of such officer, refuses to give his name and
residence, or give a false name and residence. (c) Section 51 when he has reason to believe that an
offenceundersection31,35,36or36AofthisActisbeing,orislikelytobe,committedandthatasearch
warrant cannot be obtained without affording the offender an opportunity of escape or of concealing
evidenceoftheoffenceandafterrecordingthegroundsofhis.Belief,enterandsearchwithoutawarrant
atanytimebydayornightanyplaceandseizethingsfoundthereinwhichhehasreasontobelievetobe
liabletoconfiscationunderthisAct.Alsodetainandsearchand,ifnecessary,arrestanypersonfoundin
such place that he has reason to believe to be guilty such efficiency. (d) Section 55(1) in respect of
offence under section 34,35,36 or 36A exercise within the limits of his jurisdiction all the powers
conferredonhimbytheprovisionsofchapterXIVofthecriminalprocedurecode.Providedthatanysuch
powersshouldbesubjecttosuchrestrictionsandnotifications(ifany)asthestateGovernmentmay,by
rule, prescribe. Note: No officers below the rank of subInspector in the police Department shall enter
intoanydwellinghouseinexerciseofthepowerconferredbysection52.(e)Section59releaseonbail
any person arrested under this Act otherwise than on a warrant by a person or officer not authorized to
releasearrestedpersononbail.

362.LicenseesandshopsInspectionofInadditiontothepowersmentionedinRegulations360and
361, any officer of police of and above the rank of subInspector can (a) Section 39 (a), demand
production of a license granted under this Act from the holder thereof or from any person in his employ
andactingonhisbehalf.(b)Section51enterandinspectatanytimewithinthehoursduringwhichsale
ispermitted,andatanyothertimeduringwhichthesamemaybeopen,shopsdealingwithretailvendof
country liquor, or of hemp drugs, and examine accounts and registers, and examine, test, measure or
weighanyexcisablematerials,utensils,implements,apparatusorexcisablearticlesfoundtherein.

363.Confiscation of Excisable Articles The following articles and things are Liable to confiscation
underthisAct

(1)Section46anyexcisablearticle,materials,still,utensil,implementorapparatusinrespectoforby
mensofwhichanoffencepunishableunderthisActhasbeencommitted.(2)Anyexcisablearticlelawfully
imported,transported,manufactured,heldinpossessionorsoldalongwith,orinadditionto,anyexcisable
articleliabletoconfiscationundersubsection(i)andthereceptacles,packagesandcoveringsinwhichany
suchexcisablearticle,materials,still.Utensils,implementsorapparatusasaforesaidisorarefound.The
othercontents,ifany,ofthereceptaclesorpackagesinwhichthesameisorarefound,andtheanimals,
carts,vessels,raftsorotherconveyanceusedincarryingthesameshalllikewisebeliabletoconfiscation.
Providethatnoanimalcarts,vessels,rafts,ofotherconveyanceshallbeliabletoconfiscationifitisproved
thattheyareoutthepropertyoftheoffenderandiftheownerthereofestablishesthathehadnoreasonto
believethatsuchoffencewasbeingorwaslikelytobecommitted.

FUNCTIONS,POWERSANDDUTIES81

364, Section 57, All arrests, seizures and searches must be fully reported within 24 hours to the
superintendent of Police. All persons arrested, unless released on bail or articles seized must be sent
without unnecessary delay to a magistrate. Neglect of these orders is punishable under Section 37 with
fine,whichmayextendtotwohundredrupees.

365AbuseofpowerPunishmentforSection49.Abuseofpowersconferredonpoliceofficersacting
as excise officers such as vexatious and unnecessary entering or searching places seizures of movable
property,detentionsearchorarrestofanypersonarepunishablewithimprisonmentforatermwhichmay
extendtothreemonthsorwithfinewhichmayextendtofivehundredrupeesorwithboth.

366:Omitted

SectionVIUndertheexplosivesAct1884.w

367 Powers of Arrest Section 13 A police officer may arrest without a warrant any person found
committing, or attempting to commit, or abetting the commission of, an act for which he is punishable
undertheActortherulesframedthereunder,providedthattheActtendstocauseexplosionorfireinor
aboutanyplacewhereanexplosiveismanufactured,orstored,oanyrailwayorportoranycarriage,ship
orboasts.
368. Any person wishing to manufacture, sell or possess any kind of explosive (except in certain limited
quantitiesforhisownprivateuse)musttakeoutalicensedunderthis Act, whether he has a licenser
under the Arms Act or not. Note (I) Person holding licenses under the Arms Act to carry arms, to go
armedonajourneyortopossessarmsfortheprotectionofcrops,neednottakeoutalicensesunderthis
Actforammunitioninreasonablequantitiesforprivateuse.Note(II)Anyauthoritygrantingalicenser
underthisActmaybyanendorsementonthelicenser,directthatitshallhavetheeffectofalikelicenser
grantedbythelikeauthorityundertheArmsAct.

369.InspectionandsearchpowersofAnypoliceofficernotbelowtherankofsubInspectormay,
within the area over which his authority extends and subject to the provisions of the Indian Arms Act,
1878,andtherulesframedthereunderincasesinwhichtheActapplies.(a)Enter,inspectandexamine
any place, carriage or vessel in which an explosive is being manufactured, possessed or sold under a
licensergrantedundertheExplosivesAct,orinwhichhehasreasontobelievethatanexplosivehasbeen
orisbeingmanufactured,possessed,orsold,incontraventionofthatActoroftherulesframedunderit.
(b) Search for explosives therein. (c) Take samples of explosives found therein, on payment of their
value.(d)Seize,detain,remove,andifnecessary,destroyorrenderharmlessanyexplosivefoundtherein
respectofwhichhehasreasontobelievethattheprovisionsoftheActorruleshave been contravened.
Proviso(i)Wheneveranexplosiveisseized,detained,orremovedasabove,thefactshallberesorted
at once to the District Magistrate. Proviso (ii) No explosive shall be destroyed or rendered harmless
without the previous sanction of the District Magistrate unless the matter is urgent and fraught with
seriouspublicdanger.Inthelattercaseasampleoftheexplosivesshallberetained,aportionbeinggiven
totheownerthereof,andthecircumstanceshallbereportedtotheDistrictMagistrate.

370. District Magistrate Powers of. : The District Magistrate who is responsible for the adequate
inspection at least once a year, of the books, stock and premises of persons licensed to keep and sell
explosives,maydeputeforthepurposeanymemberofthedistrictstaffofmagistratesoranypoliceofficer
notbelowtherankofInspector.Magazineslicensedforthepossessionofexplosivesforprivateusesuchas
those belonging to mines, railway works, contractors, etc. should also be that the provisions of the
Explosives Act are not disregards. Exception should occasionally be inspected to see that the due
precautionsaretakingtopreventdangerouspractices.Theinspectingofficershouldinitialthestock, sale
and issue books and should report to the District Magistrate any breaches of the rules or irregularities
discoveredbythem.

370.:A. Inspection of stocksofExplosivesetc.: Stocks of explosives in shops, mines and the like
should be inspected once every three months by Sub Inspectors, once every six months by Police
Inspectors and Sub Divisional Officers (Police) and from time to time by Superintendents of Police who
shouldregardthisduty as important. SubInspectors should inspect stocks of temporary licensesholders
beforeandafterDiwali.

SectionVIIUndertheExplosivesSubstancesAct,1908.

371.: Powers of Arrest. : The following sections are cognizable. Sandstones an explosion of a
Government is necessary before a prosecution can be instated. Section3. Unlawfully and maliciously
causingbyanexplosivesubstanceanexplosionofanaturelikelytoendangerlifeorcauseseriousinjuryto
property.

Section4. : Unlawfully and maliciously (a) Doing any act with intent to cause by an explosive
substance,orconspiringtocausebyanexplosivesubstance,anexplosionsinIndialikelytoendangerlife
or cause serious injury to property. (b) Making or having in possession or under control any explosion
substancewithintentbymeansthereoftoendangerlifeofcauseseriousinjurytopropertyinIndia,orto
enableanyotherpersonbymenacethereforetoendangerlifeorcauseinjurytoproperty.(c)Section5.:
Making or having knowingly in possession any explosive substance under such circumstances as to give
risetoareasonablesuspicionthatitisnotmadeorpossessedforalawfulpurpose.(d)Section6.:etting
orbeinganaccessorytothecommissionoftheoffencesdefinedinSection3,4and5.
SectionVIII.:UndertheNorthernIndiaFerriesAct,1878.

372.:PowersofArrest.:Section29.Thepolicemayarrestwithoutawarrantanypersoncommitting
anoffenceunderSection25or28namely:

(i)(a)Refusaltopaythepropertoll

(b)Obstructiontoatollcollectororlesseeofthetollsorhisassistantintheexactionofhisduty
undertheAct

(c)Overloadingaferryboatorbridgeafterwarning,soastoendangerhumanlifeorproperty

(d)Failuretoleaveortoremoveanimalsfromaferryboatorbridgeonrequest

(ii)Navigating,anchoring,mooringorfasteningavesselorraft,orstackingtimber,inamannerso
rashandnegligentastodamageapoliceferry.

SectionIX.UndertheForeignersAct.

374:Powersofpolice:ReadtheForeignersAct,1946andtheRulesandordersmadethereunder.

375:HandingKabulisorBlushes.:Wheneveragangofpersons,whomthereisreasontobelieveto
beforeignersamenabletotheprovisionsoftheForeignersAct,appearsinanydistrict.Itsmembersshould
beplacedundersurveillancesandnotallowedtoprecedeunittherequisiteenquirieshavebeencompleted.
OnnoaccountshouldsuchagangbepassedonintootherdistrictorpermittedtoenterNativeStatesor
grantedlicensestocarryarms,andifarmsorammunitionsarefoundintheirpossession,theyshouldbe
areoncedisarmedunderprovisionsoftheArmsAct.Iftheganghascommitteddepredationinthedistrict
noeffortsshouldbesparedinbringingthechiefoffenderstojussiveforspecificoffences,orthegangthe
decoderon a root should be submitted Government accompanied by nominalrolls, showing the number,
names,home,etc.,ofthemembersifthegang.Descriptiverollsofthedeputedperson,Government,the
sameprocedurewillbefollowedwhenthedeportationofanindividualisdeemednecessary.

SectionX.UndertheIndianForestAct,1927.

376.: Seizure of forest produce. : Section 52.A police officer may seize any forest produce in
respect of which he has reason to believe that an offence has been committed, together with all tools,
boats,cartsandcattleusedincommittingtheoffence.Hemustplaceamarkonthepropertyindicatingits
seizure and report the seizure to the nearest magistrate having jurisdiction. If however, the property
belongstoGovernment,andtheoffenderisunknown,theseizureshouldmerelyintheordinarycourseto
theSuperintendent.

377.:Section61.VexationorunnecessaryseizureispunishablewithsixmonthsimprisonmentofRs.
500fineorboth.

378. : Power of arrest.: Section 63. A police officer may arrest with you a warrant any person
against whom a reasonable suspicion exists of his being concerned in any forest offence punishablewith
onemonthsimprisonmentorupwards.

379.:PreventionofOffences.:Section64and78Everypoliceofficerinbound(a) Toprevent
the commission of forest offences and to interfere for that purpose and (b) To aid Forest officers in
extinguishing,checkingorpreventingforestfires.

380: Forest Officer: Relations with: The relation of the police with Forest officer should be
regulatedbythesameprinciplesasthosewhichgoverntheirrelationtotheExciseDepartment(Regulation
358).OrdinarilytheyshouldnottakecognizanceofoffencesundertheforestActoftheirownaccord,but
should be guided by the general or special orders of the collector. They should however, be ready atall
times to give such assist vent offences, or to apprehend offenders when delay would be inadvisable.
Magistrateshavebeenempoweredtograntsuitablerewardstothemincaseswheretheyhavecontributed
totheseizureofpropertyoftheconvictionofoffenders.

SectionXI:UnderthepublicGamblingAct,1867.

381: GamingDefinition of : ThePublican Gambling Act of 1867, in its application to the Madhya
Pradesh has been amended by the Public Gambling Amendment Act of 1927, and gaming now includes
wageringorbettingbutdoesnotincludealottery.Gamingisdefinedasanytransactionbywhichaperson
in any capacity whatever employs anthers in any capacity whatever or engages another in any capacity.
Whatevertowagerorbetwithanotherperson.Themeaningoftheexpressioninstrumentsofgamingas
used in section 1 of the Gambling Act has also been considerably extended and now includes any article
usedasasubjectormeansofgamingandanydocumentusedasaregisterorrecordorevidenceofany
gaming.

382:CommonGamingHouseDefinition:Thedefinitionofacommongaminghousehasalsobeen
extendedby the bill. A common gaminghouse means (i) In the case if gaming (a) On the market
price of cotton, opium or other commodity, or on the digits of the number used in stating such price, or
(b)Ontheamountofvariationinthemarketpriceofanysuchcommodityorinthedigitsofthenumbers
usedinstatingsuchprice,or(c) Onthemarketpriceofanystockorshareorinthedigitsofthenumber
usedinstatingsuchprice,or(d)Ontheoccurrenceornonoccurrenceorrainoranyothernaturalevent,
or(e) On the quantity of rainfall or on the digits of number used in stating such quantity, any house,
room,tent,enclosure,space,vehicle,vesseloranyplacewhatsoeverinwhichsuchgamingtakesplaceor
inwhichinstrumentsofgamingarekeptorusedforsuchgaming.

(ii)Inthecaseofanyotherformofgaminganyhouse,room,tent,enclosure,space,vehicle,vesselorany
placewhatsoeverinwhichanyinstrumentsofgamingarekeptorusedfortheprofitorgainofthepersona
owing occupying, using or keeping such house, room, tent, enclosure, space, vehicle, vessel or place
whetherbywayofchargefortheuseofsuchhouse,room,tent,enclosure,specs,vehiclesvesselplaceor
instrument,orotherwisehowsoever.

383: Application of Gambling Act: The Gambling Act falls into two parts, one which deals with
commongaminghouse,andtheotherwithgamblinginpublicplaces.ThosesectionsoftheAct,whichdeal
with common gaminghouses, are only in force, in those tows, cities, railway station, or local areas to
whichtheyhavebeen specially applied. A list of these for the district should bra hungup in every police
station.

384.PowerifArrest.:Section13oftheActwhich deal with public gambling appliestothewholeof

theState.Thissectioniscognizableandapoliceofficermayarrestwithoutawarrant.(a) Any arson
playing for any thing of value, with any instrument of gaming, and being one used in playing a game of
mereskill,and(b)Anypersonsettingbirdsoranimalstofight,oraidingorabettingtherein,Inanypublic
place,street,orthoroughfare.Allinstrumentsofgamingfoundmaybeseized.Note:Thepowergivenby
thisSectionshouldbrausedwithdiscretion.Thetermpublicplaceshouldbecontendoncommoncense
principal,andnointerferenceshouldordinarilybenecessarywhenagameconstitutesnodangertopublic
peaceordecency.

385:SearchesSection5:ASuperintendentmay,ifhehasreasontobelievefromcredibleinformation
andaftersuchenquiryashethinksnecessarythatanyhouse,roomtent,enclosure,space,vehicle,vessel
or any place whatsoever is used as a common gaminghouse, as defined in section 1 of the Act, himself
enter,orbyhiswarrantauthorizeanypoliceofficernotbelowtherankofSubInspectoror Suborder, to
anther the place in question with such assistance as may be necessary, and at any hour of the day or
night.Allpersonfoundtherein,whethergamingornot,anybetakenintocustodyandallinstrumentsof
gaming or money or articles of value used in gaming are being concealed, the place and the persons of
thosearrestedmaybesearched.Note:Thefindingofinstrumentsofgaminginsuchahouseinevidence
unit the contrary is proved that the house is a common gaminghouse Gambling in a house when not
carriedonfortheprofitoftheowneroroccupier,isnotanoffence.

386: Games of skill: Section 12 of the Act exempts from the operation of the Act, all games of skill,
andapplicationareoftenmadetotheSuperintendentforwrittenpermissiontoplaycertaingamesonthe
ground that they are purely games of skill. Such application should invariably be refused, the application
beinginformedtheyneednosanction,whileiftheyaregamesofchancenosanctioncanbegiven.

Section XII: Under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939, and Madhya Pradesh Motor Vehicles Rules,
1940.

387:ReadtheMotorVehiclesAct,1939andtherulesmadeandnotificationsissuedthereunder.

SectionXIUndertheOpiumAct,1878.

388:Omitted.

389:PowersofSearchandArrest.Section14.Anypoliceofficerabovetherankofconstable,who
hasreasontobelievefrompersonalknowledgeorfrominformationreceivedandrecordedinwriting that
opium liable to confiscation under the Act is kept or concealed in any building, vessel or enclosed place,
mayentersuchplace,byforce,ifnecessary,atanytimebetweensunriseandsunset,seizetheopiumand
anything else liable to confiscation under Section11, and detain, search, and if necessary, arrest any
personwhomhehasreasontobelievetobeguiltyofanoffencerelatingtotheopium.

390:Searchduringtransit.Section15.Anypoliceofficermay(a)Seize,inanyopenplaceorin
transit,anyopiumorotherarticleliabletoconfiscationunderSection11and(b) Detain and search any
personwhomhehasreasontobelievetobeguiltyofanoffenceundertheAct,and,ifopiumisfoundinhis
possession,arresthimandanypersoninhiscompany.

Section16.All searches under this and the preceding regulation must be made in accordance with the
provisionsoftheCriminalProcedureCode.

391:Section17.Everypoliceofficerislegallybound,onnoticegivenorrequestmade,toassistany
officeroftheExcise,Customs,Salt,OpiumorRevenueDepartmentsinanycarryingouttheprovisionsof
theAct.

392.Vexatioussearchesandarrest.Section18.Vexatiousorunnecessarysearches,seizuresor
arrestsarepunishablewithafineofRs.500.

393.Sections20and21.Whenapoliceofficer makes an arrest or seizure, he must report the facts

fully within 48 hours to his immediate official superior. Every person arrested, or thing seized, must be
forwardedtotheofficerinchargeofthenearestpolicestation,whowillatonceproceedtodisposehimof
oritaccordingtolaw.

394. Under the Opium (Madhya Pradesh Amendment) Act, 1929, every officer of the Excise
Department not below the rank of SubInspector shall, within the area for which he is appointed, also
exercisepowerswithregardtooffencesunderthisAct,similartothoseexercisedbyanofficerinchargeof
apolicestationundertheCodeofCriminalProcedure,1898.Incases,whicharedetectedandprosecuted
bythepolice,theExciseofficerincharge of each district must be kept fully, informed of the nature and
progressofthecases,andthereshouldbecordialcooperationbetweenthepoliceandexciseauthoritiesin
allmattersrelatingtotheworkingoftheAct.

395: Excise Department relation with: Direct confidential communication is a already held
betweenthepoliceofthisandotherStateinregardtosmuggling,andtheExciseCommissionerhasalso
beenauthorizedtohelddirectconfidentioncommunicationwithpoliceofficerofthisandotherprovinces.
Particulars compartment are published in the Excise Supplement, which is issued with the Criminal
IntelligenceGazette.

SectionXII:UndertheOpiumSmoking(Amendment)Act,1934.

395: Definition: (i) Opium as defined in the Act means chants, madam and every preparation or
admixtureofopiumwhichmaybeusedforsmokingandincludesdrossandotherresiduesremainingwhen
opiumhasbeensmoked.(2)Opiumsmokingassembly(Section3.)Asassemblyoftwoormorepersonsis
designated an opium smoking assembly if the common object of the persons is to smoke opium or to
prepareopiumforsmokingpurposes.

395:B: Section 7Under Section 7 it is an offence (1) To possess or smoke opium, or (2) To
possess any pipe or apparatus for the purpose of smoking opium or of preparing opium for smoking
purposes.

395.C:Section8:UnderSection8itisanoffencetoopen,keeporassistinthemanagementofany
placeusedbyanopiumsmokingassembly.

395.D:Section10,UnderSection10theowneroroccupierofanyplaceisliableifhefailstointimate
totheproperauthoritythattheplaceisusedforsuchpurpose.

395.E:PowersofSearchandArrest.:SectionII:UnderSectionIIapoliceofficernotbelowtherank
of Sub Inspector may, under, a warrant from a First or Second Class Magistrate, enter and search any
place believed to be used for the purpose of an opium smoking assembly, for keeping opium, and may
seizeallopiumandallapparatususedforsmokingorpreparingopiumfoundthere.Hemayalsoarrestany
person believed to be concerned in any offence under the Act. Notes: (1) If a warrant cannot be
obtainedwithoutgivingtheoffendersanopportunitytoescapeofconcealevidencehemayactwithouta
warrant,(3) Anyarrestorseizuremustbefullyreportedtohisimmediatesuperior,ortotheMagistrate
whoissuedthewarrantwithin24hours.

395.F: CoOperation with Excise: Section 15. Under Section 15 every police officer, when
requested,isboundtogiveanyreasonableaidtoanyExciseofficercarryingouttheprovisionsofthisAct.

395.G:Authoritytoprosecute.Section19.Undersection19apoliceofficernotbelowtherankof
AssistantSubInspector is empowered tolay before a Magistrates a complaint of an offence under this
Act.

Section xIII.TheCriminalLaw(Amendment)Act,1908(xivof1908)
TheCriminalLaw(Amendment)Act,1908(extendedtotheMahakoshalRegionvideGovernmentofIndia.
HomeDepartmentNo.68dated13thJanuary1910,totheBhopalRegionbytheMergedStates(Laws)Act,
1949,andtotheVindhyaPradeshRegionbytheUnionTerritories(Laws)Act,1950asamended.

396.Section15.Definitions(1)Associationmeansanycombustionorbodyofpersons,whetherthe
samebeknownbyanydistinctivenameornotand(2)Unlawfulassociationmeansanassociation(a)
Which encourages or aids persons to commit acts of violence or intimidation or of which the members
habituallycommitsuchacts,or(b) WhichtheStateGovernmentunderthepowershasdeclaredunlawful
hereby conferred. Power to declare association unlawful. Section 16. If the State Government is of
opinionthatanyassociationinterferesorhasforitsobjectinterferencewiththeadministrationofthelaw
orwith the maintenance of law and order, or that it constitutes a danger to the public peace, the State
Governmentmay,bynotificationintheofficialGazette,declaresuchassociationtobeunlawful.Penalties.
Section17.(1)Whoeverismemberofanunlawfulassociation,ortakespartinmeetingsofanysuch
association,orcontributesorreceivesorsolicitsanycontributionforthepurpose4ofanysuchassociation,
or in any way assists the operations of any such association, shall be punished with imprisonment for a
term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. Continuance of association. (2)
Whoever manages or assists in the management of an unlawful association, or promotes or assists in
promoting a meeting of any such association, or of any members thereof as such members, shall be
punishedwithimprisonmentforatermwhichmayextendtothreeyears,orwithfine,orwithboth.(3)An
offenceundersubsection(1)shallbecognizablebythepolice,andnotwithstandinganythingcontained
intheCodeofCriminalProcedure,1898,shallbenonbailable.Powertonotifyandtakepossessions
of places used for the purpose of an unlawful association: Section 17A. (1) The State
Governmentmay,bynotificationintheofficialGazettenotifyanyplacewhichinitsopinionisusedforthe
purposesofunlawfulassociation.Explanation:Forthepurposesofthissectionplaceincludesahouse
orbuilding,orpartthereoforatentorvessel.

Trespassuponnotifiedplace.Section17C.Anypersonwhoentersorremainsuponanotifiedplace
withoutthepermissionoftheDistrictMagistrate,orofan officer authorized by him this behalf, shall be
deemedtocommitcriminaltrespass.

SectionXIIIA.CriminalLawAmendmentAct,xxiiiof1932assubsequentlyamendedbyCriminalLaw
AmendmentActof1935.

396A. Extent. Section 1 (2). It extends to the whole of India expect the territories which
immediatelybeforetheItsNovember,1956werecomprisedinpartBStates.

Molestingapersontoprejudicehisemploymentorbusiness.*Section7.(1)Whoever

(A)Withintendtocauseanypersontoabstainfromdoingortodoanyactwhichsuchpersonhasaright
todoorabstainfromdoing,obstructedorusesviolencetoorintimidatessuchpersonoranymemberof
hisfamilyorpersoninhisemploy,orloitersatornearaplacewheresuchpersonormemberorloitersat
ornearaplacewheresuchpersonormemberoremployedpersonresidesorworksorcarriesonbusiness
orhappenstobe,orpersistentlyfollowshimfromplace,toplaceorinterfereswithanypropertyownedor
usedbyhimordepriveshimoforhindershimintheusethereof,or

(B)Sootierordoesanysimilaractatornear4theplacewhereapersoncarriesonbusiness,insuchaway
andwithintentthatanypersonmaytherebybedeterredfromenteringorapproachingordealingatsuch
place,shallbepunishedwithimprisonmentforatermwhichmayextenttosixmonthsorwithfinewhich
mayextendtofivehundredrupees,orwithboth.

Explanation: Encouragement of indigenous industries of advocacy of temperance, without the

commissionofanyoftheactsprohibitedbythissection.

(4) No court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under this section except upon a report in
writingoffacts,whichconstitutesuchoffencemadebyapolicenotbelowtherankofofficerinchargeofa
policestation.

ProcedureinoffencesundertheAct.Section9.NotwithstandinganythingcontainedintheCodeof
CriminalProcedure,1898.

(1)nocourtinferiortothatofPresidencyMagistrateorMagistrateoftheFirstClassshalltryanyoffence
underthisAct

(2)anoffencepunishableundersection7shallbecognizablebythepolice

(3)anoffencepunishableundersection7shallbenonboilable.

Section 10. (1) The State Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, Declare that ant
offencepunishableundersection186,188,189,190,228,295A,298,505,506or507oftheIndianpenal
Code,Whencommittedinanyareaspecifiedinthenotification,shallnotwithstandinganythingintheCode
of Criminal Procedure, 1898, shall, while such notification remains in force, be deemed to be amended
accordingly.
(2)ThestateGovernmentmay,inlikemannerandsubjecttothelikeconditions,andwiththelikeeffect,
declarethatanoffencepunishableundersection188orSection506oftheIndianpenalCodeshallbenon
boilable.

SectionXVI.UnderDangerousDrugsAct,1930.

396B.Definitions.(1)CocaLeafmeanstheleafand young twigs of the coca plant or any mixture

thereofcontainingmorethan0.1percentofcocaine.

(2)Coca derivative means any extract of the coca leaf which can be used for the manufacture of
cocaine.Itincludesdrugsderivedfromcocaineandallpreparationscontainingmorethan0.1percentof
cocaine.

(3)Hempmeanstheleaves,flowers,smallstalksofthehempplant(includingbhang,sidedorganja)
oranymixtureorpreparationthereofe.g.chars).

(4)Medicinalhempmeansanyextractortinctureofhemp.

(5)Opiummeanspoppyheads,thejuiceofthepoppyoranymixturethereof,butdoesnotincludeany
preparationcontaining0.2percentorlessormorphine.

(6)Opiumderivativeincludesopium,oropiummixture,preparedformedicinaluseorforsmoking.It
alsoincludesmorphineandallpreparationcontainingmorethan0.2percentofmorphine.

(7)Manufactureddrugincludesallcocaderivatives,medicinalhemp,opiumderivativeandanyother
narcoticsubstancenotifiedbytheGovernmentofIndia.

(8)Dangerousdrugsincludescocaleaf,hemp,andopium,andallmanufactureddrugs.

396C.Offences.ThefollowingareoffencesundertheAct:

Section10thecultivationoforgatheringofanyportionofacocaplantandimportintoIndiaorexport
outofIndiaofpreparedopium(Madam)orsalethereof.

Section11thecultivationofthepoppyandthemanufactureofopiumexceptunderlicense.

Section12Manufactureexceptunderlicenseofanymanufacturedrug.

Section13theimportintoorexportfromIndia,exceptunderlicense,oanyDangerousdrug.

Section14theimportorexportinterprovincially,transport,possession,saleofmanufactureddrugs,or
cocaleaf.Alsothemanufactureofmedicinalopiumorpreparationscontainingmorphineorcocaine.

1.NowseetheNarcoticDrugs&PsychotropicSubstancesAct,1985.

Section15Knowinglypermittinganyhouse,room,enclosure,etc.,tobeusedforthecommissionofany
offenceundersection10,12,13or14.

Section19Engagingin,orcontrollingtradeinanydangerousdrugs,exceptunderlicense.

Section20and21Attemptstocommit,andabetmentof,anyoftheoffencesmentionedabove.

396 DWarrants, search and Arrest issueof.Under Section 22, District and Assistant District
excise officers, Magistrate of and above the first class, and Magistrate of the second class (if especially
empowerednthisbehalf)mayissuewarrantforthearrestofanypersonforanyoftheaboveoffencesfor
thesearchofanybuildingorplacesuspectedtocontainanydangerousdruginrespectofwhichanoffence
beencommitted.
396EPower of Search and Arrest. Under Section 23 any excise officer of any above the rank of
excise Head Constable, and police officers above the rank of a constable may, on receipt of information
taken down is writing or from personal knowledge, enter and search between sunrise and sunset any
buildingvessel,orenclosedplacesuspectedtobeusedforanyoftheoffencesmentionedabove.Hemay
seize drugs, materials used for the manufacture thereof and any document or article required for the
purpose of evidence. He may also detainorarrest(ifnecessary)anypersonbelievedtobeconcernedin
any offence. Such searches between sunset and sunrise cannot be conducted without a warrant, unless
thereisreasontobelievethatthedelayinobtainingthewarrantislikelytocausetheconcealmentofthe
materialforevidence,togiveandoffenderanopportunitytoencase.Thegroundsforsuchbeliefshouldbe
recordedinwritingbeforethesearch.Acopyoftheinformationtakendowninwriting,andofthegrounds
recordedforasearchatnightwithoutawarrantshouldbeforwardedtotheofficialsimmediatesuperior.

396 F Mutual assistance. Under section 26 all officers who are authorized to take action under
section23arelegallyboundtoassisteachotherwhenrequested.

396Greportingofarrestsandseizures.Section27Allarrestsandseizureunderthisactmustbe
reported within 48 hours to the immediate superior of the official by whom the arrest of seizure was
made.

396 H penalty Vexatious search and arrest for. Section 28 Vexatious entry into any house,
search,seizureorarrestinpunishablewithafine,whichmayextendtoRs.500.

396IReadtheMadhyaParadesDangerousdrugsRules,1959,asamends.(2)Quantitiesallowed.An
Approved medical practitioner any without I license have in his possession for use in the exercise of his
professionthefollowingdrugsinquantitiesnotexceedingthosespecifiedbelow:

DescriptionofdrugsQuantity

Opium::4ounces.

Cocaine::ounce.

DescriptionofdrugsQuantity

Medicinalhemp::10ounces.

Medicinalopium::10ounces.

Morphine diacetylmorphine and admixture of alkaloids Of these drugs :: 120 grains of pure drugs or 8
ouncesofthesedrugsin11formsofadmixturesofalkaloids.

SectionXVII.UndertheIndianTelegraphAct,1885.

397.Powers of Arrest. Section 25. Any police officer may arrest without a warrant any one who,
intending (a) to prevent or obstruct the transmission or conveyance or delivery of any message, or
(b)tointerceptoracquainthimselfwiththecontentsofanymessage,or(c)tocommitmischief,damages
removes, tampers with or touches any battery machinery, telegraph line, post or other thing whatever
beingpartof,orusedinoraboutanytelegraphorintheworkingthereof.Note:Exceptincaseofactual
damage to Government property committed or attempted before their eyes, the police should not
ordinarily take cognizance of an offence under the Telegraph Act except on the complaint of some
responsibletelegraphofficeofthenatureandpositionofanyaccidenttothetelegraphlinewithanyoffice
whichanycometotheirknowledge.

398:Section26:Anypoliceofficermayarrestwithoutawarrantanytelegraphofficerorotherperson,
not being a telegraph officer, but having official duties connected with any office which is used as a
telegraphoffice,who:
(a)Willfullysecrets,makesawaywith,oralterswithoutamessagewhichhehasreceivedfortransmission
ordelivery,or(b)Willfullyandotherwisethaninobediencetoandorderofthecentralgovernmentorofa
stategovernment,orofaofficerspeciallyauthorizedbythecentralorastategovernmentmaketheorder
omits to transmit, or intercepts or detains, any message or any part thereof, or otherwise than in
pursuanceofhisofficialdutyorinobediencetothedirectionofacompetentcourt,disclosesthecontents
or any part of the contents of any message, to any person not entitled to receive the same, or (c) :
divulges the purport of any telegraphic signal to any person not entitled to become acquainted with the
same.

399:Section27:Anypoliceofficermayarrestwithoutawarrantanytelegraphofficerwhotransmitsby
telegraphanymessageonwhichthechargeprescribedbycentralGovernmentorbyanypersonlicensed
under this Act has not been paid intending threading thereby to defraud central government or such
person.

400:Section29:Anypoliceofficermayarrestwithoutawarrantanypersonwhotransmitsorcausesto
betransmittedbytelegraphamessagewhichheknowstobefalseorfabricated.

SectionXVIIA: Under the Indian Press Emergency Power Act. XXIII of 1931 as amended by
CriminalLawAmendmentAct1935.

400:Ato400F.Omitted.

SectionXVIII:UndertheMadhyaParadesMunicipalitiesAct.1961.

401:ReadtheMadhyaParadesMunicipalitiesAct,1961.

SectionXIX:UndertheHackneyCarriagesAct,1879.

402:PowerundertheAct.:UndertheHackneyCarriagesActallmunicipalitieshavePowertofarms
rules for the conduct of such carriages in the limits of their municipalities. Some of the more important
rulesframedbytheNagpurMunicipalitywithwhichthePolicehastodealarereproducedbelow.Mostother
municipalitieshave framed rules under this Act on similar lines. The Superintendent of police should see
thatacopyoftherulesframedbydifferentmunicipalitiesinhisdistrictissuppliedtotheStationOfficerof
theplace.

(1)Nohackneycarriage(tongas,baghis,reignsetc.)shallbelettohireexceptunderalicensegranted
bythemunicipality.

(2)Nopersonshalldriveahackneycarriagewithoutalicense.

(3)Toaconspicuouspartofthecarriagewillbefixedametalplatebearingthenumberofthecarriage.

(4)Everycarriagewillhavetwolampsproperlyfixed,oneoneachside.

(5)Allcarriagesshallstopandwaitforhireatstandsappointedbythecommittee.

(6)Alldriverswillweartheirbadgesconspicuouslywhileactuallyplyingforhire.

(7)Themunicipalityforeachtypeofcarriagewillfixthemaximumnumberofpassengersattheweightof
luggagecarried.

(8)Noownerofalicensedhackneycarriageshallallowitbedrivenbyanunlicenseddriver.

(9)Alicenseddrivershallnot:(i) Keephiscarriage in a stand unless preparedtotakepassengers.(ii)

(a)Plyforhireinaconditionofintoxication(b)Useabusiveorinsultinggesturesorlanguageduringas
engagement for hire(c)Obstruct other drivers in taking up or setting down passengers(d) Wrongfully
prevent another driver from letting his carriage for hire(e)Demand more than proper amount of fare
(f)refusetoadmitthenumberofpassengersandweightorluggageprescribedorcarrymorethanthe
numberandweightallowed(g)refusetocarryoutanengagement(h)carryacorpseofaperson
who died from a contagious or infectious disease (i) illtreat an animal or drive a sick or infirm
animal(j)refusewithoutreasonablecausetolethiscarriageonhire(k)loiterinpublicplacesforhireor
importuneanypersontohirehiscarriage.

10.AuthorityAlllicenseddriverswillkeeptotheleftoftheroad

SectionXXTheIndianRailwaysAct,1890

403. Section 131 empowers any police officer to arrest without a warrant any of the following persons:
(1)Section100anyrailwayservantwhoisinaStateofintoxicationwhileinduty(2)Section101any
railwayservantwhowhenondutyendangerthesafetyofanyperson(a)bydisobeyinganygeneralrule,
madesanctionedpublishedandnotifiedunderthisAct,or(b)bydisobeyinganyruleororderwhichisnot
inconsistentwithanysuchgeneralruleandwhichsuchservantwasboundbythetermsofhisemployment
toobey,andofwhichhehadnotice,or(c)byanyrashorngligentactoromission(3)Sectuib119any
male person who, knowing a carriage, compartment, room or otherplace to be reserved by a railway
administrationfortheexclusiveuseoffemales,enterstheplacewithoutlawfulexcuse,orhavingenteredit
remains therein after having been desired by any railway servant to leave it (4) Section 120 any
personwhoinanyrailwaycarriageoruponanypartofarailway(a)isinastateofintoxication,or(b)
commitsanynuisanceoractofindecencyorusesobsceneorabusivelanguage,or(c)willfullyandwithout
lawfulexcuseinterfereswiththecomfortofanypassengersorextinguishesanylamp(5)Section121
anypersonwhowillfullyobstructsorimpedesanyrailwayservantinthedischargeofhisduty.(6)Section
126.anypersonwhounlawfully(a)putsorthrowsuponoracrossanyrailwayanywoodstoneorother
matter or thing or (b)takes up, removes, loosens or displaces any rail, sleeper or other matter or thing
belongingtoanyrailwayor(c)turnsmovesunlocksordivertsanypointsorothermachinerybelongingto
anyrailwayor(d)makesorshowsorhidesorremovesanysignalorlightuponorneartoanyrailwayor
(e)doesorcausestobedoneorattemptstodonayotheractorthinginrelationtoanyrailwaywithintent
or with knowledge that he is likely to endanger the safety of any person traveling or being upon the
railway(7)Section127anypersonwhounlawfullythrowsocausestofallor strike ay against into or
uponanyrollingstockformingpartyofatrainanywoodstoneorothermatterorthingwithintentorwith
knowledge that he is likely to endanger the safety of any person being in or upon rolling stock or in or
upon any other rolling stock forming part of the same train (8) Section 128 any person who by any
unlawfulactorbyanywillfulomissionorneglect,endangersorcausestobeendangeredtheobstructsor
causes to be obstructed or attempts to obstruct any safety of any person traveling or being upon any
railway,orrollingstockuponanyrailway(9)Section129anypersonwhorashly or negligently does
any act or omits to do what he is legally bound to do, and the act or omission is likely to endanger the
safetyofanypersontravelingorbeinguponarailwayNote.NotwithstandingSections82and83ofthe
IndianPenalCode,anyactcommittedbyaminorunder12yearsofagewhichfallsunderSections126to
129,inclusiveconstitutesanoffence{Section130(1)}.(10)Section132apoliceofficermayalsoarrest
without a warrant any person who commits an offence under the Act other than one specified in the
foregoingregulationorwhorefusestopayanysumlegallydemandedofhimifthereisreasontothinkthat
hewillabscondorifherefusestogivehisnameandaddressorgivesanameandaddresswhichthereis
reasontobelieveto be false. If he subsequently givers bail or reveals his correct name andaddressand
executes a bond (without sureties) for his appearance before magistrate when required he must be
released. Otherwise he should be sent as soon as possible before a magistrate. Section XXA. The
MadhyaPradeshTobaccoAct,1939(cameintoforceon1stOctober1939)

403ADefinitionSection2(i)tobaccoincludesbidi,cigarettesandcigarstheleafstalksandstemof
thetobaccoplantandanypreparationormixtureoftobacco.

Note The Central Provinces and Berar Tobacco Act, 1939 extends to the Mahakoshal Region only.
LicensetodealersSection3Nopersonshalldealintobaccoexceptunderalicensegrantedorrenewed
undersection4theCollectororsuchofficerasmaybeauthorizedinthatbehalfbytheStateGovernment
on payment of fees.Exception A retail dealer in a village with a recorded population of 2,000 orless
andahawkercanwithoutlicensedealintobaccoandagrowercanwithoutlicensedealintobaccoanda
growercanwithoutlicenseselltobacco(otherthanbides,cigarettes,cigarsandapreparationormixtureof
tobacco) grown by him. Note Persons who are specially exempted by the Collector can also dealin
tobaccowithoutlicense.ToarrestandsearchunderawarrantSection9APoliceOfficermay,undera
warrant from a Collector or a magistrate not below th rank of a 2nd class magistrate or other officer
empoweredinthisbehalfbytheStategovernmentarrestanypersoncommittinganoffenceunderthisAct
and ma search by day or night any building vessel vehicle or a place believed to be used for selling for
exposingorforkeepingforsaletobaccoincontraventionofthisAct.Powersofentrysearchseizureand
detention Section 10 A police officer empowered under Section 9 may enter and search the places
mentionedaboveusedforkeepingorconcealingtobaccoinrespectofwhichanoffencepunishableunder
thisActiscommittedandseizesuchtobaccooranyotherarticlebelievedtobeusedinthecommissionof
such offence and detain and arrest any person believed to be guilty of an offence under this Act.
Punishment for breach of Section 3 or condition of license Section 13 Any person contravening the
provisions of Section 3 or a licensee committing the breach of any conditions of the license shall be
punishable with a fine extending to five hundred rupees.[ M.P. Govt. Police Deptt. Memo No .2666 IV,
dated3.2.41]SectionXXITheMadhyaPradeshProhibitionAct,1938

404. (1) the objects of the Madhya Pradesh Prohibition Act of 1938 are to prohibit except for certain
specific purposes the production manufacture possession export import transport purchase sale and
consumptionofliqurintheMadhyaPradesh.ItextendstothewholeoftheMadhyaPradeshandisinforce
inthoselocalareasintheStateasarenotifiedfromtimetotimebytheStateGovernment.(2)Whilethe
Actisinforceinanylocalarea,theMadhyaPradeshExciseActof1915asamendedandsofarasitrelates
to liquor shall cease to be in such area. (3) Under Section 29, the State Government may exempt any
specifiedliquororarticlecontainingliquorfromtheobservanceofalloranyoftheprovisionsoftheActon
thegroundthatsuchliquorarticleisrequiredforamedicinalscientificindustrialorsuchlikepurposeand
mayexemptanypersonorclassofpersonsfromalloranyprovisionsoftheAct.(4)UnderSection30,31
and32theStateGovernmenttheprohibitionCommissionerortheCollectororanyofficerempoweredby
theProhibitionCommissionerinthisbehalfmayissuelicensestoanypersonorinrespectofanyinstitution
forthemanufactureexportimporttransportsaleorpossessionofanyliquororarticlecontainingliquorfor
thetappingoftreesforsweettoddyforconsumptionthereofwithoutfermentationorforthemanufacture
of jaggery therefore and for the possession transport or sale of such toddy. (5) The following offences
beingallthosepunishableunderChapterIIIoftheActarecognizable:Section6 The import, export,
transport,possession,manufactureorsaleofliquorthetappingofanytodayproducingtreeordrawingof
todayfromanytreetheworkingoforconstructionofanydistilleryorbrewerytheusingorkeepingofany
materials for the purpose of manufacturing liquor or tapping toddy and the bottling consumption or
purchaseofanyliquor.Section7Thealterationorattemptatalterationofanydenaturedspiritwiththe
intentionthatsuchspiritbeusedforhumanconsumptionorthepossessionofsuchalteredspiritwiththe
knowledgethatithasbeensoaltered.Section8Theagreementbytwoormorepersonstocommitor
abetthecommissionofanoffenceunderSection6or7ortoevadetheprovisionsoftheAct.Section9
Theopeningkeepingorusingofanyplaceasacommondrinkinghouseorthemanagementorcontrolor
assistance in conducting the business of any such common drinking house. Section 10 Being found
drunkordrinkinginacommondrinkinghouseorbeingfoundthereforthepurposeofdrinking.Section
11Permitting any place of which the person concerned is the owner or occupier or over which he has
anycontroltobeusedforthecommissionbyanyotherpersonofanyoffencepunishableunderSection6,7
or9.

Section12Permittingonthepartofanychemistapothecaryorkeeperofadispensaryanypersonto
consumeonhisbusinesspremisesanyliquorwhichhasnotbeenmedicatedaccordingtotheprescription
ofamedicalpractioner.

Section 13 Assaulting or obstructing any officer or person exercising powers under the Act or any
informantorotherpersonhelpinganyofficerorotherpersonwhileexercisingpowersundertheAct.
Section14ThelayingoffalseandmaliciousinformationtoanypersonexercisingpowersundertheAct
,leadingtoasearch,seizure,detentionorarrest.

Section 15. Any wilful act or omission in contravention of any rule or notification under the Act not
otherwiseprovidedforintheAct.

Section 16. Unlawful release or abetment of the escape of any person arrested under the Act, or
abetmentofanyoffenceundertheAct,orpersonexercisingpowersundertheActorbyanyotherofficer
oftheStateGovernmentorofalocalbody.

Section17. Vexatious search of any building or person, vexatious seizure of any property . Vexatious
arrestthelayingoffalseinformationleadingtoasearchseizureorarrestorthemaliciousexceedingofhis
lawfulpowersbyanyofficerorpersonexercisingpowersundertheAct.

Section18Vexatiousdelayinforwardingtoaprohibitionofficerorofficerinchargeofthenearestpolice
stationanypersonarrestedoranyarticleseizedundertheAct.

Section 23 Commission attempt at commission or abetment of commission of any act making up an

offence under the Act which is committed in any area to which the Act has been applied whether such
commissionattemptorabetmenttakesplacewithinoroutsidetheareatowhichtheActhasbeenapplied
(6)UnderGazetteNotificationNo929961VIII,datedthe9thAugust 138, the following Police Officers
are authorized to exercise the powers mentioned against each:Powers of search, seizure and arrest (i)
S.P.,A.S.P,D.S.P,InspectorSIs.AndHCsUnderSection36(i)(a),todemandtheproductionofa
license or permit granted under the Act from the holder of such license or permit or any person in the
employofsuchholderoractingonhisbehalf.(ii)S.P.,A.S.P.,andD.S.P.UnderSection38,toissuea
warrant for the search for any liquor materials still utensil implement or apparatus in respect of which
thereexistsreasontobelieveaftersuchenquiryasisthoughtnecessarythatanoffencepunishableunder
ChapterIIIoftheActhasbeencommitted.(iii)SP.,ASP.,DSP.,InspectorandS.Is.UnderSection39to
admitpersonsarrestedundertheActtobail.(iv)SP.,ASP.,DSP.,InspectorandS.Is.UnderSection41
toenterandinspectatanytimeofthedayornightanyplaceinwhichitisreasonablysuspectedthatany
persondrawstoddyorcarriesonthemanufactureoranyotherliquororstoresanyliquorcontrarytothe
provisionsoftheAct.(7)section40empowersanypoliceofficernotbelowtherankofHeadConstableor
anyofficerinchargeofapolicestation,ifhehasreasontobelievethatanyoffenceinrespectofliquor
punishableunderChapterIIIoftheActhasbeencommittedandthatthedelayoccasionedbyobtaininga
search warrant under Section 38 will prevent the execution thereof, after recording the grounds of his
belief, to enter and search any place, at any time of the day or night, and seize anything found therein
which he has reason to believe to be liable to confiscation under the Act, and to detain, search and, if
consideredproper,arrestanypersonsfoundinsuchplacewhomhehasreasontobelievetobeguiltyof
anyoffenceundertheAct.Anypersonsoarrestedshallbeadmittedtobail,ifsufficientbailbeforthcoming
.(8)Section 42 empowers any police officer authorized to make any entry under section 40 or 41 or
entrustedwiththeexecutionofawarrantissuedundersection38,tobreakopenanyouterorinnerdoor
orwindowandtoremoveanyotherobstacletohisentryintoanysuchplace,ifentrycannototherwisebe
effected.(9)Section43empowersanypoliceofficertoseize,inanyopenorpublicplace,orintransit,any
liquor or other article which he has reason to believe to be liable to confiscation under the Act, and any
document or other article which he has reason to believe may furnish evidence of the commission of an
offencepunishableunderChapterIIItodetainandsearchanyperson,vessel,vehicle,animal,packageor
coveringinoronwhichhehascausetosuspectthatanyliquororotherarticleliabletoconfiscationunder
theAct.Iskeptorconcealed.(10)Section44empowersanypoliceofficertoarrestanypersonaccusedor
reasonablysuspected of committing an offence under the Act when such person, on demand, refuses to
give his name and address or who gives a name and address which the officer concerned has reason to
believe to be false, in order that his name and address may be ascertained. (11)Conduct of arrests and
searchesUndersection46,allarrestsandsearchesshallbemadeinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthe
Criminal Procedure Code, 1898, land under Section 67, save as otherwise expressly provided in the Act,
nothing contained therein shall affect the operation of the Criminal procedure Code, 1898.(12)Under
section 47, officials of all departments of the State government and of all local bodies shall assist any
policeofficerincarryingouttheprovisionsoftheAct.(13)Undersection48,everyofficialemployedbythe
stateGovernmentbyanylocalbodyorbytheCourtofwards,everyvillageheadman.Villageaccountant
and village watchman and every member of an anti drink committer shall give immediate information at
thenearestpolicestationortoaprohibitionofficer,ofallbreachesofanyoftheprovisionsoftheActwhich
maycometohisknowledge.(14)Undersection19,wheneveranytappingfortoddyormanufactureof
liquorisdoneonanylandincontraventionoftheAct,landowneroroccupierofsuchlandandanyagentof
suchowneroroccupiershallgivenoticeofthefacttoamagistrateprohibitionofficerortoapoliceofficer
oranofficeroftheRevenueDepartmentimmediatelythefactcomestotheirnotice.(15)UnderSection50,
when any person is arrested by an officer other than a police officer in charge of a station house or a
prohibitionofficernotempoweredtoreleaseonbail,thepersonarrestinghimshallforwardhimforthwith
tothepoliceofficerinchargeoflapolicestationortothenearestprohibitionofficerwhoisempoweredto
releaseonbail,withareportofthecircumstancesunderwhichthearrestwasmade.Onanysuchperson
beingsobroughtbeforeapoliceofficersuchofficershalleitheradmithimtobailorholdhimincustody,
andthereafter,holdsuchenquiryashemaythinknecessaryandthenforwardhimiscustodyto,oradmit
tobailtoappearbefore,themagistratehavingjurisdictiontotrythecase.(16)WitnessesSummoningand
examiningofUndersection56,anypoliceofficerholdinganenquiryinthemannerspecifiedinsection50
may summon any person to appear before him to give evidence on such enquiry or to produce any
document relevant thereto which may be in his possession or under his control, provided that no such
personshallbesummonedifthejourneytobemadeforcomplyingwiththesummonsexceed10milesby
road or 50 miles by rail, or such other limits as may be prescribed. (17)Under section l58, persons so
summonedshall attend as required and shall answer all questions relating to the enquiry put to them ,
landsuchanswersshallbereducedtowritingandsignedbytheofficerconcerned.Undersection 59, lit
shall be lawful for a police officer, instead of summoning to appear before him any person who from
sicknessorotherinfirmitymaybeunablesotodo,orwhombyreasonofrankorsexitmaynotbeproper
tosummon,toproceedtotheresidenceofsuchpersonandthererequirehimanswerquestionsrelatingto
theenquiry.Undersection60,anypoliceofficer,afterrecordinghisreasonsinwritingmaysummonany
persontoappearbeforehimwhomhehasgoodreasontosuspectofhavingcommittedanoffenceunder
the Act.(18)Prosecution of casesProcedure in connection with Under section 62, when a police officer
forwardsincustodyapersonaccusedofanoffenceundertheActtothemagistratehavingjurisdictionto
try the case or admits any such person to bail to appear before such magistrate, such officer shall also
forward to the magistrate a report setting forth the name of the accused person and the nature of the
offence with which he is charged and the names of the persons who appear to be acquainted with the
circumstances of the case, and shall send to such magistrate any article which it may be necessary to
produce before him. In such an event, the police officer shall exercise all the powers conferred by the
Criminal procedure code, 1898, on an officer in charge of a police station in respect of causing the
appearancebeforesuchmagistrateofpersonsacquaintedwiththefactsandcircumstancesofthecase,as
heconsidersitnecessarythatthemagistrateshallexamineaswitnessesfortheprosecutionofthecase.
(section63)(19)Undersection64,apersonaccusedorsuspected of having committed an offence under
the Act shall not be detained in custody for a period longer than twentyfour hours without special
authority.(20)UnderSection65,allofficersinchargeofpolicestationshalltakechargeofandkeepinsafe
custody,pending the orders of a magistrate or prohibition officer, all articles seized under the Act which
maybedeliveredtothem.(21)Undersection71,noactionshalllieagainstanypoliceofficerfordamages
inanycivilCourtforanyactbonafidedoneororderedtobedoneinperformanceoftheAct,andunder
Section72nocourtshalltakecognizanceofanoffencecommittedorallegedtohavebeencommittedby
any police officer in regard to anything done under the Act. Until the sanction of the Collector having
jurisdictionhasbeenobtained.(22)PardontoaccusedpersonsTenderofUndersection74,whenevertwo
or more persons are prosecuted for and offence under the Act, the District Magistrate, SubDivisional
Magistrateor any First Class Magistrate may, for reasons to be recorded by him, tender to any accused
person a pardon on condition of his making a full and true disclosure of all facts connected with the
offence.SectionXXII.MinorActs.
1{404A.Theforwardcontracts(Regulation)Act,1952(No.74of1952).ObjectoftheActistoprovide
fortheregulationofcertainmattersrelatingtoforwardcontracts,theprohibitionofoptioningoodsandfor
mattersconnected therewith. The Act excludesfromitspurviewactionableclaims,money and securities,
videclause(d)ofsection2andprohibitsoptioningoodsandprovidesforpunishmentforcontraventionof
the provision in respect thereof, vide sections 19 and 20 (c) . Other offences under the Act are also
punishable under sections 20 and 21. It extends to the whole of India including the State of jammu and
Kashmir,videsection1(2).Section23makesthefollowingoffencescognizablenamely:(a)anoffence
fallingundersubclause(ii)ofclause(a0ofsection20insofarasitrelatestofailuretocomplywithany
requisitionmadeundersubsection(3)ofsection8:(b)anoffencefallingunderclause(d)ofsection20
(c)an offence falling under clause (e0 of Section 20 other than a contravention of the provisions of sub
section(3)aorsubsection(4)ofsection15(d)anoffencefallingundersection24Section24provides
that no court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class shall take
cognizanceofanyoffencepunishableundertheAct,section22Aprovides.(1)anyMetropolitanMagistrate
or a Magistrate of first class may by warrant authorize any police officer not below the rank of sub
Inspector to enter upon and search any place where books of account or other documents relating to
forwardcontractsoroptioningoodsenteredintoincontraventionoftheprovisionsoftheActmaybeor
maybereasonablysuspectedtobeandsuchpoliceofficermayseizeanysuchbookordocuments,ifinhis
opinion, it relates to any such forward contract or option in goods, (2) the provisions of the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1974 shall so far as may be apply to any search or seizure made under subsection
(1)astheyapplytoanysearchorseizuremadeundertheauthorityofawarrantissuedundersection94of
thesaidcode.]

PARTIII(FUNCTIONS,POWERSANDDUTIES)

CHAPTERIII(MISCELLANEOUSDUTIESIMPOSEDBYEXECUTIVEORDERS)

SectionI.AidtotheSick,DestituteandTravelers.

405.SickanddestitutepersonsItisthedutyofthepolicetorenderallpossibleassistancetoanyperson
found in any public place incapable, though illness or otherwise, of taking care of himself. Sick and
incapable persons having no friends to look after them and destitute persons found dying of disease or
starvation,shouldbetakentothenearestdispensary.Ifadmittanceshouldberefused,thepoliceshould
adoptsuchtreatmentasispossibleinthecircumstancesandreportthematteratoncetothecollectorfor
orders. Destitute sick Europeans should be forwarded to a Government hospital, In the case of sick and
incapablepersonsfoundtravelingbyrailway,itisthedutyofthedistrictandrailwaypolicetocooperate
incarryingouttheinstructionscontainedinthisregulation.

406.Destitutetravelersorstrangerswhodieinhospitalinseralsorbythewaysidewillbeburiedbythe
police,billsforthecostbeingandsenttotheCollector.

407.Itisthedutyofthepolicetoaffordeverypossibleprotectiontoallgoodsandbaggageintransport,
toshowcivilitytotravelersandaffordthemeverypossibleassistance.

SectionIIcattledisease.

408.(a)thedutyofreportingtheoutbreakofcattlediseasestotheVeterinaryauthoritiesrestswiththe
kotwar.Theonlycaseinwhichanoutbreakwillbereportedtothepoliceiswhenthekotwarisunableto
gethisreportwrittenbythemukaddampatwariorotherliteratevillagerwhensuchreportisreceivedata
stationhouseitshouldbesentthroughpostorbyhandthroughthekotwarwithoutdelaytothenearest
Veterinary Assistant. (b) Rules have been issued requiring officers of the Veterinary Department to
conduct postmortem examinations of the carcasses of animals that are suspected to have died of
poisoningormaliciousinjury.TheVeterinaryAssistantshouldgotothespotwherethecarcassiswithin5
milesofhisheadquartersotherwisethecarcassshouldbebroughttotheveterinaryAssistant.Allarticles
found in the mouth genitals or rectum should be placed in packages and sealed pending examination by
theVeterinaryOfficer.

SectionIIIPensioners.

409.CausalitiesandchargesofaddressAregisterofpensionersofthecivilorthepostandTelegraph
departments is maintained at each police station the information for the entry in this register being
furnished by the Treasury Officer and the Postmaster concerned. All causalities or changes of residence
amongthesepensionersmustbepromptlyreportedthroughtheSuperintendentofPolicetotheTreasury
OfficerorthePostmasterconcerned.

SectionIVEpidemics.

410.(a)AllofficersinchargeofpolicestationshouldreportatoncedirecttotheCivilSurgeonandtothe
medicalsubordinateofthenearestdispensary and should record in their generaldiaries,theoutbreakof
anyepidemic, such as cholera. Plague or smallpox, within their in districts which have no separate Civil
Surgeonsandinindependentsubdivisionsthereportofoutbreaksofsuchdiseasesshouldbemadebythe
Police station officers to the Assistant Surgeons in charge of main hospitals at those places and to the
Medical Officers of the nearest dispensaries. The former will submit copies of such reports to their Civil
Surgeons. They must note the date and the place of the first appearance of the disease the number of
persons attacked and the number of cases that have proved fatal as far as they can ascertain them and
anypeculiarcircumstanceswhichmayhavecausedorcontributedtocausetheoutbreak.Thesubsequent
courseoftheepidemicshouldbereportedpunctuallyeachdaybothdirecttotheCivilSurgeonandinthe
general diary to the Superintendent. All orders issued to the police by the Civil Surgeon should be sent
through the Superintendent except in cases of emergency when copies should be sent to him. (b) All
deaths from the following diseases shall be reported to the Civil Surgeon the same day : Cerebrospinal
Meningitis, Chickenpox, Diphtheria, Dysentery, Influenza, Leprosy, Measles, Pneumonia epidemic,
Relapsingfever,typhoidorEntericfever,Typhusfever,Tuberculosisoflungs,YellowfeverandMumps.

411.Duringonepidemicofplaguethepolicewillarrangetovisitdesertedvillagesandorganizedplague
campswithaviewtopreventingcrime.Wherethisispossibleornecessarytheywillarrangeforaplaceof
storage preferably the malkhana, in which house holders, who leaving their houses can place their
valuablesenclosedinsealedboxes.ThepolicewillguardtheMalkhanabutwillnotbeheldresponsiblefor
thecontentsoftheboxes.Theymustnotbeemployedinanyotherdutiesinconnectionwithplague.Itwill
alsobethedutyoftheStationOfficertoarrangewiththenearestmedicalauthorityfortheinoculationof
himselfhisstaffandtheirfamilies.

412.Thefollowinginstructionsregulatetheactionofthepoliceindealingwithanoutbreakofcholera:(i)
Assoonascholerabreaksoutintownorvillagethestationofficerwillsubmitatonceafirstcasereport
to the assistant medical officer at the nearest dispensary and also to the Civil Surgeon. The report must
state:(a)thedateofthefirstattackthename,caste,sex,andageofthesufferer,andwhetherhewas
residentoratraveler(b)ifthesuffererwasrecentarrivalthedateofhisarrivaltheplacefromwhichhe
cameandroutebywhichhetraveled(c)ifhewasaresident,whetherhehadheldcommunicationwith
pilgrimsorothertravelers,orhadrecentlybeentoanyinfectedlocality(d)thesanitaryconditionofthe
village and the sources quantity and quality of the water supply. (ii) A daily report must thereafter be
submittedtotheCivilSurgeonshowingtheprogressofthediseaseandmentioninganyrelevantmatters
such as the arrival of vaccinators with medicines the disinfections of wells, etc. (iii) In order to keep the
Superintendent of Police properly informed of the occurrence and progress of the epidemic the station
officer must note in his Roznamcha the date and place of he first occurrence of cholera the number of
persons attacked and the number of fatal cases. He must also note as far as possible the cause of the
outbreakandmuststatewhatactionhehastakentocopewithit.Thesubsequentprogressofthedisease
mustbereportedeachdayintheRoznamcha.(iv)Allmalguzarsintheneighborhoodshouldbewarnedat
oncethatcholerahasoccurredinsuchandsuchlocality,andthattheyshouldkeeptheirvillagecleanand
be on the lookout for the advent of infected persons. (v) As soon as news of an outbreak arrives, a
constable will be sent to the village with a supply of permanganate of potash and with the aid of the
mukaddams will disinfect the wells, tanks and all other places from which water may be taken. The
villagersshouldbewarnedagainstdrinkingwaterfromanysourcenotdisinfected and advised to boil all
water used for drinking. The station officer is responsible that the constable carries out his order in this
respect. A very efficacious method of isolating the disease is to disinfect the water supply of all villages
which border on the one infected. To disinfect wells with permanganate, two buckets (A and B) are
required,Bbeingfittedwitharopeaslongasthedepthofthewell.Thepermanganateshouldbeputinto
thebucketAWatershouldbedrawnfromthewellwithbucket'B'andpouredintobucket'A'afterstirring
thepotashshouldbeallowedtosettleinthebucket.Thetopportionofthesolutionshouldbepouredinto
thewell.This process should be continued until the potash is dissolved. When bucket A is thus implied,
watershouldbedrawnfromthewellandifitscolourislightpinkthewellhasbeenproperlydisinfected.
Onetoeightouncesofpotashaccordingtothequantityandconditionofwaterinthewellwillberequired
foreachwell.Disinfectionsofwellshouldberepeatedweeklyaslongastheepidemiclasts.(vi)(a)Each
Police station and outpost will keep as a reserve the following quantities of disinfectants and medicine
which well be obtained from the Zila panchayat through the Civil Surgeon. (1) Disinfectants 10 lbs.
Permanganateofpotashfortheimmediatedisaffectionofwatersupplies.Thestockinhandshouldnever
beallowedtofallbelowaminimumof2lbs.andshouldbereplenishedbeforereachingthisfigure.(2)A5
gallondrumofSaponifiedCresolforthe disinfections of vomited matter stools etc, (1 part cersol to 40
partwater)andforthedisinfectionsofwalls,floors,clothesandfurniture,whichareinfectedbyvomited
matter, etc. (1 part cresol to 60 parts water). This can be purchased from the Medical Store Depot,
Madras.Medicine2lbs.Ofpomp'sEssentialoilin8ozbottles.Whenthisstockfallstoone8ozbottleit
should be replenished. On receipt of a report of cholera in a village the station officer will issue to the
personmakingthereport4ozs.Ofthemixturetogetherwithonedozenleaflets containing directions for
use.Inthiswaydrugshouldbeimmediatelyavailableforthetreatmentofinfectedpersonsandcontacts.
Doses of Tombs Essential oil mixture should be administered as follows:For attacks (Curative) One
teaspoonful in little water every half hour. Total average dose 810 teaspoonfuls. For contacts
(Preventive)Oneteaspoonfulinwateronceortwicewhileriskofinfectionexists.(b)Forremoteareas
where medical help is not easily obtained the station officer gashti head constable and literate constable
shouldwheneverpossiblevisittheaffectedvillagesatfrequentintervalstogivemedicinetothosepersons
sufferingfromcholera.(vii) A common source of infection is theweeklymarket where vegetables and
overripefruitsaresold.Thestationofficershouldtakestepstowarnallpersonsfrequentingsuchmarkets
ofthedangerofinfection.Atthesametimeheshouldencourageallsuchpersonstoprotectthemselvesby
resortingtoinoculation.(viii) As soon as it is apparent that a circle is threatened with an outbreak of
cholera, it will be the duty of the station officer to arrange with the nearest medical authority for the
inoculationofhimselfhisstaffandtheirfamilies.

413.Inordertopreventthespreadofcholeraitisoftheutmostimportancethattheaboveinstructions
shouldbecarriedoutpromptlyandfullyandserousnoticeshouldbetakenofanyfailuretodoso.Station
officersareresponsiblethatvillagewatchmenreportallcasesespeciallyfirstcasesassoonastheyoccur.

SectionV.fairs.

414. fairs Arrangements At. The police at fairs should maintain a careful watch that the sanitary
arrangements are fully carried out and should forbid the performance of the officers of nature in or near
thefairatanyplacenotsetasideforsuchpurpose.TheyshouldreporttotheMedicalOfficerofthefairthe
appearanceofsicknessinanypartofthefairandshouldcauseallpersonssickofcholerasmallpoxorany
otherseriousdiseasetobecarriesatoncetothehospitalsetapartforsuchcases.

415.Thepeopleastheyarriveatafairmustbemadetoencampinorderlyarrangementonthevacant
space between the roadways laid out on the side of the fair. No one should be allowed to encamp on
roadways.

416.Baniasandsweetmeatsellersshopsshouldbeestablishedineverydivisionformedbythemain
roads in sufficient numbers to furnish a supply of food for the division. These shops should be located
immediatelyatthesidesofthemainroadsbutnotontheroads.

417.FairsOrdersregarding.ANaibTahsildarorotherofficialdeputedbytheDistrictMagistratewill
beinchargeofconservancyandotherarrangementsatthefair,anditisthedutyofthepolicetoassist
thisofficialineverywaypossible.

SectionVIfires.

418.Atfires,thefollowingorderswillbeobserved:(i)Ontheoccurrenceoffirethepoliceorderedto
thesceneshouldbemarchedthitherinabodyandshouldnotgoindividually.(ii)Acertainproportionof
themenavailablewillbepostedtokeeporderinthecrowdandtheremainderwillbetoldoffasafatigue
partytoassistinextinguishingthefire.(iii)Theseniorpoliceofficeronthespotwillselectaplacewhere
allproperty rescued from the flames should be deposited and he will make proper arrangements for the
protectionofpropertysorescuedandtopreventanypersonbuttheownerofsuchpropertyfromremoving
it.NotethemenofthefatiguepartymentionedinRule(ii)shouldwearnouniformbutapagri.

SectionVIANaturalDisasters.

418. A. Whenever natural disasters like flood and earthquake are reported or otherwise come to the
knowledge of the police it shall be the duty of the police to reach the affected area and to render all
possible help for rescue relief work police should cooperate with other departments of the State and
CentralGovernmentinaffordingsuccorstotheafflictedone.

SectionVIIMissingpersons.

419. Missing persons Search for Every report of a person being missing from a village shall be
enteredinthegeneraldiaryandenquiredintobythestationofficerorAssistantSubInspectororahead
constable. The circumstances connected with the disappearance must be carefully elicited and if a
reasonablesuspicionexiststhatacognizableoffencehasbeencommitteditshouldberegisteredatonce.
Whenever a child is reported as missing enquiries must be continued until the child so found or its
disappearance is accounted for. In checking gangs of Sadhus,Bairagis, Iranis, or other tribes known to
kidnapchildrencarefulenquiriesshouldbemadewithaviewtoascertainingthatthechildrenfoundwith
themembersofthegangbelongtothem.Itisnotthedutyofthepolicetoassistinsearchingforrunaway
wivesorincompellingthereturnofanyadultpersonwhohaslefthishomeorvillagevoluntarily.

SectionVIII.Seizureanddisposalofunclaimedorsuspectedproperty

420.Suspiciousandunclaimedproperty.UnderSection25ofthePoliceActitisthedutyofevery
police officer to take charge of all unclaimed property and to furnish an inventory thereof to the District
Magistrate.Theseprovisionsdonotsanctioninterferencewherepropertyisunderlockandkey.Thepolice
must on no account comply with requests to force the locks of houses which have been left locked by
departedtenants.

421.Thepolicemayalsotakepossessionofpropertyunderthefollowingcircumstances:

(a)Whenitissuspectedto be stolen property or is found under circumstances which create suspicionof

thecommissionofanoffence(Sections54,98,523and550,CriminalProcedureCode)(b)Whenitisseized
as liable to confiscation or forfeiture under the Gambling, Excise ,Opium, Forest, Arms, Explosives,
Dangerous Drugs, Madhya Pradesh Opium Smoking, the Matches Excise Duty Act, the madhya Pradesh
GameActtheMadhyaPradeshwildAnimalsandBirdsProtectionAct,IndianPressEmergencyPowersAct.
1935SugarExciseDutyActtheIndianSeaCustomsActorunderSection99a,CriminalProcedureCode.
(c)Whenitisfounduponsearchinganarrestedperson(Section51,CriminalProcedureCode)(d)Whenit
forms part of the articles in evidence in a case and has to be forwarded to the magistrate (Section 170,
Criminal Procedure Code) (e) When it consists of false weights measures or instruments for weighing
(Section153,CriminalProcedureCode)

422.Searches: No seizure of property suspected to be stolen should be made except when there are
definite grounds for believing that the property must have been dishonestly come by. To raise a
presumptionofguilt,asrecent.InsearchingahouseforstolenpropertytherequirementsofSections103
and 165 of the Criminal Procedure Code must be complied with. The search must be conducted in the
presenceoftworespectablewitnessesofthelocality,whomthepoliceareauthorizedtosummonforthe
purpose and who are bound to attend. Before searching a house the investigating office must record in
writing the grounds for his belief that stolen property will be found inthehouseandspecifyingasfaras
possiblethethingforwhichsearchisbeingmade.Itisirregulartosearchasuspectshousemerelyinthe
hopethatstolenpropertymaybefoundinitandtocarryofanythingfoundinthehousethoughitisnot
the property wanted in the hope that some of this property may be identified in other cases. Briefly a
housemustonlybesearchedondefiniteandnotanvaguesuspicion.

423.Seized Property Disposal of In dealing with all property of which they possession the police
shallbeguidedbythefollowingrules:(a)Theseizureshallbeforthwithreportedtoamagistrate(Section
523,CriminalProcedureCode)this will be done by sending the magistrate the second foil of the seizure
memo. (b) An abstract list of the property with a record of the circumstances under which possession
thereofwastakenshallbeenteredinthegeneraldiary.(c)Adetailedlistofpropertywiththenumberand
dateoftheentryinthegeneraldiarytheplaceoffindingandthenameandresidenceoftheperson(ifany
) from whose possession it was taken shall be recorded in the Register of Property Seized. (d) Property
(otherthaneachandcattle)takenpossessionofbythepoliceshallifpossiblebelabelednumberedand
markedwiththedateofseizureandthenameofthepersonwithwhomitwasfound.Caseseizedwillbe
enteredinthecashbookandshowninthcashbalance.(e)Onacasebeingsentupfortrialallproperty
seizedbythepoliceinconnectionwithinincludingtheaccusedpersonalpropertyseizedundersection51,
CriminalProcedureCode,ifthecaseisnonbailablewillbesenttothecourt.Alistofsuchpropertywill
beenteredinthechargesheet.(f)Articlesofvalueandcashreceivedinconnectionwithacriminalcase
beforethecourtswill,ifreceivedatatimewhenthecourtisnotsittingorbeforethedatefixedforhearing
belockedinaboxanddepositedinthenazirsmalkhana.Thereceiptofthenazirwillbetakenforabox
saidtocontainvaluablepropertysimilarlyontheboxbeingremovedfromthemalkhanathenazirwill
take a receipt for it. (g) Unless the magistrate otherwise directs property of every description connected
withacaseundertrialwillremaininthecustodyofthenazirduringthedurationofthetrialanduntilthe
magistratedisposesitofbyanorderunderSection517CriminalProcedureCode.(h)Propertyseizedby
the police on suspicion under section 550 Criminal Procedure Code but not forwarded to a court under
Section 170 Criminal Procedure Code as well as unclaimed (including interstate ) property seized under
Section 25 of the Police Act, must be disposed of without unnecessary delay. A copy of the Roznamcha
entryrelatingtotheseizureandalistofthepropertyseizedwillbesenttotheSubDivisionalMagistrate
withanendorsement asking for orders regarding disposal. In the case of in testate property, the special
formprescribed(FormC)willbeusedandsubmittedtotheDistrictJudgethroughtheDistrictMagistrate
for orders. Except as provided by Section 170, Criminal Procedure Code, the police has no power to
dispose of property seized without the orders of a magistrate. (i) Property seized on suspicion under
Section 550,2 Criminal Procedure Code, and not forwarded to a court, under Section 170m Criminal
ProcedureCode,willordinarilybereturnedtothepersonfromwhosepossessionitwasseizedIf,however,
such person is unable to show that the property was legally acquired by him, it is open to the District
Magistrate,SubDivisionalMagistrateorMagistrateofthefirstclassspeciallyempowered,toorderthatthe
property shall be at the disposal of Government or sold (Section 524,3 Criminal Procedure Code). If
propertyseizedissubjecttospeedyornaturaldecay,oriswhomtheseizureisreported,thesaleofthe
property would be for the benefit of the owner, the magistrate is empowered by Section 525,4 Criminal
ProcedureCode,toorderthesaleofthepropertyonthespot.Thisshouldbeborneinmindanddefinite
recommendationsoftheexerciseofthesepowersmadeinsuitablecases.(j)Bulkypropertyandlivestock
shouldordinarilypendingtheordersofamagistratebeleftattheplacewhereitwasfoundinthechargeof
some landowner or other respectable person willing to undertake the responsibility of its custody and its
productionwhenrequiredbyacourt.Ifnootherarrangementispossiblecattlewillbekepiforsafecustody
in the nearest pound. The pound charges should be defrayed in the first instance from the permanent
advance,andthenrecoveredfrom the District Magistrates contingencies in the same manner as dicting
expensesofprisonersexpensesofprisoners.(k)Allpropertyforwardedfromapolicestationtoatahsil
headquarters or another police station must be accompanied by (i) an invoice in duplicate and (ii) a
memorandumshowingthecircumstancesinwhichthepropertywasseized.Gold,silverorpreciousstones
willbesentinasealedpacketaftertheyhavebeenweighedinthepresenceoftworespectablewitnessed
and the weight noted in the Roznamcha. The receiving officer will check it by the invoice and endorse a
receiptononecopywhichwillbereturnedtothedispatchingofficer.Inthecaseofvaluablepropertysent
toatahsil,thereceiptshallbesignedbytheTahsildarortheNaibtahsildar.

424. In testate Propertyseizure of The following special rules govern the seizure of in testate
property:Whenapersondiesintestate,leavingmovablepropertytowhichthereisnoknownclaimant,
the police will taken charge of the property under section 25 of the police Act, and will send a report in
FormCtotheDistrictMagistrate,whowilltransmitittotheDistrictJudgeforordersregardingthedisposal
oftheproperty.Thepolicewillnotinterfereincasesinwhichthereisaclaimantwhoisprimafaciealegal
heir,orinwhichtheclaimisdisputedbytwoormorepersons,Incasesinwhichtheclaimoftheheiris
doubtful,andthereisariskofafraudulentclaims,orofmisappropriationoftheintestateproperty,the
matterwillbereportedtotheDistrictMagistrate,theinformationrequiredbyFormCbeingcommunicated.
NofurtheractionwillbetakenbythepolicependingtheordersoftheDistrictJudge.

SectionIX.Strayedcattle.

425. Lost Cattle Report of In the absence of an order passed by the District Magistrate, with the
sanctionoftheStateGovernment,undersection45(f)1ofthecriminalprocedurecodevillageofficersare
notboundbylawtoreportthedisappearanceofcattletothepolice,unlessthereisreasontobelievethat
the disappearance was due to theft. At the same time not only have the police peculiar facilities for
discovering and restoring lost cattle, but the various details of time and circumstances attending their
disappearancemayfurnishvaluablecluesastotheoperationsofcattlethieves,anditisthereforetothe
mutualadvantageofbothpartiesthatvillageofficersandprivatepersonsshouldbeencouragedtoinform
thepoliceofalllossesofcattle,underwhatevercircumstancestheymayoccur.

426 Verificationof Reports . Every report of the staying ofcattle should be entered in the General
DiaryandintheRegisterofStrayedCattle.AsubInspectororAssistantSubInspectororHeadConstable
should visit the scene of the alleged strayel as soon as possible after report and his enquiries should be
mainlydirectedtoascertainingwhetherornotthecaseisoneoftheft.Ifthereareclearindications that
the case is not one of strayel, a theft will be registered and regular investigation under taken. The
registering of a few refusal to offences which did not occur injures nobody, while a refusal to register
offences except on conclusive proof of their occurrence means a long start for the cattle theft. List of
unclaimed cattle received from pound keepers should be carefully scrutinized and compared with the
entriesinthestrayelRegister.

SectionXVitalStatistics.

427.BirthsanddeathsReportofItisthedutyofthevillagewatchmentoreportallbirthsanddeaths
occurring within their villages at the police station to which they make their periodical reports. On the
occurrenceofabirththepatelwillmaketheusualentryintheappropriatecolumnofthebirthregister.
butwillleaveaspaceunderitinwhichthechild'snamewillbeenteredafterthenamingceremonytake
place. Report or kotwari books for village watchman (of one uniform pattern) should be obtained and
issuedfreetopatels.
428.Inmunicipaltownstheinhabitantsareboundbythemunicipalbyelawstoreportbirthsanddeaths
tothepolice.Failuretodososhouldbereportedtothecollector,butthedutyoftakinglegalactionagainst
defaulterslieswiththemunicipalauthorities.

429.V.S.Returns.(1)Theofficerinchargeofeach police station must enter village by village, each

birthordeathreportedtohiminaregistersuppliedforthepurpose,andmustsendtotheCivilSurgeon's
office,onthedatesandfortheperiodsspecifiedbelow,acopyofthetotalsoffigures,recorded:onthe
thirdoftheeachmonth,fortheperiodinterveningbetweenthe22ndandlastdayoftheprecedingmonth:
on the 10th of each month, for the week ending on the 7th of the currentmonth on the 17th of each
month, for the week ending on the 14th. on the 24th of each month for the week ending on the 21st.
[MadhyaPradeshGovernmentPoliceDepartment,NotificationNo.56664758IV,datedthe13thOctober,
1950].Notes.(1)Thetotalsmustbemadeoftheentriesuptotheeveningofthelastdayoftheweek.
(2)Assoonasakowaribookiscompleted,itshouldbepagedandacertificateofthenumberofpages
containedinthebookendorsedonthefirstpagebythestationofficer.Thebookshouldthenbesenttothe
tahsilofficeforrecord.(3)Correctionsoferrors,ifanyinthepoliceRegisterscanonlybemadeonthe
authorityoftheDistrictMagistrate.M.P.Govt.PoliceDeptt.,MemoNo.775828IV,dated28438].

429A Omissions and corrections when discovered by the Checking Officers (Revenue, Medical, Public
Health, police and Vaccination Staff) should be entered in the kotwar's books from which they will be
copiedperiodicallyintothepoliceregister.Thestationofficershouldsubmiteverymonthastatementof
correctionsandadditionssomadetotheCivilSurgeonofthedistrict,whointurn,shouldforwardthesame
to the Director of Public Health through the Collector, in the prescribed form. [M.P. Govt. Police Deptt.
Endt.No2077IV,dated11139]

430.V.S.Registers.Station writers, who record the vital statistics and submit the weekly returndraw
allowancesasunder:(a)Intownsof5,000inhabitantsormore,Rs.2permensum.(b)Inchargeofa
ruralcircleof75populatedvillagesormore,Rs.2permensum.(c)Insmallertownsorruralcircles,Re.
1 per men sum. (d) If a station house includes two rural ranges for which separate returns of vital
statistics are submitted, two allowances can be given.(e) Ifa station house circle includes both a rural
circleandatownwhichcountsasatownorurbancircle(i.e.,forwhichaseparatereturnofvitalstatistics
issubmitted),thentheallowancewillbeRs.2fortheurbancircleandRe.iorRs.2,asthecasemaybe
fortheruralcircle.The fact that a village containing 5,000 people is included in the rural circledoesnot
entitlethestationwritertotwoallowances.

PARTIII(FUNCTIONS,POWERSANDDUTIES)

CHAPTERIV(MaintenanceofOrderandPublicSafety)

SectionI.ConductofthePoliceonduty.

431.Conductionbeatduty.Nopolicemenhasanyrighttointerferewith, or even accost any individual

whoisnotbreakingthelawinhispresenceorisnotchargebeforehimwithhavingbrokenthelaw,orin
regardtowhomhehasnotreasonablegroundsforbelievingthathehasbrokenorisabouttobreakthe
law. A police officer, therefore can very rarely have any business to interfere with peaceful inhabitants
passingtoandforinthestreetorinapublicroadatanyhourofthedayornight.Heisrequiredtousehis
eyes and his ears, but should not lay hands on or restrain any one without legal justification.When on
beat duty in a town, he should not lounge or gossip with idlers but should preserve silence and give his
wholeattentiontohisduty.

SectionII.Preservationofthepeace.
432.b Breaches of peace prevention of The duty of preventing breaches of the peace is more
important than the punishment of rioters. When therefore , a breach of the peace is apprehended,
applicationshouldbemadetoamagistratetobindoverunderSection107,CriminalProcedureCode,such
persons as are likely to commit a breach of the peace. Should the dispute concern land, water or the
boundariesthereof,thepolicehavepowertorequesttheMagistratetoinstituteproceedingsunderSection
145,CriminalProcedureCodeGreatcircumspectionshouldbeusedbeforerequestingamagistratetopass
an order under Section 144, criminal Procedure Code, directing the general public or an individual to
abstainfromacertainactwhichisnormallyregardedasacivilright.Theemergencypowersconferredby
thissectionshouldonlybeinvokedwhenabsolutelynecessarytopreventabreachofthepeace,andonly
forsuchperiodasisnecessary.

433.SpecialPoliceOfficers.(a)section17ofthePoliceAct,1861,providesforobtainingtheaidofthe
residents in the even of a disturbance of the peace or reasonable apprehension thereof in a locality. The
sectionenablesthepolicetosecurethecompulsoryappointmentofspecialpoliceofficers,butpoliceofficer
shouldalwaysendeavortoobtainvoluntaryenrolmentbeforeresortismadetocompulsion.Thepersonsto
be appointed should include as many persons of standing as possible , whose authority is likely to
respected by the mass of population. separate applications should be made under sub rule (b) for those
who have volunteered and for those to whom compulsion is to be applied but in other respects the
procedurewillbethesameforbothclasses.Intheapplicationfortheappointmentofvolunteersspecial
mentionshouldbemadeofthefacttheyarevolunteers.(b)Asapplication,fortheappointmentofspecial
police officers under section 17 of the Police Act may be made by a police officer not below the rank of
Inspector,andtothenearestmagistrate,andshallcontainallthenecessaryparticulars,principally,(i)
the period for which the special police officers are required (ii) the limits within which they are to be
employed(iii)wherenodisturbanceofpeacehasoccurred,thegroundsforapprehendingadisturbanceof
thepeace,etc.,and(iv)thereasonswhythepoliceforceordinarilyemployedisnotconsideredsufficient.
Anordershouldbeobtainedfrom,themagistrateinproperformforwhichthefollowingsamplewillserve
as a guide : ''whereas an application has been made to me by the .......................................... to
appoint the persons noted in the margin (who have voluntary offered themselves for appointment)". to
months. act as special police officers for ............................... within the weeks. limit of the
.....................................stationhouse(s),andwhereasIamsatisfieduponthegroundsstatedinthe
application that a disturbance of the peace may reasonably be apprehended within those limits is not
sufficient for the preservation of the peace therein, and there being no cause to the contrary , I hereby
appoint the aforesaid persons , being residents of the neighborhood , to act months. as special police
officers for a period of .................................weeks. from the date of this order within the limits of the
...................station house(s)''.The officer making the application shall cause a copy of the order to be
delivered to each persons appointed. (c) The persons so appointed should , as a rule , be employed on
stafforsupervisingduties,andgivenrelativelyhigherrankthanothersoflower
To be deleted when the person has not volunteered. status . They
shouldnothavementalorunreasonabledutiesassignedtothem.(d)Theobjectofsecuringappointment
of special police officers is not to single out individuals for humiliation. but to gain the assistance of the
public themselves is suppressing disorder. The appointment of ring leaders of contending factions or
supposed instigators of the disorder , should therefore , be applied for only if it appears that the
responsibility thus placed on them will cause them to restrain their followers. (e) The duties of special
policeofficersshouldordinarilybeconfirmedtothecheckandpreventionofdisorderandthecollectionof
evidence,andtheyshouldbeemployedinthemannerbestsuitedforexerciseoftheirpersonalinfluence.
Theyshouldnotbeemployedoutsidethedisturbedareaoritsimmediateneighbourhood,andshouldnot
be subjected to drill or fatigue duties , though they may reasonably be employed in guarding prisoners
underarrest.Itmustbeborninmindthattheobjectofsecuringappointmentofmembersofthepublicas
specialpoliceofficersistoobtaintheirassistanceandnottopunishthem.(f)Therequirementsinrespect
of discipline should be light. Any conditions of the office which might be regarded as offensive and
unnecessarily irksome should not be insisted on. Physical drill , for instance would in most cases be
inappropriate,andthesalutingofpettyofficersunnecessary:whileparadesorattendanceatthepolice
station , when necessary , should be so regulated as not to cause greater hardship than necessary. (g)
Thepoliceofficerwhoappliesfortheappointmentofspecialpoliceofficersshould make arrangements to
supplythemwithsomedistinctivebadge,suchasanarmlet,andsuitablebadgesofrankwhenconferred.
Theyshouldnotberequiredtowearuniform.

434. Religious Preachers.Preachers of any creed are entitled to protection from the police while
following their peaceful avocations. so long as no obstruction to traffic is caused , the police are not to
interferewith them or their hearers. when a disturbance is apprehended , it is the duty of the police to
desire those likely to become riotous to move on, and to mark and, if necessary apprehended the
promotersofanybreachofthepeace.

435. Disputes over land. Officers of police are frequently asked by private individuals or by bodies of
villagers to interfere , or to be present , in order to prevent a breach of the peace at sowing or harvest
time. Matters of this kind need great circumspection , and sooner or later require the intervention of a
revenueormagisterialofficer.Policeofficersshouldthereforebecarefulthatamagistrateshalltakethe
cognizanceofthematter(undersection145criminalprocedurecode,orotherwise)beforetheymovein
suchacase.Thedangerfromdelayisrarelysoimminentthattheapplicantcannotquiteaseasilyapplyto
theTahsildarorthecollectorastothepolice.Emergenciesmust,ofcourse,bedealtwithbythepolice.

SectionIIILawfulAssembliesandprocessions.

436. Routes of Processions Under section 30 of the police Act, 1861, the superintendent and his
Assistantshavepower(a)todirecttheconductofallassembliesandprocessionsinthepublicroadsorin
the public streets or thoroughfares, (b) to prescribe the routes by which, and the times at which such
processions shall pass and (c) to regulate the extent to which music may be used in the streets on the
occasion of festivals and ceremonies They may also , be general or special notice ,require persons
conveningorpromotingprecessionstoapplyforalicense,wheninthejudgmentoftheDistrictMagistrate
or Sub divisional Magistrate , such assemblies or processions , if uncontrolled , are likely to lead to a
breach of the peace. the police have no authority to regulate the use of music in private houses or
enclosures.

437.Listof Processions. The power undersection 30, police Act , will be exercised in consultation
with the District Magistrate , In order to enable the Superintendent to acquaint himself with police
arrangements made for the conduct of processions , a list will be maintained in every city or important
town, showing (1) the number of annual or periodical public religious processions with the name of
promotersororganizers,(2)thetraditionalrouteofeachprocessionandthecustominregardtomusic,
and(3)policearrangementsmadeinregardtoeachprocession.

438.Musicbeforeplacesofworship.Theuseofmusicinthepublicstreetsbyprocessionsisoftena
fruitfulsourceofcommunaltroubleandthequestionfrequentlyariseswhethermusicshouldberestricted
while processions are passing places of public worship. In dealing with this question,the following broad
principlesshouldbeobserved:(i) Citizens have a civil right to conduct a procession with its appropriate
observancesthroughpublicstreetssothattheydonotinterferewiththeordinaryuseofsuchstreetsby
the public and subject to such directions as the magistrates may lawfully give to prevent obstructions of
thethroughfareorbreachesofthepublicpeace.Itfollows from this that no restriction on the use of a
streetorthoroughfareforaprocessioncanarisefromtheexistencebesidesitofanyplaceofworship(ii)
agreements curtailing such a right have no force as in most cases they have been executed by self
constituted leaders or leaders chosen by officials who could not legally represent their respective
community or bind their future generations. (iii) any individual , party or community , asserting the
existenceofarightorcustominvolvingalimitationoftheaforesaidcivilrightmustestablishthevalidityof
suchaclaiminacivilcourt(iv)ifadecisionasstatedin(iii)abovehasbeenobtainedbyanindividual,
party or community , it is the duty of the executive to act in furtherance of the decision (v) in the
absence of any such decision as aforesaid , the executive must act in a manner which will be in
furtheranceofthecivilrightstatedin(i)above(vi)instructions(iv)and(v)donot,however,takeaway
therightofthemagistratesorthePolicetopasseitherundertheCodeofCriminalProcedureorunderthe
PoliceActsuchtemporaryordersasthecircumstancesmayrequireforthemaintenanceoflawandorder
butthesepowersshouldbeexercisedinderogationofthecivilrightonlywhenpeacecannototherwisebe
maintained. [Police department No. 3075 1283 IV, dated the 2nd June ,1952] Section IV. Unlawful
AssembliesandRiots.

439.Unlawfulassembliesdispersalof.UnderSection127and128oftheCodeofCriminalProcedure,
anofficerin charge of a police stationmaycommandany unlawful assembly to dispose, and if any such
assembly does not disperse, or conducts itself in such a manner as to show a determination not to
disperse, may proceed to disperse as such assembly by force. Police officers superior in rank to station
officers can exercise these powers, under Section 551 of the said Code and all police officers, acting in
goodfaith under the powers conferred by Sections 127 and 128 of the Code of Criminal Procedure , are
protectedfrompenalconsequencesbySection132ofthesaidcode.

440.Force use and amount of . It is impossible to lay down detailed orders for the dispersal of
unlawful assemblies as the circumstances of different cases may very within the widest limits. One
assemblymaybemerelytechnicallyunlawfulandwithtactandpatiencemaybedispersedwithouttheuse
offorce,whileanothermayarmedwithdangerousweaponsorsoviolentastodemandtheuseofinstant
force. The police officer in charge must decide what steps are appropriate in each particular case, giving
theallowancetotheprinciples(i)Forcemustnotbeusedunlessitisabsolutelynecessary.(ii)Nomore
than the minimum amount of force may be used.(iii) The use of force must cease the moment the
assemblyshowssignsofdispersing.Iftheuseofforceisinevitable,theofficerinchargemustdecidehow
theassemblymaybedispersed.Ifhecandosobymeansofcanes,batons,orlathis,heshouldactaslaid
downinRegulation441.Ifhiscompelledtohaveresorttofirearms,heshouldfollowtheinstructionsgiven
inRegulations442and443.

441. Dispersal by means of canes, batons or lathis. If an unlawful assembly is to be dispersedby

meansofcanes,batonsorlathisthepoliceforcewillbedisposedinextendedorderinaccordancewiththe
sizeanddemeanoroftheassembly,soastocovereffectivelythenecessaryspaceandallowthefreeuse
ofitsweapons.Asmanyranksaspossiblewillbeformedtoprovidesufficientsupportindepth.Instreets
theflankmenshouldbeclosetothebuildingsoneachside,sothatmembersofthecrowdmaynotbeleft
in the rear of the police after an advance has been made Jabbing with the lathi (bayonet fashion) is
preferable to hitting with it, being effective and less likely to cause fatal injuries. the closer a crowd is
pressedthelessareitsmembersabletoofferresistance.Inopenspacesaflankattackmaybe found
expedient.

442.Dispersalwithfirearms.2[Ifitfoundimpossibletodispersetheriotersbytheuseofcanesand
lathisarmedpolicewillbeusedtorestoreorders.Thearmedsquadwillbearmedwith303Riflesandball
ammunition arrangement must be made to have a reserve supply of ammunition available on the spot.
When armed Police are detailed, the party should be accompanied by the District magistrate specially
selected by him]. (a) Before firing is actually commenced a Magistrate, supported by a file with fixed
bayonets.shallproceedtowithinspeakingdistanceofthemobandorderittodisperseshouldtheorder
be disobeyed, the Magistrate shall distinctly warn the assembly or the mob that firing will beresortedto
andwillbeeffective.Shouldthemobstillrefusetodisperse,theMagistratewillfallbackonthemainpolice
party.

(b)

(c) Firing must cease the instant it is no longer necessary. The Magistrate will direct the police officer in
chargetoceasefireassoonasthemobshowstheslightestindinationofretiringordispersing.

NoteI.ShouldaMagistrateforanyunavoidablereasonnotbepresentthedutiesoftheMagistratewill
devolveontheseniorpoliceofficerpresent.
 Note2.BeforetheMagistrateadvancestowarnthemob,thewholesquadwillbeorderedtoloadand
keeptheirriflesatsafe.

Note3.Nopoliceofficerisempoweredtodisperseanunlawfulassemblyunlessheranksasanofficer
inchargeofapolicestation.

[M.MemoP.Govt.PoliceDeptt.MemoNo.188172IV,andEndt.No189172IV,dated62
40]

443.PoliceOfficerdutiesofThedutiesandresponsibilitiesofthepoliceofficerinchargeofthepolice
party are given below: (a)Disposition of force: The police officer in command is responsible for the
dispositionoftheforce.Everyprecautionshallbetakenthatanarmedforceisnotbroughtsoclosetoa
large and dangerous mob as to risk its being either overwhelmed by numbers or being forced to inflict
heavycausalities.FiringshallnotbecommencedunlessorderedbytheMagistrateandshallbecarriedout
from a distance sufficient to obviate the risk of being rushed and to enable effective fire control to be
maintained.Bayonetsshallfixediftheofficerincommandconsidersthathisforceislikelytoberushed.If
menhavetobepostedtofacedifferentdirections,theyshouldbesofacedindifferentrankswithsufficient
space between the ranks to allow the officer in command to move between the lines to exercise fire
control.(b)FireControl:Forpurpose of fire control the police force shall be told off into sections ofnot
morethan10men,eachsectionbeingunderaresponsibleofficer.Theactualordertofirewillbegivenby
the officer in command. Firing may be either by special individuals or by sections. Firing must not
commenceuntilitisabsolutelynecessary,butwhenusedmustbeeffective.Asfaraspossiblefireshallbe
directedagainsttheringleadersormoreviolentmembers,orportionsoftheassembly,andcaremustbe
taken to see that spectators or other persons separate from the mob are not injured. At the first
indicationsthatthemobisretiringordispersing,theofficerincommandafterconsultingtheMagistrate,if
present shall be give the order to cease fire. (c) The use of blank ammunition is absolutely prohibited.
Firingovertheheadsofthemobmerelyresultsininnocentpeoplebehindthemobinjuredandmustnever
beresortedto.Note:TheMagistrateshallnotinterferewiththedispositionofthepoliceforce,orfetterthe
discretionoftheseniorpoliceofficerpresentinregardtofirecontrol.

444.ActiononconclusionofRiotWhenanunlawfulassemblyhasbeendispersed,firstaidshouldbe
renderedbythepoliceandarrangementsmadetoremovethedeadandwoundedtothehospital.Asupply
offielddressingsandfewstretchersshouldbekeptinheadquarterstobesentoutwhenevernecessary.If
an unlawful assembly has been fired upon the Magistrate, if any is present, and the senior police officer
shall draw up a report indicating the circumstances which rendered the firing necessary, the number of
roundsfired,thenumberofkilledandwoundedandallotherrelevantfactsindetails.Acopyofthisreport
willbesubmittedbythepoliceofficer,throughtheDeputyInspectorGeneraltotheInspectorGeneral,and
bytheMagistratetotheDistrictMagistrate.

SectionVPublicmeetings.

445.PublicandPrivatemeetingsadmissiontoApublicmeetingmaybeheldinapublicplaceora
privateplace.Apublicmeetingheldinastreet,aparkorotherplacetowhichthepublichaveordinarilya
rightofaccessisonewhichthePolicehaveeveryrighttoattendandtotakesuchnotesastheydesire.But
apublicmeetingheldinprivatepremises,orinabuildingsuchasatownhallortheatre,hiredorlentfor
the occasion to the organizers of the meeting is legally a meeting in a private place. The police have no
righttoinsistonadmissiontosuchameeting,norhavingbeenadmittedhavetheyrighttotakenotesof
theproceedings,iftheconvenersofthemeetingobjecttotheirdoingso.Whereadmissionisregulatedby
ticket,complimentaryticketsshouldbeobtained,andifthesearerefused,therequisitenumbershouldbe
purchased but the possession of a ticket does not give the right to take notes, if the conveners of the
meetingobject.Thepolicehavenorightofadmissiontoprivatemeetings.

446.Speeches Reporting of When it is anticipated that the speakers at a public meeting which the
police are legally entitled to attend will use intemperate or disloyal language, which is likely to excite
feelings of disaffection towards Government or to promote enimity between classes, a magistrate will be
asked, when possible, to be present at the meeting. The police officer attending the meeting will take
careful notes of what is said, and when the speeches are intemperate or seditious, will write a detailed
reportonthespeechesmadeassoonaspossibleafterthemeetingwhilethefactsarefreshinhismemory.
Hewillalsonotethenumberandclassesofpeoplewhoattendthemeetingandtheapparenteffectofthe
speeches. This report with the original notes, will be forwarded to the Superintendent, who will either
incorporate the report in his weekly confidential diary or report it forthwith the Special Branch. Officers
attending meetings must display no irritation, even under provocation, and must make no attempt to
refutecriticismorjoininthediscussion.

SectionVIPunitivePolice.

447.Punitive police when quartered Section 15 of the Police Act, 1861, empowers the State
Governmenttoquarteradditionalpoliceinanyareawhichisconsideredtobeinadisturbedordangerous
state,orwhentheconductoftheinhabitantsofsucharearendersitexpedienttoincreasethenumberof
police.Ithasbeenheldthattheexistenceinanylocalityofaconspiracytosuppressevidenceconcerning
crimesofviolenceconstitutessufficientgroundsfortheimpositionofpunitivepolice.

448.Procedure.(a)Immediatelyontheoccurrenceofadisturbanceinvolvingthenecessityforadditional
police, steps should be taken by the District Magistrate to move the State Government without delay to
notify the proclamation required by Section 15(I) of the Police Act, 1861. In case the crisis is serious
sanctionfortheissueoftheproclamationshouldbeobtainedbywire.ToenabletheDistrictMagistrateto
cometoadecisiontheSuperintendentofPoliceshouldsendhimanimmediatereportonthesituation.In
thisreportanestimateofthestrengthoftheadditionalpolicerequiredfortheimmediatenecessitiesofthe
case should be stated. Details of the scheme need not be given at this stage.On the issue of the
proclamationbytheStateGovernment, the Inspector General is empowered under section 15(2) to post
such additional police as may be required to meet the emergency. District authorities will then draw up
detailed proposals and submit them, through the Inspector General, to the State Government. The
proposalswillshowthestrengthoftheadditionalservicerecommendedanditscostincluding(1) Salary,
(2) cost or clothing (3) contribution to pension (4) contingent expenditure, and (5) the cost of building
required.

PARTIII(FUNCTIONS,POWERSANDDUTIES)

CHAPTERV(WATCHANDWARDINTOWNS)

SectionIPatrolling.

449.PatrolSchemeASuperintendentshoulddrawupapatrolschemeforeachtowninhisdistrict.
The amount of patrolling required varies with the size of the town, and it is impossible to lay down any
hardandfastlinesonwhichtheseschemesshouldbeframed.Thefollowingprinciplesshould,however,be
observedasfaraspossible:

(i) Thetownshouldbedividedintobeats,eachcontainingfrom300to500housesonan
average. Generally speaking, the larger the town, the smaller should be the average beat
area.

(ii)Inlargetownsbeatsshouldbeaggregatedintocircleseachinchargeofaheadconstable,
whoisresponsibleforcheckingthebeatworkofhismen.
 (iii) Onanaveragetwoconstablesshouldbeallowedtoeachbeatfornightduty(10PMto6
AM)andoneconstabletotwobeatsfordaywork.Nomanshouldhavemorethanfourhours
consecutive night duty, and every man should have at least one complete night in bed
duringtheweek.

(iv) Night patrols should be provided with dark lanterns. They should be constantly on the
moveonmainroads,bywaysandlanes.Allmenoffdutyduringthenight,andhalfthemen
offdutyduringtheday,mustbepresentedatthepolicestation.

(v)Aspecialnightpatrolinchargeoftheheadconstableofthecircleshouldbesentoutevery
nightatadifferenthourtogotheroundsandseethatallpatrolsarepresentandalert.

(vi) Arrangementsshouldbemadeforthewatchingofhabitualcriminalsatnightbypatrolor
bymenspeciallydeputedforthepurpose.

450. 34 Police Act In towns in which Section 34 of the Police Act is in force a police officer may
arrestanyperson,who,inhisviewcommitsanyoftheoffencesthereinenumerated,butthispowershould
be very sparingly used, ordinarily a word of warning to the person offending will prove sufficient. If the
nameandresidenceoftheoffenderareknownandiffurtheractionisdeemednecessarytheparticularsof
the offence should be reported to the municipal or other sanitary authority concerned. Arrest should be
limited to cases in which the identity of the offender is unknown, and action is required, or in which the
abatementofthenuisanceis necessary and cannot be secured without the arrest of the offender, as for
instance,inthecaseofpersonsfoundinastreetinadrunkenandriotousstate.

Note. UnderSection320oftheMadhyaPradeshMunicipalities Act, 1961 every police officer employed

within the limits of municipality is bound to give immediate information the committee of any offence
committed against that Act or rules or bye laws there under and to assist all members, officers and
servantsofthecommitteeintheexerciseoftheirlawfulauthority.

SectionIIGeneralArrangements.

451.GeneralArrangementsintownsInlargetownsthepoliceshouldbelocatedpartlyatthepolice
station and partly in conveniently situated posts. Quarters should be provided at the police station and
postssothat,ifnecessary,menoffdutycanbesummonedquickly.Intownswhichhaveapolicestation
withnosubsidiaryposts,menfromthepolicestationshouldbeemployedinrelationfor6monthsontown
duty.

452.DistrictSuperintendentsSuperintendentsshouldissuetheirownordersastotheamountofdrill
andinstructiontobegiventoconstablesontownduty.Atleastonceaweekasmanyaspossibleofthe
townpoliceshoulddrilltogetheratthepolicestation.

453.Festivalsandassembliesintowns.Ontheoccasionofimportantreligiousfestivalsorotherassemblies,
thewholeofthetown police should be made availablefor the preservation of peace and order, controlling
processionsetc.Shoulditbenecessarytohaveapartyasareserve,itshouldbepostedatthepolicestation
itselforatsomeplacewhereitisnotindirectcontactwithcrowds.

PARTIII(FUNCTIONS,POWERSANDDUTIES)

CHAPTERVI(GUARDSANDESCORTS)

SectionIGuardsandSentries.
454.Guard of Honor Guards are of three kinds, viz. (1) Guards of Honor,. (2) Special Guards and (3)
OtherGuards. A guard of honor is a ceremonial guard provided for a distinguished personage on some
specialoccasion,suchasapublicarrivalorsomeofficialfunction.GuardsofHonorwillpaynocompliments
topersonsoflesserdegreethanthoseforwhomtheyareprovided.

455.SpecialGuardsSpecialGuardsarethoseprovidedfortheGovernorandtheMinisters.

InstructionsforspecialGuards:(a)GuardsprovidedfortheGovernor.GuardwillTurnoutandPresent
Armsto(1).TheGovernor(2).ArmedCorps.Note:(i)TheGovernorwilldecidehowmanytimesaday
the Guard will turn out to him. (ii) Armed Corps means a battery of artillery with guns, a regiment of
cavalry,orabattalionofinfantry.Guardwillturnoutwithslopedarmsto(1)Armedparties,(2)Officersin
uniform visiting the guard (for Inspection). Sentry will present arms to (1) The Governor (on occasions
when the guard does not turn out), (2) Ministers and Deputy Ministers when they pass in cars flying the
NationalFag.Sentrywillsalute(butsalute,ifattheslopebycomingtoattention,ifattheorder)(1)All
officersinuniform and other gazetted officers in mufti whom he may recognize, (2) Unarmed Military or
PoliceParties.(b)GuardsprovidedfortheChiefMinisterandtheotherMinisters.Guardswillturnoutand
sentrieswillpayallcomplimentsprescribedfortheGovernorsGuardandinadditionGuardwillturnout
andpresentarmstotheChiefMinisterortheMinisterforwhomtheguardismounted.Note:The Chief
MinisterortheMinisterforwhomtheguardismountedwill decide how many times a day the guard will
turnouttohim.Sentrywillpresentarmsto(1)TheChiefMinisterortheMinisterforwhomtheguard is
mounted(onoccasionwhentheguarddoesnotturnout.)(2)OtherMinistersandDeputyMinisterswhen
theypassincarsflyingtheNationalFlag.(c)TheaboveinstructionsapplynotonlywhentheGovernor,the
ChiefMinisterandtheotherMinistersareinresidenceinBhopal,butalsowhentheyareoutontourinthe
districtsandguardsarepostedattheirresidenceinthecircuithouse,etc.

456.OtherGuardsQuarterguardsandtreasuryguardsandthesentriesoftheseguardswillpayallthe
complimentsprescribedaboveandinadditionGuardwillTurnoutthePresentArmsonceinthedayto
(1)AnymemberoftheGovernment,(2)TheInspectorGeneralofPolice,(3)DeputyInspectorGeneralof
Police,(4) Superintendent of Police of the District, (5) Commissioner of the Division, (6) Collector of the
District.

457.General Instructions (1) Guards will pay no compliments between sounding of retreat and
reveille.

(2) When a person entitled to salute passes guards during relief, both guards will salute as they stand,
receivingthewordofcommandfromtheseniorcommander.Thesalutegivenwillbetheoneappropriate
tothepersonsaluted.

(3)Whenapersonentitledtoasalutepassinrearofaguard,thecommanderwillcausehisguardtofallin
andstandwithslopedarmsfacingthefront.

(4) All guards and relief's on the march will march to attention when passing and officer entitled to a
salute,andthecommanderwillgivethecommandEyesRightorLeft

(5)Guardswillnotturnouttoanypersonotherthanthosespecifiedintheinstructiongivenabove.Note:
On unofficial occasions, e.g. sports matches, etc, in Headquarters lines, the Quarter Guard will turn out
onlytoHisExcellencytheGovernor.

SectionIA.EscortofHighandImportantPersonages.

457A. Escort of High personages The police officer responsible for providing escort for high and
importantpersonagesshalldecideoneachoccasionthestrengthandcompositionoftheescort.Thisescort
shall accompany the high personage by rail, road or air within the State and also outside it, if no
arrangementispossibleforitsreliefbypoliceofficeroftheotherstateconcerned.

SectionIBEscortofStrategicStores.
457B.Escortsof strategic stores.The following rules shall govern the escort of strategic stores, e.g.
arms,ammunition,vitalwirelessequipmentsandcomponentpartsthereof(1)Thestrengthofescort
forstrategicstoresshallbeasspecifiedinsubrules(3),(4)and(5)eachcase.Thestrengthspecifiedisthe
minimum and it must be provided. The officer providing the escort shall in every case take into
consideration the actual circumstances and decide the strength of the escort. This will mostly depend on
thesituationintheareawithregardtopublicorderandtranquilitythroughwhichtherootlies.(2)
Whenthestrategicstoresareindentedfromarsenalorammunitiondepottheescortshallbeprovidedby
the indenting superintendent of police. He shall arrange to send the escort as soon as an intimation is
receivedthatthestoresarereadyforcollection.(3) Forconsignmentofstoressentbyrail,anescort
shall consist of one armed head constable and four armed constables. Each shall be provided with 303
riflesand20roundsofammunition.Whenthestoresarebeingcarriedinthebrakevanorawagon,andit
is not possible to accommodate the escort in the brake van or the wagon it shall travel in a carriage as
close to the brake van or wagon as possible. When the train comes to a stop, armed sentries shall be
postedoneithersideofthebrakevanorthewagonasthecasemaybe.(4) When the stores are
transported by road, an armed escort consisting of one head constable and four constables per vehicle
shall be provided. The driver of the vehicle shall also be provided with 303 rifle and 20 rounds of
ammunition.Theheadconstableinchargeoftheescortshouldsitbythesideofthedriverinchargeofthe
vehicle.Theremainingpersonneloftheescortshouldsitontheseatsbehindthedriverscabin.Whenever
thevehiclecomestoastop,twoarmedsentriesshallbepostedoneithersideofthevehicle.(5)When
the consignment of strategic stores is small and the journey is short, an armed escort of one head
constable and one constable shall be provided.(6) As it is the duty of the escort to protect the
strategicstoresincaseoffireorotheraccident,firefightingappliancesanddemolitiontoolssuchascrow
bars,fellingaxes,etc,asmaybeconsiderednecessaryandavailablelocallyshallbeissuedtotheescort.

SectionICEscortofImportantProperty.

457C. Escort valuable and important property. The following rules shall govern the escort of
valuableandimportantproperty,e.g,ballotboxes,secretandtopsecretdocuments:(1) Thestrengthof
theescortforvaluableandimportantpropertywilldependoneachoccasiononthevalueoftheproperty
and the internal situation with regard to public order and tranquility. (2)Unless the internal situation so
demands it is not necessary to provide the escort for conveyance of vital wireless equipments and
componentpartsthereof.(3)Escortshallordinarilybeprovidedbythedispatchingsuperintendentofpolice
toaccompanythepropertytoitsdestinationwithorwithoutreliefasthecircumstancesmaypermit.2.In
thePoliceRegulation483(i)Insubrule(aforthesentencebeginningwiththewordspoliceguardsand
ending with the words noted hereunder the following sentences shall be substituted namely: Police
escort traveling by rail to or from other states shall be relieved at the stations noted hereunder. If not
relievedatthesaidstationsforsomereason,theyshallcontinuetothedestinationoruntilrelieved(i)For
subrules(b)and(c),thefollowingsubrulesshallbesubstituted,namely(b)Policeescorttravelingby
railfromonestationtoanotherwithinMadhyaPradeshshalltraveltodestinationwithoutrelief.Thefares
todestinationandback,shallbepaidatthedispatchingstation.(c)Policeescorttravelingbyrailfromany
station in Madhya Pradesh to any other station outside Madhya Pradesh shall be relieved at the stations
given in sub rule (a). The tickets for escort shall be taken at the dispatching station right up to the
destinationandshallbehandedovertotherelievingescortatthestationofrelief.Thefaresforthereturn
oftheMadhyaPradeshPoliceescortfromtherelievingstationshallbepaidbytheSuperintendentofPolice
oftheoriginaldispatchingstation.

SectionIIEscortoftreasure.

458.EscortoftreasurerulesforThefollowingrulesgoverntheescortoftreasurebyrail:(1)
Thepoliceofficertakingchargeofatreasureguardtravelingbyrailwillnotseethetreasurepackedatthe
treasurybuthewillseetheboxesweighed,andsatisfyhimselfthateachboxisproperlysecuredbeforeit
istransferredtothevanandthatitisproperlyplacestherein.(2)Theguardshouldbeaccommodated
inabrakevanattachedtothetreasurevanorintheendcompartmentofthecarriagenextadjoiningthe
treasurevanandthedoorsofthecompartmentoccupiedbytheguardshouldneverbelocked.(3)The
escortofficerwillwiretothereceivingofficerthenumberofthetrain(passengerorgoods)conveyingthe
remittanceanditshourofdepartureandwillalsowireagainenrouteifanychangeinthetrainhasbeen
madeoranythinghasoccurredtodelayitsarrival.(4) Anofficerrelievingsuchaguardwillseethat
thenumbersofthewagonsagreewiththosegivenintheblankreceipttenderedforhissignaturethatthe
locksaresecuredthatthesealsareunbrokenandbearnosignofhavingbeentamperedwithandthat
thelockeddoorsofthevancannotbeopened.(5) Theofficerinchargeofsuchguardshouldbe
provided with a lantern which will burn all night and should cause a sentry to alight at every alternate
stopping place and ascertain that the locks have not been tampered with. During any long stoppage, a
guard must remain on duty by the door of the treasure wagon if there be several such wagons it will
suffice to tell off two men, who may stand, one at each end of the wagon. (6) In the case of
breakdown, separating a convey, the officer in charge should separate his party attaching himself to the
disabledportion.(7) Ondeliveringtheboxesatthetreasurytowhichtheyareaddressed, he will
obtainareceiptforbagssaidtocontaincointothevalueofRs.orfor..boxes,with
remarksandweightdetailedintheinvoicesaidtocontaincoinornotestothevalueofRs.If
any box be of short weight, or show signs of having been tampered with, it should be opened in the
presenceoftheescortofficerotherwise,heshouldbeallowedtoreturnatonce.Theformofreceipttobe
usedbyarelievingguardshouldrunthis:"Receivedchargefrom.Policeofficerofdistrict
of railway wagon No. said to contain boxes aggregating Rs. .. wagon
Nosaidtocontain..boxesaggregatingRs...(andsoon).Thewagon
were duly locked and sealed, and one key for each made over to ." Receipts number and
contentsofeachwagonshouldbedetailedincaseofabreakdown.ThereceiptsshouldbeinEnglishifthe
police officer is acquainted with that language, otherwise in the language ordinarily used by the officer.
Note:Ifthesealsonawagonarebrokenorbearsignsofbeingtemperedwithorifwagonhasnotbeen
sealeditisthedutyoftherelievingescortofficertoinsistonthewagonbeingopenedandthenumberof
boxescountedbeforehegivesareceipttotherelievedofficer.Insuchcasesthefactofthewagonhaving
beenopenedandthenumberoftheboxescountedshouldbeendorsedonthereceipt.(8)Theescort
officerwillpresentthecommandcertificateforexaminationtotheremittingtreasureorbankofficerbefore
theremittance is handed over to him. He should also present it for examination to the treasury or bank
officertakingchargeofthetreasure.Thelatterwillsatisfyhimselfthatheistakingoverthetreasurefrom
the officer named in the command certificate and will at the same time check the strength of the escort
withthatstatedinthecommandcertificate,nothinganydifferencethathemayfind.Whenalliscorrecthe
willmerelysignthecommandcertificate.(9)Wheneveranybreachoftheserulesoccurs,theofficerin
chargeoftheguardmustinsistonthetreasurevanbeingdetachedfromthetrainandshouldimmediately
telegraphthefactstotheremittingofficertohisowndepartmentalsuperiorandtotheTrafficManagerof
theRailway.(10) Whenapotdaraccompaniesaremittance,heisresponsibleduringthewholecourse
of the journey for the contents of the boxes and the police guard acts as an escort. The potdar will not
interfere in any way in the performance by escort of its legitimate duties but he must be permitted to
satisfyhimselfthatallnecessaryprecautionsarebeingtaken.Intheeventofdamageoccurringtoaboxit
isthedutyofthepotdartotakeoveranycointhatmayfalloutandtoverifythecontentsandrepackthe
boxifrepackingbecomesnecessary.Theescortofficermustnotpermitthepotdartobeinterferedwithin
theexecutionofhisduties".

459.EscortsbyrailWhentreasuretravelsbyrail,twoconstablesforeachvanwithaheadconstablein
chargeofthepartywillbeasufficientescortbutduringthetransitofthetreasuretoandfromthevan,a
guard of the strength prescribed for road escorts must be provided. The guard should be armed with
smoothbore muskets and bayonets. Note Third class free carriage on the outward and return journey
maybedemandedfromtherailwaysonthefollowingscale:Whenconsignment weigh over 54 maunds
andunder135maunds1man.Whenconsignmentsweighover135maundsandunder270maundsand
over2men.Whenconsignmentsweigh270maundsandover4men.Potdarsinchargegenerallymake
useofthisconcession(Videarticle146oftheResourceManual.)
460.When large sums of paper money are transmitted by rail from the Master, Security Printing India
(Nasik),throughtheMadhyaPradesh,aguardshouldbesuppliedofthesamestrengthasthatsuppliedby
theGovernmentofMaharashtra.

461.EscortoftreasuryThefollowingisthescaleofguardsprescribedfortheescortoftreasuryby
roadortrain:

S.I.H.C.Const.

(1)(2)(3)(4)

ForRs.10,000andabovebutnotexceeding2

Rs.20,000

ForsumsnotexceedingRs.1,00,00012

ForsumsnotexceedingRs.2,00,000114

ForsumsoverRs.2lakhs2constableinadditionforeachRs.1LakhorPartthereof.

A guard of two constables be provided to treasuries and subtreasuries for remittance of Rs. 5,000 t0
10,000 only. Note:When the amount is carried in convey of cars of Lorries guards in the above scale
shouldtraveloneachcarorlorry,andwhentheconsignmentexceedstwolakhstheSubInspectorwillbe
inchargeoftheconvey.Inavehicletravelingaloneistotakeaconsignmentofcurrencynotesinaddition
toitsloadofmetaltheescortwillconsistofaSubInspectorandoneconstableinthecaseofcar,anda
SubInspectorandtwoconstablesinthecaseoflorry].

462.Haltatnight.Allheadconstablesandconstablesescortingtreasurebyroadmustbearmedwith
smoothboremusketsandbayonets.Musketsmustbeunloaded,andbayonetsmustbefixed.Treasurein
transitwillbelodgedforthenighteitherinatahsilenclosure, or in or near a town orvillage should be
selectedforthehaltingplace.

463.Postalremittances.ontherequisitionofthepostmasterorSuborbranchpostmasterforanescort
toaccompanyapostalremittancetheofficerinchargeofthepolicepostshall,ifhecanconvenientlydoso
furnishconstabletoaccompanysuchremittance,provideditdoesnotexceedRs.700.Ifinexcessofthat
amountastrongerescortshallbeprovided.Timelyintimation must be given to the police to arrange for
theescortandtostartsufficientlyearlyinthedaytoensurearrivalatthedestinationornextpolicepostor
postofficebeforenightfall.Duringtransitthemoneyshallremaininpossessionofthepostalofficial,andat
nightshallbelodgedinthepolicepostorpostoffice.

464.Additionalprecautions.Carriagefortheconveyanceoftreasurewillbefurnishedbythetreasury
authorities. If the treasure is unusually valuable, or the roads are unsafe, the Superintendent may take
suchadditionalprecautionsasbeconsidersnecessary.

SectionIII.Escortofarrestedpersonsandconvicts(includingpolitical).

1[465. Hand cuffs when used. Hand cuffs shall be used only if they are necessary. The following
instructionsregulatetheiruse:InstructionsregardingtheuseofHandcuffs.(i)Whenaprisonerhasto
be taken a custody from a court to a jail or vice versa, the Magistrate or the jail officer should give a
direction in writing to the Commander of the escort as to whether the prisoner should or should not be
handcuffed and the escort Commander shall obey that direction, provided that if the direction is not to
handcuff the prisoner and at any time thereafter the escort Commander has reason to consider it
necessarytohandcufftheprisoner,heshoulddoso,notwithstandingsuchdirections.(2)(i)Beforegiving
such a direction in writing the Magistrate will take into due consideration the status, position and
antecedentsofthePrisonersandkeepinviewthedistancetobetraveledanthestrengthoftheescortin
viewofPR466andwillalsoconsiderwhattheescortCommanderortheseniorPoliceOfficerpresenthas
tosay.(ii)SofarastheJailofficerisconcernedheshallgivedirectionskeepinginviewthedirectionofthe
Magistrateatthetimeofgrantingremand.1.SubstitutedvideNotificationNo.19836180IIB(i)dated
6th May, 1971, published in M.P. Rajpatra Part IV (Ga) dated 271971 p. 284. (3) The escort
Commandermust,withoutfail.askforandobtainordersinwritingfromtheMagistrateortheJailofficerin
regardtohandcuffingoftheprisonerscommittedtohiscustodybeforetakingovertheprisonerfromthe
courtorJail.Anyneglectoftheseinstructionsmustbedealtwithmostseverally.(4)Incaseofprisoners
beingtakenfromtheplaceofarrestofinvestigationtothePolicestationorfromthePolicestationtothe
placeofinvestigation,courtorJail,theInvestigatingofficerortheseniormoststationofficerpresentinthe
Police Station must give in writing to the Escorts Commander or enter a report in the General Diary and
getitsignedbytheEscortCommanderastowhichofthePrisoner/prisonersaretohandcuffed.Incase
thedirectionisnottohandcuffandtheEscortCommandersubsequentlyfindsthatitisnecessarytohand
Cufftheprisoner,heshoulddoso,notwithstandingsuchdirection.(5)Noconvictorundertrialshouldbe
handcuffedtobedwhileundertreatmentinaCivilHospital,unlessheisknowntoberefractory,violent,
dangerousorfittorunaway.Insuchacasethehandcuffsshouldbefrequentlyremovedtogivereliefto
thehands.(6)Nosatyagarhiprisonershouldbehandcuffedunlessheisinvolvedinsomeseriousoffence
orattemptstoescapeoran'attemptismadetorescuehim/sethimfree.

A. List of prisoners who must be hand cuffed : (1) Every person arrested by a Police Officer or
remandedtocustodybyaMagistrateonachargeofhavingcommittedoneofthefollowingoffencesshall
behandcuffedunlessbyreasonofage,sexorinfirmityhecaneasilyandsecurelybekeptincustodywith
out handcuff : (a) Offences relating to coin, Sections 231 to 254, Indian Penal Code. (b) Murder and
culpablehomicide,Sections 302 to 304, Indian Penal Code. (c) Attempt to commit murder and culpable
homicideSections307and308,IndianPenalCode.(d)BeingaThug,Section311,IndianPenalCode.(e)
Robbery Section 392, Indian Penal Code. (f) Dacoity, Section 395, , Indian Penal Code and all sections
relatingtodacoity.(g)Anyotheroffenceagainstproperty,iftheoffenderhasbeenpreviouslyconvictedof
anyoffenceagainstpropertyorhasbeenorderedtofindsecurityforgoodbehavior(h)Personsaccusedof
anoffencepunishableunderSection148,IndianPenalCode.(2)Everyperson who has been previously
convicted of an offence against property and who is subsequently arrested under Section 55, Criminal
Procedure,Code,unlessbyreasonofage,sexorinfirmityhecanbeeasilyandsecurelybekeptincustody
without handcuffs as (a) lurking with a view to committing an offence, or (b) being with ostensible
meansofsubsistenceor(c)beingahabitualrobber,housebreaker,thieforreceiverofstolenproperty.

B.Listofprisonerswhomustnothandcuffed:(a)Nopersonshallbehandcuffedwhobyreasonof
age,sexorinfirmitycaneasilyandsecurelybekeptincustodywithouthandcuffs.(b)Nopersonarrested
by a police officer or remanded to custody by a Magistrate, on a charge of having committed a bailable
offenceshallbehandcuffed.(c)Nopersonclassifiedbythecourtduringtrialinthespecialclassandfrom
hisknownantecedents,hissocialpositionandsettledoccupationitisimprobablethathewillbeattemptto
escapeorofferviolence.(d)ApersonarrestedbyapoliceofficerorremandedtocustodybyaMagistrate,
on a charge of having committed a non bailable offence other than those enumerated in (a) above.
(e)Personsclassifiedas'A'classafterconvictionforoffencesotherthanthoseenumeratedin(a)above.
(f)No woman prisoner or a witness arrested under Section 171 Indian Penal Code shall be handcuffed.
(g) AprisonerwhoischargedonlyunderSection153AoftheIndianPenalCode.(7)LegironsLeg
irons, as well as handcuffs, shall be put on all offenders, who are believed to be desperate, either from
former convictions, or from the character of the offence for which they are arrested, and shall not be
removedaslongastheoffendersareinpolicecustody.B.Handcuffingofpersonsafterconviction.
Hand cuffing after conviction. All male persons convicted of cognizable offences, and sentenced to
imprisonmentareliabletohandcuffedbuttheseniorpoliceofficerpresentmay,athisowndiscretionand
responsibility,dispensewiththeuseofhandcuffs,inthecaseofthosepersonsdescribedinRulea(1),(2)
and (3) above Briefly, all consideration possible should be shown to all prisoners, consistent with the
responsibilityofthepolicefortheirsafecustody:Providedthatnopersonclassifiedonconvictionasan"A"
classprisonershallbehandcuffedunlessheattemptstoescape,andnopersonwhohasbeenclassifiedas
a"B"classprisonershallbehandcuffedunlesshehasbeenconvictedunderoneoftheoffencesspecifiedin
RulesA (4) and (5) above or other special reasons exist. Note. A trial Court shall in the case of a "B"
classprisonerandmayinthecaseofa"C"classprisonergivewritteninstructionstotheheadconstablein
chargeoftheescortastowhethertheprisoneristobehandcuffedornotunderthisprovision.C.Hand
cuffsofconvictsonoccasionofinterjailtransfers.Handcuffsshouldbeplacedonallmaleconvicts
beforetheyaretakenoutofthejail:HandcuffsoninterjailtransfersProvidedthatnopersonclassified
onconviction as an "A" class prisoners shall be handcuffed unless he attempts to escape and no person
classified as a "B" class prisoner shall be handcuffed unless he has been convicted under one of the
offencesspecifiedinRulesA(4)and(5)aboveorotherspecialreasonsexist.Note.Thejailauthorities
shall give written instructions to the head constable in charge of the escort as to whether a "B" class
prisoneristobehandcuffedornotundertheproviso.CaseLaw:Inthecaseofpremshankarshuklav.
Delhi Admin., AIR 1980 SC 1535: 1980 Cr LJ 930 while dealing with the subject of handcuffing of
prisoners, this Supreme Court has observed:"Welay down as necessarily implicit in Articles 14 and 19
that when there is no compulsive need to fetter a persons limbs, it is sadistic, capricious, despotic and
demoralising to humble a man by manacling him. Such arbitrary conduct surely slaps Article 14 on the
face. The minimal freedom of movement which even a detainee is entitled to under article 19(see sunil
Batra,AIR1978SC1675(supra)cannotbecutdowncruellybyapplicationofhandcuffsorotherhoops.It
willbeunreasonablesotodounlesstheStateisabletomakeoutthatnootherpracticalwayofforbidding
escape is available, the prisoner being so dangerous and desperate and the circumstances so hostile to
safekeeping.Evenincaseswhere,inextremecircumstances,handcuffshavetobeputontheprisoner,
theescortingauthoritymustrecordcontemporaneouslythereasonsfordoingso.Otherwise,underArticle
21theprocedurewillbeunfairandbadinlaw.Norwillmererecording the reasons do, asthatcanbea
mechanical process mind produced in court, must show the reasons so recorded to the presiding judge
andgethisapproval.Otherwisethereisnocontroloverpossiblearbitrarinessinapplyinghandcuffsand
fetters. The minions of the Police establishment must take good their security recipes by getting judicial
approval.Andoncethecourtdirectsthathandcuffsshallbeoff,noescortingauthoritycanoverrulejudicial
direction. This is implicit in Article 21 which insists upon fairness reasonableness and justice in the very
procedurewhichauthorisesstringentdeprivationoflifeandliberty.TheratioinManekaGandhi'scasesand
SunilBatra'scase.AIR1978SC597andAIR1978SC1675(supra)readinproperlight.leadsustothis
conclusion.Wethereforeholdthatthepetitionmustbeallowedandhand cuffs on the prisoner dropped.
WedeclarethatthePunjabPoliceManual,insofarasitputstheordinaryIndianbeneaththebetterclass
breed(paras26.21.and26.22ofChapterXXVI)isuntenableandarbitraryanddirectthatIndianhumans
shallnotbedichotomisedandthecommonrundiscriminatedagainstregardinghandcuffs.Theprovisions
inpara26.22thateveryundertrialwhoisaccusedofanonbailableoffencepunishablewithmorethan3
yearsprisontermshallberoutinelyhandcuffedisviolativeofArticles14,19and21,soalsoPara26.22(b)
and(c).Thenatureofaccusationisnotthecriterion.Theclearandpresentdangerofescapebreakingout
of the police control is the determinant. And for this there must be clear material, not glib assumption
recordofreasonsandjudicialoversightandsummaryhearinganddirectionbythecourtwherethevictim
is produced. we go further to hold that Para 26.22(1) (d), (e) and (f) also hover perilously near
unconstitutionalityunlessreaddownaswehereindirect.'Desperatecharacter'iswho?Handcuffsarenot
summary punishment vicariously imposed at police level, at once obnoxious and irreversible. Armed
escorts,worththesalt,canoverpoweranyunarmedundertrialandextraguardscanmakeupexceptional
needs.Inveryspecialsituations,wedonotruleouttheapplicationsofirons.Thesamereasoningappears
to(e)and(f).Whytorturetheprisonerbecauseotherswilldemonstrateorattempthisrescue?Theplain
law of under trial custody is thus contrary to unedifying escort practice. We remove the handcuffs from
thelawandhumanizethepolicepraxistoharmonizewiththestaticvaluesofPartIII.Thelawmust be
firm,notfoul,stern,notsadistic,strongnotcallous".

466.Escortsforprisonersbyroad.Underordinarycircumstancesthestrengthofescortforprisoners
intransitbyroadshouldbeasfollows:From1to3prisoners...2constables.From4to10prisoners...
1head constable and 4 constables. From 11to16prisoners... 1headconstable and 6 constables. From
17to24prisoners...1headconstableand8constables.From25to50prisoners...2headconstableand
12constables.andsoinproportion.LargerguardsmaybeemployedatthedirectionoftheSuperintendent
in the case of prisoners of importance or under sentence of transportation or of specially dangerous
character.

467.EscortbyMotors.Thestrengthofescortforprisonersconveyedbymotortransportshouldbeas
follows:

From1to3prisoners...2constables.

From4to6prisoners...1headconstableand2constables.

From7to10prisoners...1headconstableand3constables.Largerguardsmaybeemployedat
the direction of the Superintendent or senior officer present in the case of prisoners of a specially
dangerouscharacter.

468. Escorts how armed. Escorts of one head constable and four constable s or upwards escorting
prisonersbyroadwillarmedwithsmoothboremuskets(unloaded)andfixedbayonets.Smallerpartieswill
have batons only, unless the Superintendent, specificallyorders otherwise. When the escort consists of
morethaneightmen,halfmaybearmedwithbatons,therestwithsmoothboremuskets.Tenroundsof
ballammunitionshouldbeissuedtoeacharmedmaninanescort.

469. Securing Prisoner when traveling by road. Thefollowing rules relate to the handcuffing and
securing of prisoners traveling by road :(1)Whenprisonerswhohavebeen handcuffed under the rules
regarding the imposition of handcuffs are on the March, They should be further secured by a chain, one
endofwhichwillbefastenedtothehandcuffsontherighthandoftheprisonerandtheotherendtothe
beltoftheescortingpoliceofficer(2)Handcuffsarenevertoberemovedexceptwhentheprisonerisin
a secure place of confinement or within a building from which escape is impossible Note. If for
purposesofnatureitisnecessarytoallowonehandtobeatlibertythehandcuffonthelefthandmaybe
removed,butthepoliceofficermuststillcontinuetoholdthechainwhichisattachedtothehandcuffon
the right hand. (3) If there are more than four prisoners a light chain should be passed through the
handcuffsofeveryprisonerandbefastenedateachendbytheringstothehandcuffsoftheprisoneron
each flank (4) The keys of the handcuffs are to be kept by the senior police officer in charge of the
prisoners(5)Legirons,aswellashandcuffs,shouldbeputonalloffenderswhoareknownorbelieved
tothedesperate,eitherfromformerconvictionsorfromthecharacteroftheoffenceforwhichtheyhave
beenarrestedandshouldnotbetakenoffunderanycircumstances,solongastheyareunderchargeof
thepolice.Shouldlegironsnotbeavailable,therighthandoftheprisonermustbehandcuffedtotheleft
handofoneofthepoliceofficersoftheescort:Providedthatnopersonclassifiedonconvictionasan"A"
classprisonershallbehandcuffedunlessheattemptstoescape,andnopersonclassified"B"classprisoner
shallbehandcuffedunlesshehasbeenconvictedunderoneoftheoffencesspecifiedinRegulation465A
(4)and(5)orotherspecialreasonsexist.Note.Thejailauthoritiesshallgivewritteninstructionstothe
headconstableinchargeoftheescortastowhethera"B"classprisoneristobehandcuffedornotunder
thisproviso.

470.EscortbyRoadDutiesofofficerincharge.Theofficerincommandofescortsofprisonersbyroad
must(a)Seethatthehandcuffs,iron,etc.,oftheprisonersarewellsecuredandfitproperty(b)keep
hisprisonerstogetherinonecompactbody(c) placehis police in order, at a distance of at least five
pacesfromtheprisoners,oneachflankandintherear,beinghimselfwithhalfhisforceintherear(d)
Examine,beforestaringthebundlesandpersonsofthemenoftheguardaswellasoftheprisoners.(e)
Sotimehisdepartureastosecurearrivalatapolicestationbeforesunset,sothatnopartofthejourney
beperformedinthedark(f)Reportthearrivalofhispartyateachpolicestationenroutetothesenior
policeofficerpresent(g)Whenputtingupatapolicestationforthenight,bejointlyreasonablewiththe
forcerinchargeofthestationforthesafecustodyoftheprisonersduringthenight.

471:EscortsbyRail:Thefollowingstrengthofescortwillusuallysufficeforprisonerssentbyrail,but
Superintendents are at liberty to increase the strength of the guard upon any particular occasion, when
theythinkthatcircumstancesrequireit:
HeadConstablesConstables

Forlifeprisoners

Form1to3prisoners2

Form4to6prisoners3

Form7to10prisoners14

From11to20prisoners16

From21to30prisoners28

Forordinaryprisoners

From1to5prisoners2

From6to10prisoners3

From11to20prisoners14

From21to30prisoners16

Note:Whenanescortofmorethaneightmenisdeemednecessary,additionalheadconstablesshouldbe
allowedinproportion.

472:EscortsbyRailSpecialPrecautionsfor:Constablesescortinguptosixprisonersintransitby
rail should carry batons only. Escorts for more than six prisoners should be armed with smoothbore
muskets(unloaded)andbayonets,andtheofficerswithswords.

473:BigGangs:Inthecaseofthedeportationofalargegangoflifeprisonersbeyondthelimitsofthe
State,thereshouldbeapolicereserveinadditiontotheescort.Thisreservewillbeplacedinacarriage
adjoiningtheone,whichcontainstheprisonersandwillbearmedwithsmoothboremusketsandbayonets.

474:Sentries:Avacantspaceshouldbeleftinthecarriagebetweentheescortandtheprisoners.One
constable must always remain standing as sentry, and when the escort numbers six constables, there
shouldbetwostandingsentries.Sentriesshouldbeoutofreachoftheprisoners.

475: Handcuffing: Convicts sent by railway should always be handcuffed in pairs and (if thought
necessary) should also have legirons. When there are six prisoners or more a light chain should be run
thought the handcuffs and padlocked to the grating of the carriage. All handcuffs and legirons must be
carefullyexaminedbeforethetrainstatesandtheirefficiencybutbeyonddoubt.Undertrialprisonerswill
be secured in the same way, if under the rules they are liable to be handcuffed and the circumstances
requireit.

476:Ifitisnecessarytoallowtheprisonerstoleavethetrainforanypurpose,onemanfromtheescort
shouldbetoldofftoaccompanyeachprisoner,iffurtherassistanceisrequireditmustbedemandedfrom
therailway police. Not more than twoprisonersshouldbeallowed out of the train at one time, and only
one when the escort does not exceed three men.Note: when a party of prisoners is about to start by
train the Superintendent will inform (by telegram) the Superintendent of the district to which they are
goingofthedateandhouroftheirarrival.

477:Dangerousprisoners:Militaryprisonersandallprisonerswhoareinsane,violent,ordangerous,
are never to be dispatched by rail except in reserved compartments. Other parties of prisoners and
escorts,whenthepartyexceedsfiveunnumber,inclusiveofescortsaretobecarriedinthesamemanner.
Note:(i)AEuropeanprisonersshould,whenpracticablebeescortedbyaEuropeanpoliceofficer.Note:
(ii)Superintendents should satisfy themselves that reserved accommodation has casually been supplied
and if it has not been supplies, they should refuse to accept the charge for such accommodation in
checkingrailwaywarrants.

478: Escorts : Provision : The duty of providing escorts for prisoners transferred from one jail to
anotherdevolvesupontheSuperintendent,whowillbegivenatleastfourdays,clearnoticeofthedateon
which it is proposed to dispatch a convey of prisoners. Note: As prisoners have frequently to be
transferred from central jails to district jail for releases, the provisions of all escorts for them by the
Superintendent of the district where the central jail is situated would throw a great strain on his police
force. It has accordingly been arranged thatsuchtransfersshallbeaffectedonlyonceamonthandthat
the police escort shall be provided by the Superintendent of the district to which the prisoners is to be
transferredandnotbytheSuperintendentinwhichthecentraljailissituated.

479:Interjailtransfersofprisoners:Thefollowingrulesgovernthetransportofprisonersfromone
jailtoanotherunderpoliceescort:(i) Theprisoners,togetherwiththeirclothingandbedding
shall be carefully searched before leaving the jail in the presence of the Jailor and of the officer in
commandoftheescort,thelattershallthenreceivechargeoftheprisoners,andshallbeheldresponsible
fortheirsafecustodyuntiltheyareagainmadeovertotheJailDepartment.(ii) Beforeleaving
the jail all convicts should be handcuffed and connected together by a light hand chain. All desperate
charactersshould,inaddition,befettered,andtheSuperintendentshoulddrawtheattentionoftheofficer
commanding the escort to any prisoners who, from his antecedents or conduct in jail is considered
speciallylikelytoattempttoescape.(iii) Ajailofficialshallaccompanyeverybatchofprisoners
transferredIfthenumberofsuchprisonersexceedsten.Sufficientmoneyforroadandrailexpensesand
for the food of the prisoners should be entrusted to him, and an account of expenditure taken on his
return.Iftheconveyofprisonersnumbertenorless,thedutieswhichwouldotherwise be performed by
thejailofficialshallbeentrustedtotheofficerinchargetotheescort.(4)Thedutiesofthejailofficial
are:(a) To provide the daily rations and arrange for the cooking of the same.(b) Topreserve carefully
thenominalanddescriptiverolls,historyticketsandotherpaperssentwiththegang(c) Toreceiveand
return safely to the fail from which the gang was dispatched the clothing, bedding, irons, etc, of the
prisoners (d) To be responsible for the safe custody and safe delivery of property belonging to the
prisoners sent on transfer (e) To take receipts form the officials of the receiving jail to all prisoners
property made over by the escort (f) To use every endeavor to secure to the prisoners immunity from
sicknessorinjurybyprocuringthemshelterfromheavyrain,keepingthegaitersoffetteredprisonerswell
softenedwithoil,etc.(5)Withtheprisonersandinchargeofthejailofficialofofficerincommandofthe
escort(asthecasemaybe)shallbesent:(a) Descriptiverollsinthefromprescribed(b)Nominalrolls
with copy of judgment of sentencing court ( for prisoners sentenced to transportation) (c) A list of
Governmentclothingandpropertyi.Asealedpacketcontainingthewarrants,historyticketsand(inthe
caseofP.Rconvicts)P.R.slipsoftheprisonerscarefullybroughtuptodate.II.Acertificatebythemedical
officer of fitness for ordinary hard labor. Note: If it be found on the arrival of the prisoners as their
destinationthatthepropertyreceiveddoesnotcorrespondwiththelist,immediatenoticeshallbegivento
theSuperintendentofthedispatchingjail.(6)Particularsoftheroutetobetakenandofthehaltstobe
madeshallbeenteredinamemorandumofinstructionwhichshallbegiventotheofficerinchargeifthe
escort.Prisonersintransitshouldnotbemarchedmorethan15milesinanyoneday.(7)Aclosedlantern
under charge of the sentry shall be suspended in any place in which a gang of prisoners is confined at
night.(8) The entire responsibility for the safe custody of prisoners during transit rests upon the Police
who shall take special care and see that no irregularity occurs. No responsibility for the custody of
prisonersintransitshallbegiventoajailofficernorshallajailofficialacceptsuchresponsibility.

479 A: (i) When it is necessary to transfer prisoners from one jail to another they should be sent in
batches which should not in any nacre exceed twentyfive in number, excluding the escort. In fixing the
totalnumberattentionshouldbepaidtothesizeoftherailwaycompartmentsavailable.(ii)Limitationof
prisoners:A and B class prisoners should not be handcuffed unless there are good grounds to believe
that an attempt of escape is likely to be made, or the behaviors of the prisoners makes the use of
handcuffs necessary. (iii) Railway accommodation in hot weather: A more liberal scale of
accommodationshouldbeprovidedforprisonerstransferredinthehotwhether.Asaroughworkingrule
fromApril1sttoOctober31stthreeseatsshouldbeallowedforearthtowmembersofthepartyincluding
the escorts. (iv) Police prisoners transfers of: In the case of prisoners connected with anti
Governmentorpoliticalmovement:(a) TheDistrictMagistrateandtheSuperintendentofPoliceofthe
districtofreceiptshouldbeinformedinadvanceoftheintendedtransfer,bywireifnecessary.Onreceipt
ofintimationofatransfertheSuperintendentofPoliceconcernedshouldinformtheSuperintendentonthe
jailwithoutdelay?Whensecrecyisnecessaryintimationshouldbesentbyletteringoodtime.Codewires
may be sent but the decoding may be badly belayed if the Superintendent is absent from headquarters.
Codewiresshouldnotbesenttojails.(b) TheRailwayPoliceshouldbeinformedinvariably.(c)Asfaras
possible traveling should be done by night. (d)Secretary of destination: The designation of the
prisoners should be kept secret as far as possible. (e) Care should be taken that all unnecessary
humiliationofprisonersinavoided.(f)Carriagethoughttown:Forthejourneyfromtherailwaystation
tothejailandviceversa,theprisonersshouldbeconveyedbybus.Theobjectistokeeptheescortand
prisonersoffthestreets.

SectionIV:Reliefs

480: Escortsintimation for relief of: Every Superintendent of Police who furnishes an escort shall
givetherecleardaysnoticetotheSuperintendentwhosedutyitwillbetorelivesuchescort.Ifaletterby
postwillnotgivethreecleardaysnotice,suchintimationshallbetelegraphed.Thestrengthoftheescort
neednotbetelegraphedunlessitisabnormal.Thenoticeshallgiventhefollowingparticulars:

(a)Strengthoftheescort

(b)Thenatureoftheduty(thenumberofprisoners,amountoftreasure,etc.)

(c)Themodeoftransitandthedestination

(d)Theprobabledateandhourofarrival

(e)Thenumberofhandcuffsrequired

(f)Awarningiftheprisonersaredangerous.Itshouldbeclearlyunderstoodthatreliefsfor
interprovincialescortsmustneverberefused.

481:Escortsreliefof:Theescortshallordinarilyberelievedonthebordersofthedistrict,butwhen
the line of road on which escorts of prisoners or treasure have to travel passes through a district other
thanthedistricttowhichtheyaretravelingtheyshallberelievedattheborderoftheintermediatedistrict.
Provided(i)thatiftheroadpassesthroughtheheadquartersstationoftheintermediatedistrict,therelief
will not be made at the border but at the headquarters and (ii) that when the portion of road to be
traversedintheintermediatedistrictisinconsiderableascomparedwiththedistanceofthepointofrelief
from the headquarters of such intermediate district to which the treasure or prisoners are going without
seekingreliefbytheintermediatedistrict.

482:Whenanescortofprisonersbyroadisrelieved,andtherelievingpartyhashandcuffs,thehandcuffs
willbechangedandtakenbacktothepolicestationtowhichtheybelong.

483: Escorts (interprovincial) (a) Police guards escorting prisoners or treasure by rail to or from
otherpresidenciesorStateswillberelievedatthestationsnotedhereunder

NameoftheRemark

S.P.whowill

NameoftheNameoftheprovideguards

Sr.NameoftherelievingCIDtobeandescortat
No.RailwaylinestationinformedentryintotheState

(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)

(1)DelhiMadras(1)BinaDIGCIDMPSagar

(forUPguard)

(2)Nagpur)DIGCIDMaharashtaNagpuror

(forMPguard)Dy.S.P.

CIDNagpur

(2)MMadrasDelhi(1)Betul(forDIGCIDBetul

(ViaItarsi)MaharashtraMP

Guard)

(2)Jhansi(forDIGCIDJhansiorAIG

MPguard)UPRlys.Allahbad

(3)BombayDelhi(1)Khandwa(forDIGCIDKhandwa

MaharashtraMP

Guard)

(2)Jhansi(forDIGCIDJhansiorAIG

MPguard)UPRlys.Allahbad

(4))DelhiBombay(1)Bina(forDIGCIDSagar

ViaItarsiUPguard)MP

(2)BhusawalDIGCIDBhusawal

ForMPMaharashtraGuard

(5))BombayCal(1)Khandwa(forDIGCIDKhandwa

Cutta(ViaMaharashtraMP

Jabalpur&guard)

Allahbad)

(2)Allahbad(forDIGCID
MPguard)UPAIGRlys.

Allahbad

(6))CalcuttaBombay(1)Satna(forDIGCIDSatna

(ViaJabalpurUPguard)MP

&Allahbad)(2)BhusawalDIGCID

(ForMPMaharashtra

Guard)

(7)BombayDelhi(1)Ratlam(forDIGCIDRatlam

(ViaBarodaGujaratguard)MP

&Ratlam(2)Kotah(forDIGCIDDKotahor

MPguard)RajasthanSectionofficer

GRPKotah

(8)DelhiBombay(1)Ratlam(forDIGCIDRatlam

(ViaRatlam&RajasthanMP

Baroda)guard)

(2)Dohad(forDIGCIDGodhra

MPguard)Gujarat

(9)CalcuttaBom(1))Raigarh(forDIGCIDRaigarh

bay(ViaNagpur)Orissaguard)

(2)GondiaMPDIGCIDBhandraorDy.SP

guard)MaharashtraCIDNagpur.

(10)Bombaycalcutta(1))Drug(forDIGCIDDurg

(ViaNagpur)MaharashtraMP

guard)

(2)JharsugudaDIGCIDDSambalpur

(ForMPguardOrissa

(11)Raipur(1))KhariarRoadDIGCIDKalahandi

Vijayanagram(forMPguard)Orissa

(12)Vijayanagram(1)Khariar(forDIGCIDRaipur

RaipurOrissaguard)MP

(13)KhandwaAjmer(1))ChittorgarhDIGCIDChittorgarh

(ViaRatlam)(ForMPguard)Rajasthan

(14)AjmerKhandwa(1)NeemuchDIGCIDMandsaur

(ViaRatlam)MP

Giard)

(15)BinaKotah(1)DIGCIDKotahor

MPguard)RajasthanSectionOfficer

GRP,Kotah.

(16))Kotahbina(1)Bina(forDIGCIDSagar

RajasthanMP

Guard)

483A Officers of the Police Department under orders of transfer are not entitled to take
orderliesfromonedistricttoanother.

SectionV:Publicbuildings.

484:Public buildings: guard on: Ordinarily the police should not employed to guard any public
buildingsexcepttreasures.Apoliceguard,tobeeffective,shouldneverbeoflessstrengththanonehead
constableandthreeconstables,andbuildings,whichdonotrequireaguardofthisstrengthshouldnotbe
consideredtorequireapoliceguardatall.Suchbuildingscanbestbesafeguardedbyprovidingthemwith
stoutboltsandbars,andbyarrangingthatmenialservants,suchasmails,farrashes,orchaprasisshould
sleeponthepremises.Thedutiesofthepoliceshouldthenbeconfinedtotheissueofinstructionstobeat
constables that they shouldkeepawatchfuleyeonallsuchbuildingsintheirbeats,andtonight patrols
thattheyshouldvisitthemtheirroundsandseethatthechaukidarsareattheirplaces,andthatthedoors
andwindowsaresecurelyfastened.

485: Treasury guards: For a treasury or subtreasury which has been certified as secure by the
Executive Engineer and which has only one entrance to be guarded, a guard of one head constable and
fourconstableswillgenerallybesufficient.
486:Onnoaccountmustthantwothirdsoftheguardmoreeverbeabsentfromtheirguardforcooking
or other purposes during the day at the same time. From sunset till sunrise the whole guard must
invariably be present. Written instructions with regard to the detailed duties of the guard must be kept
postedupineachguardroom.

487: Treasury guards General orders for: The following are the rules for the guidance of
treasuryguards:

Thedutyofthepoliceguardsoveralltreasuriesistoprotectfromattackthetreasure,stampsetc,within
the treasury to maintain proper watch and ward and thus prevent the locks, doors or building being
tampered with and to see that only those persons enter the treasury and remove money who are duly
authorizedtodoso.(ii) Theheadquarterstreasurieswillonlybeopenedinthepresenceofsuch officer or
officers as may be named by the Collector or of the officer in charge of the treasury, and the names of
suchofficerswillbeaffixedtotheboardofrules.(iii)Aftertheworkofthedistrictortahsilofficehasbeen
closedfortheday,noone,savetheofficerinchargeofthetreasury,maybeadmitted into the treasury
withoutawrittenorderfromthecompetentauthority.Thepoliceguardwillbehelpresponsibleforseeing
thatthisruleiscarriedout.(iv)Beforeeithertheouterorinnerlocksofthetreasuryortreasurychestare
opened the head constable on duty will see that the locks are really shut and in the same condition as
whenlastclosedandwhenthetreasuryisagainshut,theheadconstableondutywillseethatbothinner
andouterlocksarefast.(v)From9a.m.tillsunset,thesentryorsentrieswillbearmedwiththebayonet
atothertimeswiththesmoothboremusketandsixroundsofbuckshotcartridgesonbeingrelieved,the
musket,withcartridgeswillbetransferredtotherelievingconstableSentriesaretopatroltothefullextent
oftheirbeatsatfrequentandregularintervalsduringthedayandatleastonceeverytenminutesatnight
whatevermaybethestateof the whether. No sentry is to leave his post on any pretence without being
relieved. (vi)Sentries are forbidden to hold conversation with any one whilst on duty. (vii) Sentries are
never to allow any one to pass after dark without challenging, Sentries challenging and receiving no
answeraretowarnthepasserbytostanduntiltheheadconstableondutyarrivesandshouldtheperson
challengerefusetostand,thesentryistopassthewordfortheguardtoturnout,bringinghismusketto
theready,sentriestochallenge first in English, then twice in the Hindi, before giving the alarm.(viii)A
sentry challenging on a dark night and receiving no answer is at ones to give the alarm. Sentries are
warned that by giving false alarm. Without good reason, they render themselves liable to be severely
punished.(ix)Thesentryistoreportatoncetohissuperiorofficeranyinsecurityinthetreasurybuildings
orlockswhichmayfacilitateaccesstothetreasury,etc,underhischarge.(x)Onbeingposted,thesentry
at the door of the treasury will examine the locks to see that they are secure. (xi)From 8 a.m. in hot
monthsand10a.m.inthecoldseasonuntil5p.m.and4p.m.respectively,oneoftheguardwillremain
presentintheguardroomreadyforanydutythatmayberequiredofhim.(xii)Fromsunsettilldawnthe
wholeguardwillbepresentinquartersandatheadquarterstreasuriesallmenondutyforthenightwillbe
dressed in complete uniform, with accoutrements and arms ready to hand. (xiii)From 1stt April to 31st
Octoberthearmswillbelodgedbetween7a.m.and5p.m.andfrom1stNovemberto31stThearmsofthe
menoffdutywillbelodgedintherackintheguardroom,andthedooroftheguardroomwillbeunderthe
observation of the sentry. (xv)At each treasury guard the ammunition shall consist of 20 rounds of
buckshotcartridgepermusketandtenroundofballcartridgespermusket.Theammunition,exceptthat
carriedbythesentryorsentries,willbekeptseparatelyinaboxunderlockandkey,andthekeyincharge
oftheofficeroftheguard.(xvi) Nosentryistoberelievedexceptinthepresenceofaheadconstableor
othersuperiorofficer.(xvii)Reliefswillbeparadedandmarchedtotheirpostsbyaheadconstable,whois
to explain to each sentry the order of his post. (xviii)The officer commanding the guard at the head
quarterstreasurymustvisitsentriesduringtheday,andsuperintendentthepostingofthematsunsethe
must visit sentries once during the night, unless the night be dark and stormy, when he must go round
twicevisitingeachsentry.Hemustbeparticularnottogoroundataboutthesametimeeachnight,norat
thetimeofreliefofsentries.(xix)Alampwillbekeptburningatbothheadquartersanddistricttreasuries
throughout the night and to ensure ready means being available for obtaining a good light in case of a
nightdisturbance,threetorcheswithoilandmatcheswillbekeptinchargeoftheofficercommandingthe
guard, these should be obtained by application to the District Magistrate. (xx) n the event of any
disturbanceoccurringtheguardshallbeimmediatelyplacedunderarmsbytheofficeronduty,whoshall
at once dispatch a message to the Superintendent and to the officer in charge of the treasury, and act
upon his own discretion in case of need before their arrival. (xxi)The Superintendent will relieve the
treasury guard once a week. (xxii)The headquarters treasury guard will be visited by the Reserve
Inspector and by the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent of Police as frequently as possible.
(xxiii)AprintedcopyoftheserulesinEnglishandHindiistobehungupatalltreasuries,andinspecting
officersarerequiredtoascertainthattheofficerincommandandtheheadconstablesofeverynewrelief
areconversantwiththerules.

SectionVI:CampsofCivilofficers..

488:Highofficerscampsof:WhenHisExcellencytheGovernorvisitstheheadquartersof,orany
importanttowninadistrict,hewillbemetonarrivalbytheSuperintendent.Thesameruleapplieswhena
GovernorsMinistervisitstheheadquartersofadistrict.WhenHisExcellencytheGovernortoursthrougha
district, the Superintendent will meet him when he enters the district and if required to do so, will
accompany him in his progress through the district. The same procedure will be followed when the
CommanderinChief,ortheGovernorofanotherStateorpresidencyvisitsadistrict.

489: Protection of camps: The Superintendent will make arrangements for the protection of His
Excellency the Governors camp, and may, for this purpose, make use of the police escort that
accompaniesit,supplementingitwhennecessary.HisExcellencytheGovernorsescortwillfordisciplinary
purposesbeconsideredasundertheordersoftheSuperintendentofthedistrictinwhichthecampis.Any
actsofmisconductorbreachesofdisciplinecommittedbymenoftheescortwillbeenquiredintobyhim,
andacopyoftheorderspassedwillbesenttotheSuperintendentofthedistricttowhichthemenbelong.
Guardsattachedtothecampsofcivilofficers,orondutyatcircuithousesoccupiedbythem,willturnout
andpresentarms, when the officer arrives and finally leaves the camp or circuit house,butnotatother
times.Note: His Excellency the Governors Guard will ordinary consist of two head constables and 12
constable.Duringthedayi.e.betweensunriseandsunset,therewillbeonesentryinfrontofthebuilding
andatnighttwosentries,oneinfrontandoneintherearofthebuilding.

SectionVII:Escortwithtroops.

490: Troops escort with: When troops are on the march they should be accompanied by a police
officerdeputedbytheDistrictMagistrate,theregularreliefofpoliceofficers,astroopsonthemarchcross
theboundariesofdistrictsshouldbecarefullyarranged.

491: Duties of escorting officers: When an entire British Regiment marches through a district, the
Superintendent or an Assistant Superintendent should always accompany it. When a wing of a British
regiment or a battery or artillery marches through a district a European officer not below the rank of
Subedarshouldaccompanyit.AnInspectorshouldaccompanyanIndianregimentorawingofanIndian
regiment.

492:Thedutiesofpoliceofficersaccompanyingtroopsaremainlythepreventionofbreachesofthepeace
andotherirregularitiesonthepartofthesoldiersandcampfollowersintheirdealingswiththevillagers.
They will also prevent liquor being sold to the men by retail dealers on the line of March. They will not
furnishguardsortakechargeofanyproperty.

SectionVIII:Guardssuppliedtodepartments,railwaysorindividuals.

493: Guards to other departments.: Guard duties of a temporary nature that can be performed
without detriment to the police service are to be undertaken for public departments without charge. In
othercases,thedepartmentrequiringtheservicesofpolicemenshouldobtainthesanctionofGovernment.
Superintendent should intimate to officers applying for policemen the strength of the guard required
stating at the same time that guards cannot be furnished to other departments without the sanction of
Government. When the application is an emergent one Superintendent should use their discretion in
meetingitinanticipationofsanction,reportingtheiractionatoncetotheInspectorGeneral.

494:Guardstoindividuals.:Policeguardsshouldnotbesuppliedtoprivateindividualsundersection
13 of the police Act without the sanction of the InspectorGeneral, to be obtained through the District
Magistrate. Guards can only be furnished under that section as a temporary measure for the purposeof
keeping the peace, and they must remain under the orders of the Superintendent. It is not allowable to
makeoverapoliceofficertoaprivateindividualforemploymentbythelatterasadetective.

495: Guard cost of : The cost of guards supplied to Government Departments, Railway or individuals
(hereinafterreferredtoastheborrowinauthority)shallberecoveredfromtheborrowingauthorityonbills
madeoutbytheSuperintendentofPolice.Inthesebills,anadditionalsumequalto10%ofthecostshallbe
addedtotheaveragecostofthepayoftheguardtocoverthechargesforsupervision,contingencies,dress,
accoutrementsetc.theusualpensionandleavesalaryshallalsoberecoveredfromtheborrowingauthority.
Theborrowingauthorityshallberequiredtoprovideaguardroomwithlavatoryandarrangementsforcooking
foodinadditiontoregularquarters.Incasetheaforesaidamenitiesarenotsuppliedtotheguards.Thebook
rent of the Government quarters in which they have been housed or the actual rent, if they occupy private
rentedhouses,asthecasemaybeshallbechargedfromtheborrowingauthority.

PARTIII(FUNCTIONS,POWERSANDDUTIES)

CHAPTERVII(INQUESTS)

SectionI:Intimationofdeath.

496:InquestsUnderSection45,1,CriminalProcedureCode,everyvillageheadmanvillagewatchman,
village accountant, the owner or occupier of land or the agent of such owner or occupier and every
member of a Gram Panchayat other than a Nyaya Panchayat is bound to send immediate information to
the nearest police station of the occurrence within the village of any sudden or unnatural death, or any
deathundersuspiciouscircumstances,orthediscoverynearsuchvillageofanycorpseorpartofacorpse
incircumstances,whichleadtoareasonablesuspicionthatsuchadeathhasoccurred.

497:whenintimationisreceivedbytheofficerinchargeofapolicestationthatadeathhasoccurredby
suicide,byhomicide,byanaccident,bytheattackofananimal,orinsuspicionscircumstances,hemust
give immediate information in the prescribed form to the nearest magistrate empowered to hold inquest
andmustproceedtothespotwherethebodyofthedeceasedpersonis.

Note:(1)AlistofmagistratessoempoweredbytheDistrictMagistratewillbemaintainedateachpolice
station.(2)AllstationhouseofficersareauthorizedunderSection174,CriminalProcedureCode,tohold
inquests.Thisincludes,whenthestationofficerisabsentorill,theofficernextinranktothestationofficer
[Section4(6),CriminalProcedureCode.

498:InquestsWhenheldbyMagistrate.:Inthecaseofanunnaturaldeaththeinquestwillbeheld
byamagistrate.(1)WhenthedeceasedisaEuropeansoldier.(2)Whendeathisallegedtobetheresult
ofinjuriesinflictedbyasoldierorcampfollower.(3)Whenapersondieswhileinpolicecustody(Section
176,CriminalProcedure Code.) (4) When the deceased is a person confined in a prison. (5)When the
deceased was in any way connected with a police enquiry. In such cases intimation must be sent by the
quickestpossiblemeanstothenearestmagistrateauthorizedtoholdinquests,andthepoliceofficermust
proceed to the spot. It is desirable that a postmortem examination should be held as soon as possible
afterdeath,sothatthecauseofdeathmaybeestablishedbymedicalevidence.Ifthereislikelytobeany
delayonthearrivalofthemagistratethepoliceofficerpresentwilldrawuptheinquestreportandforward
the body for postmortem examination. Note: In cases referred to in clauses (3) and (5) it is desirable
thatasuperiorpoliceofficershouldbepresenttoassistthemagistrateandtowatchthecaseonbehalfof
the police. Should the superior police officer arrive before the magistrate he will commence the enquiry
and examine the witness. This enquiry will be regarded as a preliminary to the special enquiry by the
magistrate.FurtherinstructionsonthissubjectarecontainedinStateGovernmentsBookCircular,PartV,
SerialNo.2.

Comments(NowseethespecialprovisioninSection174Cr.P.C.regardingsuicidebyawoman.)

Sectionii.Thelocalinvestigation.

499. Inquest investigation of. On arrival at the place where the body of the deceased is laying, the
officermakingtheinvestigationwill,byorderinwriting,summontwoormore respectable inhabitants of
theneighborhoodtositontheinquest,andanyotherpersonwhoappeartobeacquaintedwiththefactsof
the case. If the deceased person is a European, any Europeans residing in the neighborhood should be
summonedtosittheinquest.Theofficerwillthen,inthepresenceofthesewitnesses,proceedtoholdan
enquiry into the apparent cause of death. Before the body is touched or removed. All indications which
tend to show whether death was the result of suicide or homicide should be carefully examined, and
particularattentionshouldbepaidtothefollowingpoints:(a)Thepositioninwhichthebodywasfound
and whether there are any indications of a struggle before death. The condition of the hands, whether
clenchedor open should be noted, and anything found in the clenched fist carefully preserved.(b) The
exactposition,length,breadthanddepthofanywounds,bruises,orothermarksofinjury.(c)Thenature
anyfractures.(d)Articlesofclothingandanyotherarticlesfoundonornearthebody.Aninventoryshould
bemadeofthese.

Sectioniii.Thepanchayatnama

500.Panchayatnama.Areportshouldthenbedrawnupatthespotintheprescribedform,detailing
allthesepoints,andstainingtheapparentcauseofdeath,andtheweaponorinstrument(ifany)bywhich
the marks of injury on the body appear to have been inflicted. The report will be signed by the police
officer and by such members of the Panchayat as were present during the inquiry and concur in the
opinion. Persons who do not concur in the report need sign it. Any difference of opinion will not be
recorded in the panchayatnama, but will be entered in the diary which the investigating officer must
maintain.ThereportwillthenbeforwardedtotheSubDivisionalMagistratewithoutdelay.Acopyofthis
reportwillnotordinarilybefiledwiththechalanifthecaseisprosecuted,butshouldbeavailable,withthe
casediaryinthecasethecourtrequiresit.

501.PostmortemExamination.Ifthereisanydoubtorifdeathisapparentlyduetopoisonora
firearmorasharpordangerousweapon,orifitappearsthathomicideoranyothercognizableoffencehas
been committed, or if for any other reason the police officer considers it expedient to do so, he shall
forwardthebodytothemedicalofficerappointedtoholdpostmortemexaminationsintheareainwhich
thepolicestationissituated.Foreveryspecialreason,whichmustalwaysbestated,thepolicemaysenda
body to the Civil Surgeon from any area. This invariably is done (unless the distance absolutely morbid)
whendeathisallegedtobetheresultofanassaultbyaBritishsoldier.Inanycasewhenabodyissentto
headquartersforexaminationbytheCivilSurgeon,intimationofthedispatchofthebodyshouldbesentto
thatofficer by telegram, if possible. When a body is sent to headquarters from a police station where a
medicalofficerisstationed,thepolicemaycallonhimtoinspectthebodyandtodescribeinwritingand
any wound or other unusual external conditions as may be present. Such description should be sent
Bhopal,forexamination.

502.Fingerimpressionswhentaken.Incaseswhere the identity of a corpseisnotimmediately

and satisfactorily established, finger impressions should invariably be taken and also a photograph
wheneverthisispossible.Ifitisimpossibletotakesatisfactoryimpressionsowingtothecontractionofthe
flesh and skin, the medical officer should be asked to dissect the skin from the first phalange of each
finger.Thedissectedportionsshouldthenbeplaced,eachinaseparatebottleofspirits,andthebottles
should each be labeled showing clearly to which finger the contents belong. The ten bottles will then be
senttotheFingerPrintBureau,Bhopal,forexamination.

503. Examination by Civil Surgeon. In cases in which the remains discovered, consist mainly of
bones,oraresoscantyastorequireahighlyskilledopiniontodecideastothecauseofdeath,theidentity
oftheremainsandothersimilarmatterstheyshouldalwaysbesenttotheCivilSurgeonforexamination.

504: If at any stage of an enquiry under section 174, Criminal Procedure Code, if appear to the officer
conductingitthatacognizableoffencehasbeencommitted,hewillatonceregisteranoffenceandsubmit
theintimationreport.Hewillcompletetheinquestandsubmithisreportundersection174,andwillthen
proceedwiththeinvestigationoftheoffenceintheusualway.

505:Examination:Apoliceofficermakinganenquiryundersection174,CriminalProcedureCode,has
no authority to exhume a body. When this is necessary the orders of a magistrate empowered to hold
inquestsshouldbeobtainedundersection176,(2),CriminalProcedureCode.

SectionIV:Symptomsinsuspiciouscases.

506:Suspectedpoisoning:Inorderthatnoimportantmedicolegalevidencemaybeoverlooked,the
following points of procedure and observation are to be carefully attended to by the police when
investigatingcasesofunnaturalorsuspiciousdeath:

(a) In cases of suspected poisoning: (1) To bring a way under seal any food (especially atta or
sweetmeats, drink, tobacco or drugs which may be in the house or near the body) (2) If vomiting has
occurredtomopupwithacleanraganyvomitedmatter,whichmaybeonthepersonorbed,andtoseal
uptheraginapocket.(3)Tobringawayundersealanyclothingmattingwoodormudflooringintowhich
any vomited matter has stoked. (4) To bottle and seal the contents of any vessel containing vomited
master.(5) If the body has already been cremated some of the ashes from the funeral pyre should be
collectedandsealedinavesselincasesinwhicharsenicoranyothermineralpoisonissuspectedtohave
been administered. Viscera Examination of: The Superintendent is authorized to direct the
transmission of viscera and suspected substances to the Chemical Examiner at Agra for analysis
Information on the following eight points should be elicited and reported for the information of the
ChemicalExaminer:(1)Theintervalbetweenthelasttimefood,drink,ormedicinewastaken,andthe
first symptoms of poisoning set in. (2) The interval between the last time food, drink, or medicine was
taken, and the occurrence of death (if death occurred). (3) Whether the person moved from the place
where the first symptoms were noticed, and if so how for he went. (4) When the first symptoms of
poisoningwere.(5)Whethervomitingorpurgingoccurred.(6)Whetherthepersonfellasleeporbecame
drowsy.(7)Whetheranycrampsortwitchingofthelimbswereobserved,ortinglingoftheskinorthroat
complainedof.(8)Anyothersymptomsnoticed.Note.Thefollowingarethesymptomsproducedbythe
morecommonpositions.

poisonssymptomsof

PoisonsUsualsymptoms

ArsenicVomitingandpurgingburningpaidinthestomachgreatthirst
sometimescoldskincrampsinthelimpsandsleepiness.

OpiumSleepinesspupilssmall,completeinsensibility skin sweating

vomitingseldomoccurs.

AconiteNumbnessandtinglinginthemouthandthroat,afterwardsinthelimbs,
frothing at the mouth sleepiness occasionally convulsions or
deliriumorparalysis.
DhaturaSleepinesspupilsenlargeddeliriumpickingatimaginaryobjects
insensibilityvomitingrare.

NuxVomicaTwitchinginthelimbs,followedbyviolentspasmsandoftenlockjaw.
Thespasmceasesforatimeandthenagainreturnsitusuallyaffects
thewholebody.

(b) In cases of hanging or strangulation (1) Hanging. To note, before cutting down the body , or
removing the strangulating medium, any lividity of face, especially of lips and eye lids, any projection of
theeyes,thestateofthetongue,whetherenlargedandprotrudedorcompressedbetweenlips,theescape
ofanyfluidfromthemouthandnostrilsanddirectionofitsflow.Tonotecarefullytheheightoftheobject
towhichtheropeisattachedand,ifsuicideissuspected,themeansbywhichthedeceasedfastenedthe
ropeandhangedhimselfalsothepositionofthefeetinrespecttotheground.(2)Oncuttingdownthe
body or removing the strangulating medium, to note particularly the state of the neck, whether bruised
alonglineofstrangulation.(3)Tonotethedirectionofthemark,whethercircularoroblique.(4)Tonote
the state of thumbs , whether crossed over the palm. (5) If possible , to bring away the materials by
whichhangingorstrangulationhasbeeneffected.(c)Onfindingabodyinatankorwell(1)Tonoteany
markofbloodaroundthemonth,oronthesidesofthewellortank.(2)Onremovingthebody,tonote
carefullyanyexternalmarksofinjury,especiallyabouttheheadandneck.(3)Tonotethestateoftheskin
whethersmoothorrough.(4)Toexaminethehandsandremovecarefullyanythingtheymayhold.(d)In
thecaseofabodyfoundmurderedinanopenfield(1)Tonotethenumber,characterandappearanceof
anyinjuries.(2)Should a weapon be found, to cover with paper and seal any marks or blood , and note
and preserve any adherent hairs. (3) In the case of an exposed infant to note the state of the cord ,
especially if tied, and any marks of violence. (e) In the case of presumed murder and burial of the
remains(1)Tonoteanymarksofviolenceespeciallyabouttheskull.(2)Tonotecarefullyanyindications
ofsex.Ifthereisanydoubtastothesex,tobringawayajawandthebonesofpelvis.(3)Ifthere is
anysuspicionofpoisoningtobringaway,underseal,theearthfromabovethestomach.

SectionV.Postmortemexaminations.

507.Deadbodiestransportof.Thefollowingrulesarelaiddownforthetransportofdeadbodiesandthe
disposalofthepostmortemexaminationreport:(1)Providedthattheroadsarefairlygooddeadbodies
shouldbecarriedasfaraspossibleoncarts.Insomecases,however,bearersmustbeused,andforthis
purposeacharpoy,twosheetsandasupplyofpowderedcharcoalandcarbolicacidpowdershouldbekept
ateverypolicestation.Thecharcoalandcarbolicacidpowdershouldbeusedtogether,freelysprinkledon
thebody,whichshouldthenbecloselywrappedupinthesheets.SuperintendentsofPolicewillmaketheir
own purchases of their requirements and submit the bills to the District Magistrate. (2) Post mortem
examinationdutiesofPoliceWhenabodyissentbythepoliceforpostmortemexaminationtheofficer
sendingitwillfillintheprescribedformofrequisitionforapostmortemexaminationandforwardittothe
medical officer, specifying the name of deceased (if known), caste, residence ,etc. the wounds (if any)
noticedattheinquestandanyotherinformationofimportance.Theinformationshouldbeascompleteas
possiblesoastoenabletheofficerconductingthepostmortemexaminationtodealsatisfactorilywithany
theorywhichmayreasonablybebasedontheinformationgiven.Ifanyweaponorinstrumentwasfound
nearthebody,itshouldbemadeovertotheconstableinchargewithdirectionstoshowittothemedical
officer.Theconstableinchargewilltakethebodydirecttothemortuaryandlockitupthere,retainingthe
keytilltheexaminationisabouttocommence.Immediateinformationofitsarrivalmustbegiventothe
medicalofficerand(whenthebodyisbroughttoheadquarters)tothePoliceProsecutorwhoisresponsible
for seeing that the result of the examination is reported with the least possible delay and that the
necessaryactionistakenthereon.(3)Duties of constable. The constable sent in charge of a corpse
neednot be present throughout the details of the postmortem examination .Itwill suffice if he stands
nearenoughtobeabletotestifythatthebodywhichhadbeeninhischargewastheoneexaminedbythe
medicalofficer.(4)Postmortemreports.Thereportoftheresultwillbeforwardedbythemedicalofficer
who conducted the post mortem through the Civil Surgeon to the Superintendent. When the case is
prosecuted,thereportwillbeattachedtothechargesheetandsenttotheMagistrate.Ifthereisanysuspicion
thatdeathwasduetofoulplay,themedicalofficerconductingthepostmortemshouldatoncehandoverto
the constable who brought to body a slip stating briefly his opinion as to the cause of death. This will be
deliveredtothepolicestationofficertoguidehiminhisfutureaction.

PARTIV(THEHEADQUARTERSTAFFANDTHEIRDUTIES)P.R.508574

CHAPTERI(STAFF)

SectionITheReserveInspector.

508.R.I.ResponsibilitiesofTheReserveInspectorisinchargeoftheheadquarterslines,andmust
keep a roster of duties for all officers and men posted in those lines. He should tell off and inspect all
guards and escorts required from the lines, and see that the officers in command are thoroughly
acquaintedwiththeirduties.Heshouldparadeanypartyofpoliceabouttobesentoutforspecialdutyand
seethattheyareproperlyequippedandhavesufficientkitwiththem.Heshouldseethatthedailyrollcall
isheld.

509.Heisresponsibleforthesalsecustodyoftheclothing,accoutrements,arms,ammunition,tentsand
stores in the lines and for the correctness of the register maintained for them. He is also responsible for
themaintenanceoftheregisterofhorsesofthemountedpoliceandoftheremountfundaccounts.

510. He is responsible for the training of recruits, for the instruction and exercise of the whole
headquartersforceindrill,andforkeepingtheSuperintendentfullyandcorrectlyinformedof all matters
connectedwiththeheadquartersforceanditsdiscipline,dutiesandequipment.

511.Heholdsthefortnightlykitinspectionandispresentatthefiringoftheannualmusketrycourse.He
shouldoccasionallyvisitbydayandnightallguardsandsentriesatheadquartersdeputedfromthelines.
He should frequently visit the treasury, magazine and havalat guards. He should accompany European
troopsonthemarchwhenhecanbespared.

512.R.I.DutiesofHemaybeemployedtocommandescortsandguardsonspecialoccasionswhen
hispresenceisconsidered necessary on account of the danger of a disturbance or the importance of the
chargeorforceremonialpurposes.Hemaybeentrustedwithanyexecutivedutiesforthemaintenanceof
law and order or for administrative purposes which the Superintendent thinks fit to assign to him. He
shouldbeemployed,ifpossible,whenactionhastobetakenagainstEuropeans,andifthecircumstances
of the case require his agency, when processes have to be served on them or communications made to
them. He may be directed to investigate cases in which Europeans are concerned, but should not be
employedinotherinvestigationsexceptinveryspecialcircumstance.

513.The Reserve Inspector will be immediate charge of the office over the head clerk and will maintain
supervisionovertheworkingoftheofficestaff.Itisnot,however,necessaryordesirablethatheshouldbe
giventoomuchofficeworktodealwith,andallcaseswhichcomeupfordisposalneednotbesubmitted
through him. Certain definite items of office work should be allotted to him, notably the maintenance of
servicerollsandtheorderbookandthedisposalofleave,etc,applicationsandheshouldmaintaingeneral
supervisionovertheworkofalltheclerks.Inrespectofchargeoftheoffice,hewillofcoursebeunderthe
generalcontroloftheSuperintendentofPolice,orofhisgazettedassistants.

514.ItfollowsfromtheabovethattheReserveInspectormustbeamanofgoodeducationandagood
disciplinarian,withathoroughknowledgeofdrill.Heshouldbeamodelofsmartnesstothewholeofthe
headquartersforce.HemustknowHindiandhaveafairknowledgeoflawandprocedure.
SectionIITheSubedar.

515. In districts where Special Armed Forces are maintained one or more Subedars are attached for
purposesofdrill,instructionanddiscipline.Indistrictswheretherearelargetownandcantonments,one
or more Subedars are posted for miscellaneous duties. Subedars attached to the special Armed Force,
should know every man in the force, and should make it their special business to win their regard and
confidence,soastobeabletoleadthemefficientlyintimeofemergency.

516A.SubedarDutiesofAllSubedarsmustgivetotheReserveInspectoranyassistancewhichhe
requires in the management of the headquarters staff, and may be told off by the Superintendent to
commandescortsandguards,to regulate traffic, to maintain order at place of resort, to patrol roads, to
visit guards and sentries, to serve processes on and convey communications to Europeans, to make
investigationsincasesinwhichEuropeansareconcerned,andtoperformanyofthedutiesoftheReserve
Inspectorexceptholdingchargeoftheoffice.TheSuperintendentmayallowtheReserveInspectortotell
offtheSubedarsforduties.

516B. Subedars in SubDivisions Subedars in charge of SubDivisional headquarters lines at

Rajnandgaon,JashpurnagarandBaikunthpurwillexercisethesameresponsibilitiesandcarryoutthesame
dutiesasReserveInspectors.

SectionIIIThePoliceProsecutorandhisstaff.

517. P.P. Duties of The Police Prosecutor is the officer primarily responsible for the efficient
prosecution of cases in court. In districts where the work is heavy he is assisted by a Assistant Police
Prosecutor. Where there is a subDivisional Magistrate with a separate headquarters, a Assistant Police
Prosecutor is attached to his court. All Police Prosecutor and SubInspectors have been appointed Public
ProsecutorsunderSections492CriminalProcedureCode,andinthedistrictstowhichtheyarepostedfor
all cases tried and enquired into by magistrates after investigation by the police and for cases tried and
enquiredintobymagistratesundertheTeaDistrictEmigrantLabourAct,1932,andforappealsheardby
magistrates arising from such cases. They are empowered to withdraw from prosecutions under Section
494,CriminalProcedureCode.TheyshouldnotordinarilydosowithoutordersfromtheSuperintendentor
hisAssistant.

518.ChalansProsecutionofcasesAllchalansofaccusedpersonssenttoheadquartersshouldinthe
firstinstancebebroughttothepoliceprosecutorInspector,whoshouldexaminethemtoseethattheyare
in order, that the evidence is satisfactory, and that the antecedents of the accused have been properly
verified.Ifthecaseisoneinwhichhisappearanceisnotrequired,heshouldsendthechalantotheofficer
in charge of the case with any instructions that are necessary. The Police Prosecutor should himself
conductallimportantordifficultcases.Heshouldmakehimselfthoroughlyacquaintedwiththecasediary
and should master all the facts of the case before the first hearing. When evidence is produced for the
defense,heshould,wheneverpossible,obtain,beforethedatefixedfortheexaminationofthewitnesses,
anyevidencewithregardtotheircharacter,antecedents,andconnectionwiththeaccused,whichislikely
tobeofuseincrossexamination.HeshouldconsulttheSuperintendentofPolicewhenhisisindoubtasto
the course to be pursued and should inform him whenever he considers that a case is so important or
difficultastorequiretheemploymentofalegalpractitioner.Heshallnot,however,leavetheprosecution
ofpolicecasesinthehandsoflegalpractitionerengagedbyprivatepersons,withouttheexpressordersof
the Superintendent of Police. Cases sent in by the railway police, if not prosecuted by the Railway Police
Prosecutor,willbedealtwithbythePoliceProsecutorinthesamewayasdistrictcases.In serious cases
andcriminalappealinthecourtoftheSessionsJudge,thePoliceProsecutorwill,whennecessary,instruct
theDivisionalPublicProsecutor.

519.DailyMemoThePoliceProsecutorwillsubmittotheSuperintendentadialymemoranduminthe
prescribed form showing the progress or result of every case under trial at headquarters. In doing so he
must explain briefly the reasons for any failure in prosecution, and must bring to notice all instances of
speciallygoodwork,inefficiencyormisconductonthepartofthepolice,whichhavecometolightduring
the proceedings. He should recommend the expunction of offences whenever he considers this to be
necessary.Theresult of railway cases will be communicated to the Superintendent, GovernmentRailway
Police.

520.When a body is brought in for postmortemexamination, the Police Prosecutor should be informed
immediately.Heshouldseethatallthenecessaryarrangementsaremade,thatthemedicalofficersreport
isreceivedingoodtime,andthatpromptactionistakenonit.

521.DyingDeclarationOnbeingwarnedthatadyingdeclarationistobetaken,thePoliceProsecutor
shouldgoatoncetotheplacewheretheinjuredpersonis,takingwithhimthepolicepapersinthecase.If
possible,heshouldalsoarrangefortheattendanceoftheaccusedandhispleader.

522.IdentificationofOffendersThePoliceProsecutor is responsible for all work in connection with

theidentificationofoldoffenders,includingtheworkingofthefingerprintrules,andtheobtainingoflegal
proof of previous convictions. His staff for the performance of these duties consists of the previous
convictiondetective,whoisaheadconstableoftheheadquartersstaff,andoneformoreassistants.

523. Registers maintained by P.P. The Police Prosecutor is responsible for the maintenance of the
followingregisters:(i)Convictionregisterandindex.Notes(1)EachvolumeoftheConvictionRegister
shouldcoveraperiodoffiveyears,andeachvolumeshouldbeindexedseparately,theindexbeingbound
upwiththeConvictionRegister.(2)Thisregisterwillbewritteninthecaseofcognizablecasesfromthe
result slips received from the courts and in other cases from memoranda received from the District
Magistrate.(ii)RegisterofP.R.convicts.Note:Instructionsregardingthemaintenanceofthisregister
will be found in Regulation 850. (iii)Register of absconded and proclaimed offenders. (iv) Register of
summonsesandwarrants.(v)RegisterofpersonsboundoverunderSection565,CriminalProcedureCode,
onconviction.Theworkinconnectionwiththemaintenanceoftheseregisterswillbedistributedbetween
thepreviousconvictiondetectiveandhisassistantsasthePoliceProsecutormaydirect.

524.Court Orderly duties of AnAnintelligent constable who is able to read and write well will be
postedasorderlytotheCourtoftheDistrictMagistrateandofeachofhisAssistants.Heisnotapersonal
orderlyofthemagistrate,norisheintendedtorelievethestaffofthemagistratescourtofclericalwork.
HeisunderthecontrolofthePoliceProsecutor,whoisresponsibleforseeingthathedischargeshisduties
efficiently.Hewillattendthecourtduringofficerhours,andhisdutieswillconsistof(a)themaintenance
oforder(b)thesafecustodyoftheaccused(c)thewritingandissueofHindisummonsesandwarrants
(d)during his spare time in court to assist in copying statements from the case diary required under
Section 162, Criminal Procedure Code, for the use of the defense. He will promptly carry out any order
issuedbythemagistratewithregardtotheabovematters.Note:Itwillprobablybeadvisabletodepute
constablestothecourtsofallfirstclassmagistratesatheadquarterswhodoregularcriminalwork.Court
in which criminal work is only done occasionally do not require a permanent court constable and courts
whichdonottakeuppolicecasesproper,shouldnothaveapolicecourtorderly.Asregardsmagistrates
with inferior powers at headquarters and Tahsildarmagistrates in the mofussil, the question of attaching
courtconstablestotheircourtsmustdependontheimportanceandregularityofthecriminalworkineach
case. It is not necessary or desirable to have a court constable permanently traveling about with a
Tahsildaronfourmerelybecausethelattermaytryafewcriminalcasesincamp.Insuchcasesthepolice
whobringuptheprisonerscandosuchpolicecourtworkasisrequired.NaibTahsildarsordinarilyexercise
thirdclasspowersandthereforewillneverneedtheserviceofpolicecourtorderlies.

SectionIVThePreviousConvictionDetective.

525.P.C.D.DutiesofThepreviousconvictiondetectiveisaheadconstable.Hehasthehelpofoneor
moreassistants,andworksundertheordersofthePoliceProsecutor.Itishisdutytomakehimselfandhis
assistantsthoroughlyacquaintedwiththepersonalappearanceofeveryhabitualcriminalinthedistrict.He
is responsible under the direction and supervision of the Police Prosecutor for the working of the finger
printrules.

526.SubInspector,DistrictCrimeRecordBureau,thepreviousconvictiondetectivehisassistantsandthe
courtorderlieswillattendthejailparadeeverySundaymorningandstudythefeaturesandpeculiaritiesof
everypersonconvictedofanyoftheoffencesmentionedinChaptersXIIandXVIIoftheIndianPenalCode
for which an enhanced punishment may be awarded on second conviction. They should also inspect all
under trial prisoners both on week days and Sundays. They should be present when prisoners, whose
namesareontheconvictionregisterarereleased,inorderthattheymaystudytheirappearancewhenjail
garmentshavebeenreplacedbyordinaryclothes.

527. At such inspections, the previous conviction detective may put to any such convict or under trial
prisoner any question bearing on the latters identity. Provided that such question shall be put in the
presence of the Superintendent or Jailor, that a convict shall not be liable to punishment for refusing to
answerandthatnoundertrialprisonershallbesubjectedtoannoyanceforrefusingtoanswer.

528.If it appears from answers to any questions so put, from information given by old jail officials, or
fromthedetectivespersonalrecollection,thataconvictwhoisreallyanoldoffenderwasnotrecordedas
suchathistrial,thematterwillbereportedtotheSuperintendent.Thelatter,afterverifyingtheprevious
convictions,willcallonthestationofficesatfaultforanexplanation.Ifanundertrialprisonerisrecognized
ashavingbeenbeforeinjail,stepswillbetakentolookuptherecordswithaviewtoestablishaprevious
convictionathistrial.

SectionVTheReader.

529.ReaderEverySuperintendentisallowedaReader,whoisoftherankofSubInspector.Hisduties
aretoreadHindipaperstotheSuperintendent,torecordthelattersordersthereon,andtoseethatthe
ordersaredulyissued.Healsoactsascampclerk,assistantreadersoftherankofheadconstablemaybe
employedforAssistantandDeputySuperintendents.Ordinarily,aSubInspectorshouldnotbekeptaway
fromexecutive work, in order to act as Reader, for a longer period than a year. Under no circumstances
maythisperiodexceedtwoyear.NomanmaybereemployedasReaderwithinaperiodoffiveyearsfrom
hisfirstemploymentassuch.TheruleappliesequallytoAssistantReaders,wheresuchpostsexist.

Note: The object of this rule is to prevent a Reader obtaining a position of too great confidence and
power. Superintendent should remember that the abuses, which arise from the confidence and power
enjoyedbyaReaderwhohasheldhisposttoolong,faroutweighthetemporaryinconveniencecausedby
achangeofincumbent.

SectionVIRankandfile.

530.Theestablishmentattheheadquartersofeachdistrictisfixedatastrengthtomeetalldemandson
accountof(a)fixedandpermanentduties,(b)occasionalandtemporaryduties,and(c)leavevacancies,
withamargintocoverrecruitsundertraining.

531.RankandFilepermanentdutiesofFixedFixedandpermanentdutiesinclude(a)guardsfor
the treasury, quarter guard, under trial prisoners etc. (b)orderlies for the Superintendent and his
Assistants,Inspectorsofallclasses,thecourts,oftheDistrictMagistrateandhisAssistants,andthepolice
hospital (c)the lines officer and lines muharrir, the previous conviction detective and his Assistants, the
assistanttopoliceprosecutorthedrillinstructorsandtheAssistantReader.

532. Temporary Duties Occasional and temporary duties include (a) escorts for treasure and
prisoners (b) frontier patrols in districts bordering on states (c) camp guards (d) emergencies and
miscellaneousduties.

533.ThepTheprovisionmadeforrecruitsundertrainingamountsroughlyto5percentofthesanctioned
strengthofconstables.Theprovisionforvacanciesonaccountofleaveandsicknessshouldnotexceed10
per cent of the total sanctioned strength of the establishment. Note:The reserve for leave vacancies of
DeputySuperintendentsisincludedinClassIIStateCadre.ForInspectorsandsubinspectorsitisincluded
inthecadreofSubInspectors.SimilarlythereserveforleavevacanciesamongAssistantSubInspectors.
Head Constables and Constables is included in the cadre of Constables. Leave vacancies of Inspectors,
AssistantSubInspectorsandHeadConstablesmaythereforebefilledbythepromotionofSubInspectors.
Head Constables and Constables respectively but no substitutes may be appointed to fill the leave
vacanciesamongSubInspectorsandConstables.

PARTIV(THEHEADQUARTERSTAFFANDTHEIRDUTIES)P.R.508574

CHAPTERII(TheHeadQuartersLines)534537

SectionIManagement.

534.LinesManagementofThestateofthelinesisthespecialconcernoftheReserveInspector
whose bungalow should be in their immediate vicinity. He should visit the lines daily, see that they are
keptcleanandtidy,apartyofconstablesbeingplacedonfatiguedutyforthepurposewhennecessary.All
wellshouldbecovered,in,andtreesshouldbeplantedwhereshadeisdeficient.

535.Inordertoenforcetheresponsibilityofthepoliceforthecleanlinessofthelines,itisessentialthat
theconservancydutiesshouldbecarriedoutbythestaffofthedepartmentandnotbythemunicipality.At
everyheadquarterslines,therefore,astaffofsweepers should be maintained,whowillcollectthenight
soil and rubbish, and either dispose it of themselves, where facilities for trenching and pitting exist, or
deposititinthepubliclatrinesanddustbins.

536.Noprivatelatrinecessshouldbepaidonanylinesinwhichtheabovearrangementisinforce.If
the night soil or rubbish is deposited in the public receptacles, the municipality can fairly claim payment
fromGovernmentofapubliclatrinecess,calculatedonthenumberofblocksofbuildingsusedasdwelling
placesinthelines.Ifontheotherhand,itistrenchedorpittedbythepolicestaff,nocessshouldbepaid
tothemunicipalityforserviceswhicharenotutilized.Provisionforexemptionundersuchcircumstancesis
madeinSection127oftheMadhyaPradeshMunicipalitiesAct,1961.

537.LinesOfficerDutiesofThe headquarters lines are in direct charge of the lines officer.In

performingtheclericalpartofhisdutiesheisassistedbyalinesmuharrir.Subjecttothegeneralcontrol
andresponsibilityoftheReserveInspector,thedutiesofthelinesofficerareasfollows:(a) Heis
responsible for discipline in the lines and at all guards at headquarters.(b) He shall see that all
buildingsinthelines,includingthehospital,arecleanlyandproperlykept,allpoliceofficersarepresentat
the appointed times, and that no man sleeps out of lines without the sanction of the Reserve Inspector.
(c)HeshallseethatallGovernmentstores,clothing,tents,armsandequipmentsarecorrectandkept
inproperrepairandthatthearmsaccoutrementsandclothingissuedtopoliceofficersarekeptsafeandin
properorder.(d) He shall attend all recruit and punishment drills, and see that they are properly
conducted, that the full punishments order are carried out, and that recruits make satisfactory progress.
(e) Heshallgoontheroundsofallguardsatheadquartersatleasttwiceaweekinthedaytimeand
twiceaweekatnight.(f) Heshallkeepadutyroster,andshallparadeeveryescortandpartygoing
toandcomingoffduty.Heshallascertainthatthosegoingondutyarecorrectlyarmedandaccounted,and
areacquaintedwithallnecessaryordersrelatingtotheirdutythattheyhavereceivedrailwaywarrantsor
advancesforcarriagethatmaybenecessaryandthatthosecomingoffdutyhandovercorrectlyallarms
orammunitionwhichmayhavebeenissuedtothem.(g) Heshallmaintainalinesdiary(inthesame
form as the Police station diary) in which shall be entered a brief record of the duties performed by the
police present in the lines, and of such other matters as the Superintendent may order to be recorded.
(h) Heshallmaintainthefollowingregisters:(1) acashbookandledger,showingallreceipts
andexpenditureofGovernment money passing through his hands (2) an establishment register
(3) acorrespondenceregister aregistershowingallarticlesofkitandaccoutrementsleftbehindby
mendepartingonleave,discharged,dismissedorretired.

PARTIV(THEHEADQUARTERSTAFFANDTHEIRDUTIES)P.R.508574

CHAPTERIII(Clothing,StoresandAmmunition)

SectionIClothing.

538.ClothingFreeissueofPoliceofficersofandabovetherankofAssistantSubInspectorprovide
their own uniform. Head Constables, Constables, and boy orderlies are supplied by the Government with
articlesofclothing,kitandaccoutrementsfreeofcharge.Note:(1)Boyorderliesarenottobe
provided with boots or shoes. (2) Head Constables and Constables of the Special Branch, Local
Intelligence Branches and Criminal Investigation Department including District Branches will receive a
grant equal to the annual capitation grant sanctioned for these ranks in the Civil Police for maintaining
civiliandressinlieuoftheuniformsuppliedfreeofcosttothemenofCivilPolice.

539. Clothing Allowance All nongazetted officers of and above the rank of Assistant SubInspector
aregranteduniformallowanceatratesfixedbyGovernment.Note:OfficiatingDeputySuperintendentof
Policewillcontinuetodrawtheallowancetilltheyareconfirmed.

540.UniformofConstablesandHeadConstablesAcapitationgrantatdifferentratesforcivilpolice
andforSAFpersonnelissanctionedforthepurchaseofarticlesofclothing,kitandaccoutrement.

541.Whennewgreatcoatsareissued,theoldoneswillbetakenback.Whenanewsuitisissued,anysuit
intherecipientspossessioninexcessoftwowillbetakenback.Clothingthustakenwillbemutilatedsoas
tobeunserviceableasuniformandwillbeofferedtothepersonfromwhomitwastakenatRs.180fora
greatcoat,4annasforablouse,8annasforacoat,8annasforapugreeand12annasforshirts.Ifsuch
personrefusestopurchasethearticlesattheserates,ordersfortheirdisposalotherwisemaybeobtained
fromGovernment.

(PoliceDepartmentNotificationNo.1697466IV,datedthe9thMarch,1954)

542.A kit allotment, calculated at the rate of Rs. 6 per man on the actual strength, is made annually to
eachSuperintendent,tobeusedathisdiscretionIthepurchaseofarticlesmentionedinRegulation538.

543. Accoutrements demands for replacement of Large demands for accoutrements (Regulation
538),eitherfornewissuesortoreplaceunserviceablearticles,aremetbytheInspectorGeneralsofficeto
which an annual indent should be submitted by the 31stMay of each year. Casual demands, to replace
articles lost or damaged during the year, are met by the divisional depots at Jubbulpore, Hoshangabad,
andRaipurwhereastockof50ofeacharticlesismaintained.Indentsondivisionaldepotsshouldbesent
throughthedeputyinspectorgeneraloftherangetotheSuperintendentinchargeofthedivisionalstores,
who will issue the articles required on orders of the deputy inspector general. The Superintendents in
charge of the depots will also obtain the orders of the Deputy Inspector General for the issue from
divisional stores of articles for their own districts. Notes (i) No reserve stock of number plates is
maintained.Superintendentsmustmaketheirownarrangementstoreplacethese.(ii) Theannual
indentforhousegearshouldbeincludedintheindentforaccoutrements.
544.Accoutrements indent for At the time of submitting his annual indent for the accoutrements
required in his own district, a Superintendent in charge of a divisional depot will forward a statement
showingtheissuesmadefromhisdepotduringtheyear.TheInspectorGeneralsofficewillissueordersto
him for the distribution of his surplus stock in part compliance with district indents, and will supply him
withfreshstockuptotherequiredamount.

545.KitandaccoutrementsregisterofThedistrict stock of clothing, kit and accoutrements is in

charge of the Reserve Inspector, who is responsible for its management. He will maintain separate
registers for (a) clothing and kits of all police and accoutrements of foot police, and (b) horsegear and
accoutrements of mounted police, showing all receipts and issues. He will also maintain a ledger with a
separateamountforeachman.Theregistershouldbeclosedmonthly,andthebalancecheckedwiththe
stockinhand.

546.KitandaccoutrementsrulesforreceiptofThefollowingruleswillbeobservedregardingthe
checking of consignments of clothing or equipments received from contractors, jails or a distributing
officer:(1)Inthecaseofuniformorequipmentsreceivedfromcontractors,acommitteeconsistingof
theSuperintendent,theReserveInspectorandthesubedarwillassembleandwillproceedtoexaminethe
supply.Theexaminationshouldtakeplacewithinafortnightfromthedateofreceiptoftheconsignment.A
copy of the committees report will be forwarded at once to the office of the Inspector General and the
deliveryreceiptswillbereturnedtothecontractors.Noarticlesshallbereturnedtothecontractorswithout
the sanction of the Inspector General. The committee should not condemn any article except for some
seriousdefect.IfasealedsamplehasbeensuppliedbytheInspectorGeneral,thearticlesreceivedmust
becomparedwiththesample.(2)Inthecaseofarticlesreceivedfromadistributingpoliceofficethere
willbenoneedtodomorethancheckthenumberswiththeinvoice,asthecomparisonwithsamplewill
havebeencarriedoutinthedistributingoffice.Thesameremarkappliestogoodsreceivedfromjails.

547.Kit and accoutrements marking of Allarticles of clothing and accoutrements issued will be
marked with (a) the badge number of the recipient, and (b) the month and year of issue, thus 379
9.28.Beltswillbestampedontheinnerside.

548. Kit and accoutrements damage to When any police officer will fully or negligently loses
damagesordestroysanyarticlesofuniformoraccoutrementsuppliedtohimbygovernment,thevalueof
such article or articles to an amount not exceeding Rs. 20/ may be fined from his pay by monthly
installments of not more than Rs. 5/ om the case of constables and Rs. 8/ in the case of Head
Constables. Any excess over the above limits requires the sanction of the Deputy Inspector General.
OrdersforsuchfineswillbeenteredintheOrderBookandcopieswillbefurnishedtothePoliceOfficers
affected. The fines will be shown in the acquaintance roll and in the monthly reward and punishment
return.

549.ClothingofdismissedordeceasedmenClothingandaccoutrementssuppliedbyGovernmentdo
notbecomethepropertyofthewearer,butmustbedeliveredupbyeverymanwholeavestheforce.The
clothingandtheaccoutrementsofdeceasedconstablesandheadconstablesmustbehandedovertothe
Superintendent,anddeficiencybeingmadegoodfromarrearsofpaydue.Theclothingandaccoutrements
of men who died of infectious diseases will be destroyed. Other clothing and accoutrements will, if
serviceable,bereissuedasrequired.

550.CareofkitduringleaveMenwhogoonleavemustdeposittheiruniformandaccoutrements in
the headquarters storeroom, an entry of deposit being made in the register kept for the purpose. Any
deficiencyordamagemustbemadegoodatthetimeofdeposit.Onthereturnofthedepositorfromleave
hewilltakebackhiskitandsignareceiptforit.Note:InregardtomenpostedatPoliceStation,whoon
returnfromleavewillberepostedtothesamePoliceStationandwherefacilitiesforthestoringofkitexist,
theymay,atthediscretionoftheSuperintendent,beallowedtodeposittheirkitinchargeofthestation
houseofficerirrespectiveoftheperiodorleavegranted.
551.UniformwhenwornOfficersandmenwillweartheprescribeduniformonalloccasionswhenon
duty.Thisruleappliestopoliceorderliesonorderlyduty,butnottomenduringclericalworkinoffice.The
carrying of sticks or umbrellas, and the wearing of shoes not of the prescribed pattern, by officers in
uniform,arestrictlyprohibited.Onnoaccountmustanyportionofuniformbewornwithmufti.

552.Great coats Great coats may not be worn except on duty. Whenever head constables and
constables parade for duty in great coats, belts shall be worn over the coats but when a sentry or
policemanorbeatorotherdutyhastoputonhisgreatcoatmerelyasatemporaryprotectionfromrain,it
shouldbewornoverhisbeltandaccoutrements.

553.Boots No police officer of any grade shall remove his boots, when entering any court or public
office,solongasheisinuniform.

553A. The maintenance and safe custody of the stores shall be regulated by the orders made by the
InspectorGeneralofPolice,MadhyaPradeshandcontainedinAppendixH.

SectionIIKitInspection.

554.KitinspectionAregularfortnightlyinspectionoftheclothing,kitandaccoutrementsofconstables
andheadconstableswillbeheldthroughouteachdistrictonthefirstandthirdMondaysofeachmonth.At
headquarterstheReserveInspectorortheSubedarinsubdivisionalheadquarters,willholdtheinspection
under the instruction of the Superintendent. The inspection should be through, each article of kit being
examined.Theofficerinchargeofeachpolicestationwillholdasimilarinspectioninrespectofthemen
underhischarge,andwillnotetheresultinthegeneraldiary.

555.Thearticlestobeshownarethoseenumerated in Regulation 538. Instructions should previously be

givenastothenumber(first,secondorthird)ofthesuittobeworn,sothateverymanonparademay
appear in uniform of the same year of issue. The kit will be set out on the cotton cloth provided for the
purpose,andtheconstablesappointmentcertificateandexaminationorothercertificates (if any) should
bedisplayedatthesametime.

556.Menwillparadeforkitinspectionwithoutarms.Wheneacharticletokithasbeenexaminedbythe
inspectingofficer,theparadewillbedismissedandthemenwillcarryawaykittotheirquarters.Theywill
thenfallinagainwitharms,andthearmswillbeinspected.

Note: The fortnightly kit inspections do not in any way supersede or render less necessary the daily
inspectionofthemenatmorningparade.

SectionIIIArmsandAmmunition.

557.Arms The armament of the police consists of 303 rifles, 110 muskets, automatic weapons and
pistolsandrevolvers.Thescaleofarmsis

1 SpecialArmedForce Scale

(i).303riflesNo.4MkI Oneperheadconstableandconstable

(ii)Brenguns Oneperplatoonorthreepercompany.

(iii).45CarbineMachineThompsonn Threeperplatoonorninepercompany

(iv)Revolver One per officer of and above the rank of platoon

commander.
 (v)G.F.Rifles One per platoon or three per company plus reserve of
10ateachbattalionheadquarter

(vi)V.L.Pistol Oneperplatoonorthreepercompany

2 DistrictExecutiveForce Scale

(i).303riflesNo.4MkI 50%ofthestrengthofheadconstablesandconstables
on permanent strength excluding motor transport,
wirelesstelegraphy,bandandtrafficpolice.

(ii).410Muskets Asabove

(iii)Revolvers OneperofficerofandabovetherankofAssistantSub
Inspector (including gazatted officers and presecuting
staff) and head constables of CID LIB and Special
Branch(permanentstrength)

3 TrainingInstitutes PoliceTrainingSchools/PoliceCollege,Sagar

(i).303riflesNo.MkIII 50%ofthestrengthoftrainess.

(ii).410Muskets do

(iii).22rifles Oneper10trainees

(iv)Revolvers OneperofficerofandabovetherankofAssistantSub
Inspector.

4 GovernmentRailwayPolice

(i).410Muskets One per head constable and constables (permanent

strength)

(ii)Revolvers OneperofficerofandabovetherankofAssistantSub
Inspector

558.ArmoryThearmsoftheheadquartersforcearekeptinthearmouryofthequarterguard.Aguard
ofoneheadconstableandfourconstablesispostedfortheprotectionofthearmoury,magazineandstore
room.Thekeysofthearmoury,magazineandstoreroomshouldbekeptbytheReserveInspectorinhis
ownpossession,indistrictheadquarterlinesandbytheSubedarinsubdivisionalheadquarterlines.

559. The Reserve Inspector in district headquarter lines and the Subedar in subdivisional headquarter
linesareresponsiblethatthearmsarekeptsecurelyandingoodcondition.Thedaybeforeeachfortnightly
inspectionparadeallthearmsinthearmourymustbethoroughlycleaned.Afatiguepartyofrecruitsand
menundergoingpunishmentdrillshouldbeputonforthepurpose.
560.ArmsRegisterofAregisterofarmsismaintainedunderthedirectionoftheReserveInspectorin
districtheadquarterlinesandtheSubedarinsubdivisionalheadquarterlines.Allweaponswillbebranded
onthestockwithaserialnumberwhichwillbeenteredintheregister.Thenumberofeachweapongiven
outforguardorescortdutyandthenameoftheofficertowhomitisissuedwillberecordedinthelines
diary.

561. Arm repair and maintenance of The following rules govern the repair and maintenance of
arms:(i) The maintenance (i.e., strippng, cleaning, overhauling and lubricating) of arms will be
undertakenattheheadquartersofdistrict/battalions/subdivisions.(ii) The repair of arms, and the
replacement of component parts, will be undertaken at the headquarter of each district/battalion/sub
division.(iii) Component parts Components parts will be stocked at the headquarters of each
district/battalion/subdivision. The senior Superintendent of Police/Superintendent of Police/Commandant
willsubmittotheInspectorsGeneralsofficeaquarterlystatementshowingthebrokenandmissingparts
replaced,andaskingforsanctiontotheirbeingwrittenoff.Theannualindentwillbebasedontheactual
issueofcomponentpartsfromstock.Componentpartswhichhavebecomeunserviceablewillbereturned
to the Arsenal. (iv) The Reserve Inspector/Quarter Master/Subedar will maintain a stock bookof
components,inwhichacolumnshouldbegiventoeacharticle.Thenumberofeacharticleinhandshould
beenteredinredink,anyexpenditurebeingenteredbelow,withanoteofthenumberoftheweapondealt
with.Abalanceshouldbestruckmonthly.Everyhalfyear,thebalanceshouldbecheckedwiththestockin
handbyagazettedofficer,andthestockbookcountersigned.(v) Index component parts An
indexintheformbelowshouldbemaintainedforeachdistrict,showingtheissueofcomponentparts:

District:

DateofissueTriggersLeversTriggerGuardsEtc.

Totalissueforthehalfyear:

(vi)ArmslubricationofAlltheweaponsineverydistrictmustbelubricatedatleastonceayear
bythedistrictarmourer.Thiscanbestbeeffectedatheadquartersduringthemusketryseason,
themusketsbeingbroughtinfromoutlyingpolicestationsinturn.Thestockforeendshouldbe
removedandamixtureofbeeswaxandRangoonoilintheproportionof1lbofwaxtoonepint
of oil applied to the stock and that part of the barrel which is embedded in it. In the case of
armsatheadquarters,lubricationmustbedonetwiceayear.Wheneverpossible,thearmourer
shouldbesentaroundtooutlyingpolicestationsduringtheopenseasontolubricatethearms
thereasecondtime.

(vii)Theactionofallweapons,i.e.,theBolt,Striker,Strikerpoint,Cockingpiece,Extractor,Safety
Catch and Locking Bolt should be kept well oiled. Ordinarily, the action should be stripped,
cleaned and overhauled once in six months in the case of muskets at headquarters and once
yearly of weapons on charge at police stations. The Superintendent may, however, order that
thestrippingetc,ofarmsmaybecarriedoutmoreorlessasoftenashethinkfit.Subjecttothe
control of the Senior Superintendent of Police Superintendent of Police Commandant, the
ReserveInspector/QuarterMaster,theReserveInspectorinDistrict/Battalionheadquartersand
the Subedar in subdivisional headquarters are responsible for the proper maintenance of all
arms. Note: A trade pay of Rs. 10/ to the Head Constable Armourer and Rs. 5/ to a
ConstableArmourer is granted in the District Executive Force, Government Railway Policeand
TrainingInstitutions.
562.EachrepairingcentrewillbevisitedannuallybytheassistantinspectorofArmsCentralOrdinance
Depot, Jabalpur who will inspect all small arms, component parts and armourer's tools. The following
procedurewillbeadopted:A.I.A.visitofTheassistantInspectorofArmswillinspectallarmsin
eachdistrictonceinthreeyearsaccordingtotherosterpreparedintheofficeoftheInspectorGeneralof
Police,MadhyaPradesh.Priortotheinspection,theReserveInspectorortheSubedarinthecaseofsub
divisionalheadquarters,willpreparefortheuseoftheAssistantInspectorofArmsalistinduplicateofall
theweaponsinthearmoury,showingdateofreceiptfromtheCentralOrdinanceDepot,Jabalpur,andhe
willbepresentthroughouttheinspection.Oncompletionoftheinspection,theAssistantInspectorofArms
will send to the Superintendent of Police one copy of this list after endorsing his remarks. The
SuperintendentofPolicewillseethatallrepairsandreplacementsarecarriedoutandwhenthiscannotbe
donebythelocalarmourer,hewillobtainsanctionforthereturnoftheweapontotheArsenalforrepairs.

563.IndentsforarmsandcomponentpartsshouldbesubmittedtotheInspectorGeneral'sofficebythe
31stDecemberineachyear,atthesametimeastheindentsforammunition.

564.AmmunitionScaleofThescaleofammunitionsanctionedbyGovernmentisasunder:

.303and410ballammunition.

Service100rds.perweapon.

Training100rds.pertraineeperannum

.303ballpractice

ForspecialArmedForce65rds.percapitaperannum

ForD.E.F.50rds.percapitalperannum

.410Practice.

ForD.E.F.65rds.percapitalperannum

.381and.455ballammunition.

Service30rds.perweapon.

Practice60rds.percapitaperannum

Training70rds.pertraineeperannum

.303Brenammunition(forSAFonly)

Service500roundsperweapon.

Practice350roundsperweapon.

Training300roundsperweapon.

V.L.Pistolammunition(forSAFonly)

Service19rds.perweaponasfollows

12rs.illuminating

4rds.red.

3rds.green.

Practice1rd.per20men.
1rd.greenper20men.

1rd.illuminatingper14men.

.22ball.

Practice10rds.percapitalperannum

Training10rds.pertraineeperannum

GrenadesforG.F.Rifles(forSAFonly)

Service20perG.F.Rifle.

Practice10do

Training10do

Emergencyreserve50do

BallistaeCartridges(forSAFonly)

Service27perG.F.Rifle

Practice50do

Training20do

Emergencyreserve50do

Blankammunition10roundsperweaponperannum

.410buckshotammunition.

300rds.foreachreserveline.

20rds.foreachtahsilpolicestation.

10rds.foreachmusketforeachquarterguard.

20rds.foreachmusketsforeachtreasuryorbankguard.

565.AmmunitionforannualpracticeTheammunitionfortheannualpracticemustbetaken
from the stock which has been oldest in hand, the reserve being replenished from the stock received on
theannualindent.Ammunitionsupplied to police stations should be brought in when the men come into
headquartersfortheirannualcoursefreshammunitionbeingtakenoutwhentheyreturn.

566.Ammunitionis supplied for all districts from the Central Ordinance Depot, Jabalpur. Indent for the
annualsupplyshouldbesubmittedtotheInspectorGeneral'sofficeinQuintuplicatebythe31stDecember
ineachyear,sothatthenewstockmaybereceivedintimefortheannualpractice.Theammunitionwill
be supplied in two equal, installments, the first about the end of June and the other about the end of
August. Indents should include "Russian Petroleum lubricating oil" at the rate of 90 pints per 100
weapons.

567.AmmunitionconsignmentreceiptofDeliveryofconsignmentsofammunitionmustbetaken
bytheReserveInspectororReserveSubedar in person. The consignmentmustbeweighedandchecked
withtherailwayreceipt,andtheboxesandlabelsexamined.Iftheweightagreeswiththerailwayreceipt
andallboxesarecorrectlylabeled,deliveryshouldbetaken.
568. If the weight differs by 1 lbs. or more, delivery should be refused and a reference made to the
CentralOrdinanceDepot,Jabalpur.Iftheweightagrees,butanyboxesarewithoutlabels,deliverymaybe
taken,buttheboxesshouldnotbeopenednortheammunitioncheckeduntilreferencehasbeenmadeto
theCentralOrdinanceDepot,Jabalpur.Ifanyoftheboxesarereceivedwronglabeled,onlythoseproperly
labeledshouldbetakenover,anentrybeingmadeontherailwayreceiptshowingnumberandweightof
theportionoftheconsignmentofwhichdeliveryistaken.Themattershouldthenbereportedatonceto
theCentralOrdinanceDepot,Jabalpurandtherailwayauthority.

569. Magazine stores Custody and issue The following rules regulate the custody and issue of
magazinestores:

(i)Oneachboxofcartridgesreceived,alabelshallbeaffixedstating(1)dateofreceipt,(2)
description and (3) quantity, and the box or boxes shall be deposited in the
magazine.(ii)Aregisterofmagazinestoresshallbemaintainedunderthedirectionof
the reserve inspector or the Subedar in the case of subdivisional headquarters, who is
personallyresponsibleforthesafecustodyofallmagazinestoresandforthecorrectnessof
the register entries relating to them. The number and date of receipt vouchers should be
enteredagainsteachentryofreceiptintheregister.(iii)Atleasttwiceintheyearthe
Superintendentandthesubdivisionalofficerwillascertainbycomparisonofthestockwith
theregisterthattherearenodeficiencies.(iv)Thestockofammunitionshallbedivided
into two portions, the one to be called" the reserve stock" and the other " the expense
stock":andonlysomuchaswillsufficeforafortnight'ssupplyshouldordinarilybekeptin
the"expensestock".(v)Practiceammunitionshallbeissuedfromtimetotimeonthe
orderoftheSuperintendenttotheofficersuperintendingthepractice.Allsurplusremaining
after the day's practice shall be returned at once into the magazine. (vi) The
ammunitionusedatpracticewillalwaysbetakenfromtheoldeststockonhand.Ordinarily,
theserviceammunitionshouldbecalledinforthispurpose,beingreplacedbyfresherstock.
(vii) The proceeds of sale of lead taken from the butts after target practice and of
damaged bullets shall be credited to Government under the heading "Police Receipts
Miscellaneous"andshallnotbeutilizedintherepairsofbuttsandtargets.(viii)Empty
cartridgecasesshallbecollectedforreturntotheCentralOrdinanceDepot,Jabalpur.Save
in exceptional circumstances, indents for the supply of fresh ammunition should be
accompanied by the return of an equivalent number of empty cases. (ix) With the
exception noted in Rule (vii), the sale of arms, ammunition and the component parts
thereof, however, unserviceable they may be, is absolutely prohibited. Material which has
becomeunserviceableshouldbereturnedtothecentralordinanceDepot,Jabalpur.

570. GovernmentarmspossessionofDistinguishinggovernment marks are affixed on all

Governmentarmsandammunition,whethermanufacturedinEnglandorIndia,andanypersonwhomay
befoundtobeinunauthorizedpossessionofarmsandammunitionwhicharethepropertyofGovernment
without bearing the inverted arrow, should be prosecuted under the provisions of the Indian Arms Act,
1959andtheburdenofprovingthatthepossessionofsucharmsandammunitionislawful,willbeonhim.
All Government Arms which are sold or given away by Government will be distinguished by bearing the
markofinvertedarrows,thus:

571. Arms and ammunition Replacement of The following procedure will be adopted for the
replacement of arms or ammunition lost or become unserviceable: (i) A committee of three
membersshallusuallybeappointedtoinvestigatecasesinwhicharmsorbreechloadingammunitionhave
beenlost,aswellastocondemnarmswhichhavebecomeunserviceable.(ii)Thecommitteeshould
ordinarily consist of a magistrate, the District or Assistant Superintendent of Police and an Inspector.
(iii) The proceedings of the committee and IA Form Z 2098 in quadruplicate together with a
requisition in triplicate for arms or breachloading ammunition to be replaced, must be submitted to the
InspectorGeneral,who,aftercountersigningthesame,willtransmitthepaperstotheCentral Ordinance
Depot,Jabalpur.Note:Armswillfullydamagedorarmscomponentsthereofandammunitionnegligently
lostordestroyedwillbereplacedatthecostofthedefaulter.

572.ArmsandammunitionreturnofWhereverarms,ammunition,emptycasesorcomponentparts
are returned to the Ordinance Department, three delivery vouchers and one receipt voucher should
invariablybesent,thedeliveryvouchersbeingdulysigned.Separatesetsofvouchersshouldbesentfor
(a) small arms, (b) ammunition and empty cases and (c) component parts. The number and date of
originalvoucherswithwhichthestoreswerereceivedshouldbeenteredonallvouchers.

573.ArmsandammunitionindentforThefollowing instructions should be observed in preparing

indentsforarms,ammunition,componentparts,etc(i)Asarule,separateindentsshouldbesubmittedin
duplicatefor(a)Arms.(b)Ammunition.(c)Componentparts,and
(d)Rangoonoil.

(ii)Amonthorsobeforetheindentforammunitionfallsdueallemptycartridgecasesinhand
should be returned to the Central Ordinance Depot, Jabalpur, and an equivalent quality of
loadedammunitionshouldbeindentedfortomakeuptheauthorizedproportion.Asfaras
possible, empties should not be returned in several small batches, but all should be
dispatchedtotheCentralOrdinanceDepot,Jabalpurinonebatch.InthecaseofLeeEnfield
ammunition,emptiesshouldbereturnedinfullboxes,i.e.700,andinthecaseofrevolver
ammunitionsinfullboxes,i.e.300,asintheirplacetheOrdinanceDepartmentshallsupply
ammunition in packets of 10 and 12 rounds, respectively. Any empties remaining on hand
(which will invariably be below 10 in number in the case of LeeEnfield ammunition, and
below 12 in the case of revolver ammunition) should be accounted for in the indents as
loadedcartridges.

(iii)Amemorandum in the following form should as a rule be attached to every ammunition

indent:

DescriptionNumberofDateofdispatchNo.anddateofreceiptRemarks

ofcasescasestotheCentralvoucheronwhich

returnedOrdinanceDepotacknowledgedby

JabalpurOrdinanceDepartment

(Theorderintheprintedindentshouldbefollowed)

(iv)Anoteshouldbemadeinthe"Remarks"columninrespectofthenumberofcartridgeslost
andwrittenoffduringtheyearundertheInspectorGeneral'ssanction,thenumberanddate
of the sanction being quoted in support thereof. The quantities shown in the statement
referredtoaboveshouldtallyexactlywiththefiguresshowninthecolumn"nowrequired"in
theammunitionindent.

(v)Similarly,inthecaseofindentsforcomponentpartsamemorandumshouldbeattached
givingthenumberanddateofsanctionunderwhichthecompetentpartslostwereordered
tobewrittenoff.Inthecaseofdamagedones,thenumberanddateofthereceiptvouchers
onwhichtheywereacknowledgedbytheOrdinanceDepartmentshouldbequoted.

(vi)Emptycartridgecasesanddamagedcomponentpartsshouldbereturnedsufficientlyearly
to the Central Ordinance Depot, Jabalpur to allow of the necessary receipt vouchers being
furnishedbytheOrdinanceofficersbeforetheindentsfalldue,asitisuselesstosubmitthe
indentstotheInspectorGeneralofficewithouttheseparticulars,orwiththeremarkthatthe
numberanddateofthenecessaryreceiptvoucherswillbecommunicatedlateron.
SectionIVCareanduseofhandcuffs.

574.HandcuffscareanduseofThefollowingrulesinrespectofthecustody,repairandfittingonof
handcuffsaretobecarefullyobserved:(1)Allthehandcuffsinadistrictarenumberedconsecutively,the
numberandtheinitialletterofthedistrict,beingengravedontheminHindi.Thekeysbearcorresponding
letters and numbers, the handcuffs and their number should be entered in the police station list of
property. Officers in charge of police stations are held responsible for the handcuffs supplied to them.
Note:Inthestockbookkeptatheadquarters,thenumberofthehandcuffsissuedtoeachpolicestation
will be recorded. The numbering is very necessary in order to trace handcuffs lost, to prevent exchange
andtoensurethattherightkeysareused.(2)Thekeysofhandcuffsshouldhaveastrongdoublethongof
leatherorchainfixedtothe,ofsufficientlengthtopassabeltthrough.Constablesshouldbeinstructedto
carry the keys when traveling fastened to their belts. This will prevent their being lost or stolen. (3)
Handcuffs must be kept scrupulously clean and oiled, and officers and men should be instructed in their
use.Thekeysshouldneverbeusedin locking on handcuffs, but only used to open them. The handcuffs
should be closed on the wrist with a snap, care being taken to prevent any injury to the writs. By this
practicethereislesslikelihoodofthekeyswearingoutrapidly.Handcuffswhennotinuseshouldneverbe
keptclosed,butalwaysopenandreadyforuse.(4)Handcuffsshouldneverbeusedaspadlocksondoors,
etc,andofficerwillbeseverelypunishediftheyinfringethisrule.(5)Thelossofakeyshouldbereported
atonce,andthehandcuffssenttotheSuperintendentsorSubDivisionalOfficer.Onnoaccountshoulda
new key be made locally in the bazar to replace the one lost. All necessary repairs should be done at
headquarters.(6)Whenhandcuffsarefoundunserviceable,theyshouldbesenttoheadquartersatonce,if
keptonhandtheyareliabletobeusedandtheirusemayresultintheescapeofprisoners. (7)Alarge
numberofescapeshaveoccurredthroughprisonersslippingtheirhandsthroughhandcuffs.Thisistheresult
ofcarelessnessinnotseeingthatthehandcuffsfitproperly.Handcuffsofasizetofitthewristsofprisoners
should be selected for use in each case and closed to the appropriate notch, not compressing the wrist, but
sufficientlyclosetorenderimpossibletheremovalofthehandfromthecuff.

PARTV(THEWORKINGOFPOLICESTATIONS)P.R.575709

CHAPTERI(ThePoliceStationanditsStaff)

SectionIIntroductory.

575.PoliceStationAccordingtoSection4,CriminalProcedureCodeapolicestationmeansanypost
or place declared, generally or specially, by the State Government to be a police station, and includes
anylocalareaspecifiedbytheStateGovernmentinthisbehalf.Apolicestationisthusageographical
unit, comprising not only town and village lands, but also forests, riverbeds and waste lands. It is
constitutedbyaformalgazettenotification,whichdeclaresthatcertainpolicepostsinadistrictshallbe
thepolicestationsofthatdistrict,andshallincludethelocalareasattachedtothemasshowninthelists
maintained in the office of the Superintendent of Police in that district. The lists referred to are open to
occasional revision in points of detail by the Collector, and the Superintendent of Police in consultation,
butanyimportantchangesinthemmustbereportedfortheprevioussanctionoftheStateGovernment.
Theadvantagesoflocalknowledgeareadmittedlyverygreatand,therefore,frequenttransfersaretobe
avoided.

SectionIITheCircleInspector.
576. Circle Inspector Police stations are grouped in circles, each of which is in charge of a Circle
Inspector.TheCircleInspectorisresponsibleforallpoliceworkinhiscircle,andespeciallyforseeingthat
every SubInspector, Assistant SubInspector, Head Constable and Constable under his authority
possesses an efficient knowledge of his duties and responsibilities. To enable him to be thoroughly
conversant with all that goes on in his circle, each SubInspector or Assistant SubInspector will submit
throughhimaweeklydiary,whichhewillforwardedtotheSuperintendent.

577.CircleInspectorpowersofUnder Section 551, Criminal Procedure Code, a Circle Inspector

exercises within his circle all the powers of investigation possessed by a station officer, but it must be
clearlyunderstoodthatheisfirstandforemostasupervising,andnotaninvestigatingofficer.Heshould
takespecial not of the progress of important cases, and should be ready to assist in any investigation
wherehisassistanceseemstoberequired.Buttheresponsibilityforinvestigationsshouldordinarilyrest
withthestationofficer,andtheCircleInspectorshouldnottakethedirectconductofinvestigationsout
ofthehandsofhissubordinateswithoutspecialreason.Wheneverheattendsacase,heshouldsignthe
casediaryfortheperiodofhisattendance.

578. Circle Inspector Duties of The duties of Circle Inspector may be summarized briefly as
follows:

(a) He should visit every police station area in his circle at least once in three months, and will make a
thorough inspection of each police station at least one in six months. In particular, he will see that the
ordersbytheSuperintendentathislastinspectionhavebeencarriedout,andthatthepolicestationstaff
showsuchknowledgeofdrill,lawpoliceprocedureandcriminalsastheirrespectiveranksrequire.

(b) Hewillseethatthesubordinatepoliceofhiscircleperformtheirduties honestly and efficiently, that

their arms and accoutrements are in good order, that discipline is maintained, and that all complaints,
occurrencesandinvestigationsarefaithfullyandcorrectlyreportedintheprescribedregisters.

(c)HewillmaintainaDigestofGeneralDiariesofpolicestationunderhischarge,keepintouchwithcrime
in his circle and coordinate the efforts of his SubInspectors in dealing with organized or professional
crime.Hewillguidetheinvestigationsinallimportantcases,butwillnottakethedirectconductofcases
outofthehandsofhissubordinateswithoutspecialreasons.

(d) He will see that cooperation is maintained between the various police stations of his circle and
betweenthemandthepolicestationsofothercircles.

(e) He will see that the surveillance of criminals in his circle is effectively maintained and will be
responsibleforwritingupintelligentlyallhistorysheets.

(f)Hewillberesponsibleforreportingforrewardorpunishmentthegoodconductormisconductofallthe
policeinhiscircle.

(g) He will keep the Superintendent informed of all occurrences in his circle which he or the District
Magistrate ought to know in the interests of the administration. It is especially his duty to report all
seditionsmovementsordisaffectionwiththeactionsofGovernment,andthespreadofanyscare,rumor
orpracticewhichmightcausetrouble,ifnotchecked.

(h)HewillberesponsiblefortheinspectionofshopslicensedundertheArms,ExplosivesandPoisonsActs
andofpetroleuminstallations.
(i)Hewillkeepadailydiary,inwhichhewillnotehismovements,theworkonwhichheisengaged,and
allmattersofinterestwhichcometohisknowledge.Acopyofthediarywillbesubmittedweeklytothe
Superintendent.

(j)Toenablehimtomoverapidlyabovehiscirclehewillkeeparidingponyandabaggageponyoralight
cartdrawnbytwoponiesorbullocks.

(k) He must on the occasion of his visits to police stations in order to test the accuracy of the entries
regarding the number of births, deaths and stillbirths made in the kotwars books, first question any
kotwarwhomaybepresentatthepolicestationduringhisinspectionandthencomparetheentrieswith
those made in the police register. He must also, on the first day of each quarter, submit to the
SuperintendentofPoliceintheprescribedform.Areportshowingtheresultsofthecheckingdonebyhim
at police stations during the proceeding quarter. Only those entries in the police register should be
consideredascheckedwhichhaveactuallybeenverifiedindetailfromthekotwarsbook.

SectionIIITheStationOfficer.

579.StationOfficerExceptinthebiggercities,theofficerinchargeofapolicestationisinvariablya
SubInspector or Assistant SubInspector. Within the limits of his charge he is the chief investigation
officer, and as such he should conduct all investigations is person, so far as circumstances permits. His
responsibilities in this matter must be carefully maintained, and superior officers should never set him
aside,withoutspecialreason.Shoulditbenecessary,owingtotheabsenceofthestationofficerorany
other cause, for a subordinate to undertake an investigation, the station officer must satisfy himself by
perusingthecasediaryandquestioningtheinvestigatingofficerthattheinvestigationhasbeenfullyand
properlyconducted,mustremedywhatisdefective,andmusttakeovertheinvestigationassoonasheis
freetodoso.

580.Station Officer power of An officer in charge of a police station exercises as such, varied
powersundertheCriminalProcedureCode.Thechiefofthemaresummarizedbelow:

(a)UnderSection55,(Now41)Powertoarrestvagabondsandhabitualrobbers.

(b)UnderSection84(Now79)Powertoendorseawarrantforexecution outside the jurisdiction of the

issuingcourt.

(c)Under Section 94(Now 91) Power to issue written order for the production of anything required for
thepurposesofaninvestigation.

(d)UnderSection127and128(Now129)Powertodisperseunlawfulassemblies.

(e)UnderSection153Powertoenteranyplacewithinhisjurisdictionandsearchforfalseweightsand
measures.

(f)UnderSections156and157Powertoinvestigatecognizablecaseswithinhisjurisdiction.

(g)Under Section 165 Power to search a house or other place within his jurisdiction for any thing
necessaryfortheconductofaninvestigation.
(h)UnderSection174Powertoinvestigatecasesofunnaturalorsuspiciousdeath.

(i)UnderSections60(Now56)169,170and497(Now437)Powertoreleaseonbondorbail.

581.StationOfficerdutiesofNexttotheinvestigationanddetectionofspecificoffences,themost
importantdutyofastationofficeristhepreventionofcrime.Hisdutiesinthismatterarecloselybound
up with those of other members of the police station staff, and the subject is, therefore, dealt with
comprehensivelyinthesectionentitledtouringandpatrol.

582.Asthestationofficerisresponsiblefortheproperperformanceoftheirdutiesbyhissubordinates,it
isimportantthatheshouldfrequentlyverifytheiraccountsoftheirdoingsandtheaccuracyofthereports
madebythem.Toeffecthis,itisnotnecessarythatheshouldmakespecialtoursinhiscircleitshould
beeasyforhimwhilemovingabouttokeephimselfinformedofthedutiesperformedandenquiriesmade
byconstablesinvillagesthroughwhichheispassingandofthemethodoftheirexecution.

583.StationOfficerRoutingDutiesofTheroutinedutiesofastationofficermaybesummarized
asfollows:

(a)Whenpresentatthepolicestation,hewillpersonallysupervisetheroutineworkofthepolicestation
andwillbecarefultoseethattherearenoarrearsofcorrespondence.Hewillseethatallentriesmadeby
thestationwriterintheregistersofthepolicestationareaccurate,andwillcheckthecashbalanceand
countersignthegeneraldiaryandthecashbook(ifsatisfiedtoitscorrectness)daily.Onreturnfromtour,
hewillchecktheentriesmadeduringhisabsenceandwillnotethathehasdonesointheroznamcha.

Note:UnderSection44ofthePoliceAct,1861,andsections154and155ofCriminalProcedureCode,
thestationofficerisresponsibleforthecorrectmaintenanceofthegeneraldiary.

(b)HemustenquirethoroughlyintotheexpenditureofanyGovernmentmoneyadvancedforthepurchase
ofbuildingmaterials,etc,andsatisfyhimselfthattheoutlaywasnecessaryandwascorrectlybroughtto
account. If any embezzlement of any kind occurs and he has neglected his duties of examination and
check,hewillbeheldresponsiblejointlywiththestationwriter.

(c)property in the police station, and for seeing that all his subordinates have their full equipment, and
maintain it in proper order. To this end, kit inspection should be held on the first and third Mondays of
eachmonth.

(d)If the town or city in which his police station lies is provided with a special police force for the
protection of life and property, he will see that the town constables are vigilant and constant in their
patrolling, and that property is protected and crime prevented. On the commission of an offence he will
ascertainwhetheritwasinanywayduetoneglectofdutyonthepartofthepolice.

(e)Whenathisheadquarters,hewillpersonallytakechargeofthemorningparadeandsuperintendand
instructionofthestaff.Hewillcommunicatetothemsuchordersandinformationcontainedinthepolice
gazetteandcriminalintelligencegazetteasitisdesirableforthemtoknow.Hewillbepresenttohearthe
reports of the village watchmen and will enquire from them particulars as to any bad or suspicious
charactersresidentintheirvillagesandastoabscondoffendersonceresidenttherein.

(f) He will verify by local enquiry every case of accidental or suspicious death in which he was unable
personallytoholdtheinquestprescribedbySection174,CriminalProcedureCode.
(g)HewillsubmitaweeklydiarytotheCircleInspector,containingabriefaccountofalloffencesreported
duringtheweek,andtheactionofthepolicethereon,andnotesofalloccurrencesofinterest.

Note:ThediaryisdistinctfromtheweeklyconfidentialreportssubmitteddirecttotheSuperintendent.

(h)Inorderthathemaymovefreelyandquicklyovertheareainhischarge,hewillkeeparidingpony
which must be fit for the work required of it and be properly equipped. With the sanction of the
Superintendent,alightcartdrawnbyponiesorbullocksmaybekeptinsteadofapony.

584. Station Officer order of seniority for UnderSection 4(I) (p) Criminal Procedure Code, the
expressionOfficerInchargeofpolicestationincludeswhentheofficerinchargeofthepolicestationis
absent from the police station or unable from illness or other cause to perform his duties, the police
officerpresentatthepolicestationwhoisnextinranktosuchofficer,andisabovetherankofconstable
orwhentheStateGovernmentsodirects,anyotherpoliceofficersopresent.Noordershavebeenissued
by the State Government substituting any other officer for the senior officer in the circumstances. The
Superintendentshouldplaceonrecordandcommunicatetothepolicestationstaff,theorderofseniority
ofthestationheadconstablesforthepurposeofthedevolutionofthestationofficersduties.Themaking
over the taking over of these duties should be recorded in the general diary over the signature of both
officers.

585.Charge Certificate When a permanent change of station officers takes place, a formal charge
certificatewillbesubmittedbytherelievingofficertotheSuperintendent.Thestatementofthearms,etc,
should be attached and the relieved officer should furnish an explanation regarding any deficiencies or
damagethatmayhaveoccurredduringhistenureofoffice.

SectionIVTheSecondInvestigationOfficer.

586.Investigating Officer Duties of At important police stations one or more Assistant Sub
Inspectors are attached in proportion to the normal amount of crime registered as subordinate
investigatingofficer.AnAssistantSubInspectoristheassistantanddeputyoftheOfficerinchargeofthe
Police Station, who, without detracting from his own authority or ultimate responsibilities, my delegate
powersanddutiesgenerallyorspecificallytooneorotherofhisassistants.AnAssistantSubInspectoris
required to have approximately the same standard of efficiency in all branches of police station work,
detective,preventiveandadministrative,asaSubInspectorbuthisresponsibilitiesarelessinthatheis
notinindependentchargeandhispowersaresubjecttothedetailedcontrolandsupervisionoftheSub
Inspector, but when he is given an independent charge of a small police station his duties and
responsibilitiesarethesameasthatofaSubInspector.InrespectofinvestigationtheSubInspectoris
requiredto exercise careful supervision over the work of his Assistant SubInspector, but need not and
shouldnotnormallytakeintohisownhandsaninvestigationstartedbyanAssistantSubInspectorextent
underthecircumstanceswhenconditionsdonotpermittheAssistantSubInspectortotakeupthework
orwhentheSubInspectorisorderedtodosobyasuperiorofficer.

SectionVTheStationWriter.

587.Station writer Duties of The station writer is a literate head constable who acts as clerk,
accountantandrecordkeeperatapolicestation.Heisalsooccasionallytheofficerinchargeofthepolice
station.

588.AsclerkAsclerkofthepolicestation,thestationwriterperformsthefollowingduties:
(1) He receives and open the dak, and hands to the officer in charge of the police station all papers
intendedforhim.Hekeepstheregisterofcorrespondence,writesallreportsandreturnscalledforbythe
Superintendentsoffice,andisresponsiblethatallpendingpapers,andpromptlydisposedof.Attheclose
ofeverymonth,heentersupinthestationdiaryalistofunansweredreferences.

(2)Every morning, he brings to the notice of the officer in charge of the police station (if the latter is
presentatthestation)allpostponedordersandpendingpapersawaitingexecutionandreply.Atorafter
themorningparade,herecordstheordersofthesameofficerastothedistributionofdutiesfortheday.

(3)He writes up the general diary and all the other police station registers. He sees that the files of the
Police Gazette and Criminal Intelligence Gazette are kept up to date, and that all orders and notices
contained in them when concern the staff or the work of the staff are carefully noted. He registers all
birthsanddeathsreportedatthestationbythevillagewatchmanorbyprivatepersons.

589.AsAccountantAsaccountant,beisresponsibleforthecorrectnessofthecashbookandledger,
ofthecashbalanceinhand,andofallaccountsofreceiptsorexpenditurerenderedtohissuperiors.He
must without fail bring every item of receipt of expenditure promptly and fully to account. If any
appropriation of public money to purposes for which it was not intended occurs, or if money shown as
expendedisnotexpendedorisexpendedinadifferentway from that shown, he is boundtoreportthe
matteratoncetotheSuperintendent.Hewillnotbeallowedtoshieldhimselfbypleadingtheordersofa
superiorofficer,butwillbeheldresponsibleformalversationswhichwouldnothavebeenpossibleifhis
accounts had accurately represented the facts. He writes out invoices and checks and files receipts and
othervouchersforpaymentsmade.Hepreparesthemonthlypayabstractsandamountsofdeductionand
stoppagesfrompayofall the officers and men of the station, and sees that acquaintance rolls areduly
signedandforwarded..

590. As Record keeper As recordkeeper, he is responsible that all registers and other records are
safelykeptandthattheydonotsufferinjuryfromdamp,verminothercauses.

591.Theotherliteratepoliceofficersattachedtothepolicestationshouldgivethewritersuchassistance
inthedischargeofthesedutiesastheofficerinchargemaydirect.

592. In the absence of SubInspector In the absence of his SubInspector or Assistant Sub
Inspector, the station writer touches (a) drill and (b) procedure to the men at the station and
communicatestotheconstablessuchinformationastooffencesandoffenderscontainedintheCriminal
Intelligence Gazette as it is desirable for them to know. If he is the senior head constable at the police
station,andisleftinchargeofit,heshouldnotleaveittomakeinvestigationhimself,butshoulddelegate
theduty,underSection157.CriminalProcedureCode,tothegashtiorotherheadconstable,Evenifno
other head constable is present, the writer should only leave the police station for an investigation in a
caseofgreaturgency.

SectionVITheGashtiHeadConstable.

593.GashtiHeadConstableInadditiontothestationwriterthereisattachedtoeverypolicestation
atleastoneheadconstable,knownasthegashtiheadconstable,whoisthestationofficersassistantand
right hand man in the collection of information about crime and criminals in the police station area, the
surveillance of known bad characters, and generally, the detection and prevention of crime. His duties
with regard to the prevention of crime are explained in Section IX of this chapter. With regard to
detection, the head constable has to commence, and, if necessary, carry out the investigation into any
offencewhichisreportedintheabsenceofthestationofficer,orwhichthestationofficer,forreasontobe
specificallyrecorded,isnotfreetotakeup.

594. Gashti Head Constable Duties of The gashti head constable has also to perform certain
generalduties

SectionVIITheConstable.

595.ConstableConstablesshouldnotbeentrustedwiththeinvestigationofoffencesorotherdutiesof
asimilarresponsiblecharacter,thoughtheinvestigatingofficermayavailhimselfoftheirassistanceunder
hisdirectsupervisionandorders.Ordinary,aconstableshouldonlybesentoutfromapolicestationfor
the performance of some specific duty under the special orders of the station officer, and, unless the
distance is too great, or other special reasons exist, should ordinarily be back at the police station by
nightfall.Constablesshouldnotbeemployedtocheckvitalstatisticsorondutieswhicharedegradingor
whichmakethepoliceunnecessarilyunpopular,suchasthedestructionofownerlessdogsorsickanimals,
theimpressingofcarts,thecollectionofchildrenforvaccination,orthelike.

596.ConstableDutiesofThedutiesforwhichconstablesattachedtopolicestationmaybedeputed
awayfromthepolicestationarebrieflyspeakingasfollows:

597.Duty Certificate On being told off for any of the duties enumerated above, a constable will be
givenadutycertificateinwhichtheordersgivenhimwillbebrieflyrecordedandhisdeparturefromthe
policestationwillbenotedintheroznamcha.Hisreturnwillbesimilarlynoted,togetherwillbriefdetails
ofhisreport,unlesstheenquiryonwhichhewasdeputedisofaconfidentialnature.Literateconstables
willendorsetheirreportonthebackofthedutycertificatebeforereturningittothestationofficer.

598.Theseordersarenotintendedtocoverthewholerangeofdutiestobeperformedbyconstablesorto
circumscribethosedutieswithinnarrowlimits.Theymerelyindicatethegenerallinesonwhichthestaffof
apolicestationshouldbeutilized.

599.Duties Distribution of While inspecting a police station, inspecting officers should satisfy
themselvesthatdutiesfairlyandevenlydistributedandareproperlyperformed,thattheyarecarriedout
insuchawayastocausetheleastpossibletroubleandannoyancetothepeople,thatthestationofficer
makesafullandproperuseofhisstaff,andthattheimportantdutyofkeepingtotouchwithsuspicious
gangsandsuspectedpersonsisnotneglected.

SectionVIIIOutposts.

600.OutpostsOutpostsaremaintainedoncertainmainreadswherethereisalargevolumeoftraffic,
atcertainvillageswhereimportantbazaarsareheld,orinbordertractswhereroaddacoitiesorrobberies
are frequent. The staff generally consists of a head constable and a few constables. A outpost is not a
policestationwithinthemeaningofSection4(s),CriminalProcedureCode,andtheofficerinchargehas
noindependentpowersofinvestigation.

601. The staff of a out post forms part of the staff of the police station to which it is subordinate. Its
sphere of action and special duties, together with the system of patrolling to be carried out, will be
determinedbytheCircleInspector,subjecttotheapprovaloftheSuperintendent.Theheadconstablein
charge will be in constant communication with the station officer, and will immediately report to him
 cognizablecrimesandimportantoccurrences.Hewillmakesuchperiodicalreportstothestationofficeras
theSuperintendentmaydirectonthedisciplineofhisguardandtheperformanceoftheirduties.

SectionIXTouringandPatrol.

602.CrimepreventionofTheobjectofpoliceorganizationisnotmerelythedetectionofcrimebutits
prevention,andtheunravelingofoffencesandthepunishmentofoffendersisonlyofvalueinsofarasit
detersaparticularsoffenderorcriminalsingeneral,fromfurtherwrongdoing.

603.Prevention methods of The methods adopted for the prevention of crime are, firstly, the
collection by the station officer and his staff of complete information as to the habits and doings of all
criminals both individuals and classes, resident in their circle, and of all vagrants and wandering tribes
who visit it, and, secondly surveillance and prosecutions for bad livelihood. The foremost means to this
endare:

(a)systematictouringbythestationofficerandhisheadconstables

(b)regularandearlyreportingoffactsastocrimeandcriminalsbyvillagewatchmen

(c)carefulmaintenanceofthevillagecrimenotebook

(d)patrollingofmainthoroughfares

(e) examination, under a magistrates warrant, of the premises of known receivers of stolen property,
coinersofforgers.

604.TouringinvillagesOrdinarilyspeaking,thestationofficershouldhimselfvisiteveryvillageinhis
circle not less often that once in three months. A list should be prepared under the orders of the Circle
Inspector and kept in every police station showing all the villages of the police station area classified
accordingtotheperiodsinwhichtheyshouldbevisited,viz:

(a)onceamonth

(b)onceeverytwomonths

(c)onceeverythreemonths

The Superintendent should check the list carefullyat his inspections and revise itwhennecessary.Ifthe
station officer is unable, owing to investigation work, to visit any village for the prescribed number of
times,heshoulddeputehisheadconstabletodosoforhim.Thestationofficershouldtakecaretokeep
the police station staff continually informed as to his movements. The dates of the visits paid to each
villageshouldbeenteredinthelist,theentrybeingmadeinredinkifthevisitwasbyaheadconstable.
Noentryshouldbemadeagainstavillagewhichthevisitingofficermerelypassedthroughonhiswayto
anothervillage.

605.Thoughconstablesarenolongerrequiredtovisitvillagesexceptintheperformanceofsomespecific
duty, every constable at the police station is expected to know all persons entered in the surveillance
register by sight as well as notorious bad characters of neighboring circles, and duties should be so
distributedastosecurethis.
 606.SubInspectorandHeadConstableDutiesofItmaybeusefultosummarizebrieflythechief
dutieswhichhavetobeperformedbyaSubInspectororaheadconstableontour:

(a) He should enquire from village headmen and watchmen about the movements of all gangs and
suspiciouscharacters,andshouldusehispersonalinfluencetosecurethattheadventofsuchpersonsis
reportedpromptly.

(b)Heshouldlookupallpersonsundersurveillanceandseehowtheyaresupportingthemselves.

(c)Heshouldkeepacarefullookoutforwanderinggangs,proclaimedoffenders,orescapedconvicts.

(d) He should try and obtain clues to undetected cases, or to the whereabouts of missing children or
cattle.

(e)Heshouldvisitallbazaars,liquorsshops,drugshopsandotherhauntsofbadcharactersinhiscircle.

(f)Heshouldvisitallsaraisandcampinggrounds,andascertainwhohascomeandgone.

(g)Heshouldhastenatoncetothesceneofanyseriouscrimecommittedinhisneighborhoodofwhichhe
receivesnewseventhoughitbeoutsidehisownjurisdiction.

(h) He should pay particular attention to the way in which the circular orders for the surveillance of
criminaltribesarecarriedout.

general instructions can be issued for the patrolling of roads by the police. Such patrolling is probably
nowhere necessary by day, while the need for night patrols varies with the local custom as to night
traveling,withthecharacterofthedistrict,andwithseasonandeconomicconditionsoftheyear.Every
Superintendent should, therefore, frame a road patrol scheme for each police station in his jurisdiction,
takinginto account the requirements of the various seasons in a normal year, and making provision for
anyextraprecautionsthatmaybenecessaryatabnormaltimes.Inspectingofficersshouldmakeapoint
ofseeingthattheseschemesarecarriedoutintelligently,andthatthesystemofpatrollingisnotallowed
tobecomerigidormechanical.

PARTV(THEWORKINGOFPOLICESTATIONS)P.R.575709

CHAPTERII(ThePoliceStationanditsDailyWork)

SectionIThebuildinganditsequipment.

608. Police Station building The police station building ordinarily consists of central office room
flankedbytwolockupsandastrongroom(malkhana)withaconstablesbarrackorguardroomandtwo
rooms for the inspecting officers at the back. In first class police stations there is also a room for the
stationofficerandaroomforthestationwriter.

609.Apolicestationshouldbeapatternoforderandcleanlinessbothinsideandout.Thereshouldbea
placeforeverything and the officer in charge will be held responsible that everything is in its place. The
armsnotinuseshouldbeinthearmsrack.Theaccoutrementsandbatonsshouldbehungonpegs.The
beddingintheconstablesbarrackshouldbeneatlybulledupwhennotinuse.Nocookingshouldallowed
inside the barrack, no cloths should be hung from the roof, and no rubbish accumulated under the
charpoys.

610.PoliceStationarmamentatAttahsilpolicestationstherewillbefromeighttotenmuskets,
andatotherpolicestationsasmallernumber,withtenroundsofbuckshotandtenroundsofballcartridge
weapon. There must be a cartridge pouch for each musket.Bayonetswill not form a part of the District
ExecutiveForcearmamentexceptfortreasuryguardsandescorts.Sixbayonetsandscabbardsshouldbe
keptineachheadquarterpolicestationandineachtahsilpolicestationand50bayonetsandscabbardsin
eachheadquarterslinesfortheuseoftreasuryguardsandescorts.

611. Handcuffs and legirons Handcuffs and legirons must also be kept. The following is the
authorized proportion of handcuffs:(1)Ten pairs at each tahsil police station.(2) Six pairs at an ordinary
policestation.

NoteAtcertainpolicestationsalargernumbermaybenecessary.Asmallsurplusshouldalwaysbekept
inreserveatheadquarters.

612.Arms,accoutrements,handcuffsandlegironsmustbekeptcleanandingoodorder.Theymustbe
storedinasecureplaceandpreservedfromdamp.

613.AnallowanceattherateofRs.7permensemforeachpolicestationismadeforthepurchaseofoil
forlightingandofcountrystationary.TheSuperintendentshoulddistributethisamonghispolicestations
accordingtotheirrequirements.

614.AteverypolicestationthereshouldbeaHindimapshowingthepositionofallvillagesincludedinthe
policestationarea.

615. Police Station Lists The following lists (mounted on pasteboard) should be hung up in every
policestation:

(1)ListofGovernmentproperty(includingActsandbooksofreference).

(2)Listofprescribedregisters.

(3)Listofvillagesinthepolicestationarea.

(4)Listofmagistrateshavingjurisdiction.

(5)Listsofmagistratesempoweredtoholdinquests.

(6) ListofAssistantSurgeonsandAssistantMedicalOfficersinthedistrictauthorizedtomake
postmortemexaminations,withplacesofresidence.

(7)Listofpersonsexemptedunderthearmsact.

(8)Listofpersonslicensedtodistilspirits.

(9)Listoflicensedretailshopsforspiritsanddrugs.

(10) List of towns in the district in which the gambling act, 1867 as amended by the Public
Gambling(MadhyaPradeshAmendment)Act,1927,isinforce.

(11)ListoftownsinthedistrictinwhichSection34ofthePoliceAct,1861,isinforce.

(12)Listofpublicferries.

616.PoliceStationformsThefollowingformsaresuppliedtopolicestations:
 (1)Abstractofcontingentexpenditure.

(2)Abstractofpayandacquaintanceroll.

(3)Applicationfordetentioninpolicecustody,Section167,CriminalProcedureCode.

(4)Applicationfordetentioninmagisterialcustody,Section167,CriminalProcedureCode.

(5)Badcharacterroll.

(6)Suspiciousstrangerroll.

(7)Bondofaccusedandsurety,Sections169and170,CriminalProcedureCode.

(8)Bondofprosecutorandwitnesses,Sections169and170,CriminalProcedureCode.

(9)ChargesheetSections169and170,CriminalProcedureCode.

(10)Dutycertificate.

(11)Invoiceform.

(12)Ordertoattendaninvestigation,Section160,CriminalProcedureCode.

(13)Ordertoproduceanarticle,Section91,(NowSection88)CriminalProcedureCode.

(14) (a)RecordmadeunderSection165(1),CriminalProcedureCode.(b)Recordmadeunder
Section165(3),CriminalProcedureCode.

(15)Receiptfordietmoney.

(16)Reportofcompletionofinvestigation,Section173,CriminalProcedureCode.

(17)ReportofinquestSection171,CriminalProcedureCode.

(18)Reportofseizureofproperty,Section523,(NowSection457)CriminalProcedureCode.

(19)Requisitionforexaminationofwoundedperson.

(20)Requisitionforapostmortemexamination.

(21)Summonstoattendaninquest,Section175,CriminalProcedureCode.

(22) Ordertoattendandwitnessasearch,Section103,(NowSection100)CriminalProcedure
Code.

(23)NotificationunderSection157(b),CriminalProcedureCode.

(24)CommunicationunderSection173(b),CriminalProcedureCode.

617.BooksatPoliceStationThefollowingbooks(invernacular)shouldbeineverypolicestation:

(1)TheIndianPenalCode.

(2)TheCriminalProcedureCode.

(3)ThePoliceRegulations.

(4)ManualforPoliceConstables.

(5)TheMadhyaPradeshGamesAct.
 (6)CriminaltribesactiveinMadhyaPradesh.

618.PoliceStationotherGovernmentPropertyEverypolicestationshouldhave:

(1) Sixormorepairsofhandcuffs,oneormorepairsoflegirons,andoneironchain6feet
long,foreachpairofhandcuffs.

(2)Astrongtreasurechest,securelyburiedinthefloor.

(3)Achestoralmirahforthecustodyofregistersandotherrecords.

(4)Goodlocksforthehavalats,malkhana,treasurechestandrecordchest.

(5) A charpoy, two sheets and some powdered charcoal for the conveyance of corpses to
headquarters.

(6)Atableandchairfortheuseofinspectingofficers.

(7)Blanketsfortheuseofprisonersconfinedinthelockup.

(8) Cooking vessels for prisoners confined in the lockup, viz., two lotas, two batwas, two
thalis.

(9)Oneormoreinvestigationwalletsforthecarriageofinvestigationforms.

SectionIIThelockuporhavalat.

619.LockupsOnarrivalatapolicestationeveryprisonerwhoisnotreleasedonbailmust,afterbeing
searched,beimmediatelyconfinedinthelockup.AnoticeinEnglishandHindi shall be hung up outside
thelockupateverypolicestation,showingthemaximumnumberofthemaleorfemaleprisonerswhich
thelockupisauthorizedbyGovernmentisaccommodate.Theauthorizednumbershallneverbeexceeded
and any excess shall be accommodated in a convenient room or building under an adequate guard. No
prisoner shall be permitted to leave the lockup after nightfall, except under special emergent
circumstances.

Note:500cubicfeetisconsideredtobeasuitableallowanceforeachadultprisonerinapolicelockup,
andthemaximumnumbertobedetainedineachlockupshouldbefixedaccordingly.

620.PrisonerscareofPersonsconfinedinthelockupofapolicestationmustbeproperlyfedand
tended,andallowedtoperformtheirdailyablutions.Theymustnotbesubjectedtomorerestraintthanis
necessarytopreventtheirescape(Section50,CriminalProcedureCode).Personswhoarekeptforseveral
daysinlockupunderadetentionorremandorder,shouldbetakenoutforairendexercisedaily.

621. The officer in charge of a police station is responsible that the blankets allowed for the use of
prisonersinthelockupareingoodorderthatfreshwaterisplacedineachlockupeverymorning,and
anystalewaterremovedthatinlockupsarecleanthatanearthenurinaliskeptineachlockupandthat
any soil polluted by urine or focal matter is dug up and replaced by dry earth and that any defects in
ventilation,shelter,orrepairarepromptlyreportedtotheSuperintendent.

622. Prisoners escape from lock ups If a prisoners escapes from a police lockup, owing to
defective fastenings, insecure doors, windows, apertures for ventilation or otherwise, or by means of
articles concealed on his person the head constable or other officer in charge of the watch will be held
equallyresponsiblewiththeconstableonwatchatthetimeofescape,unlessheisprovedtohavetakenall
reasonable precautions within his power. In cases where the escape is effected by means of articles
concealed about the prisoners person, the head constable or other officer in charge of the watch will be
relieved or responsibility, only is such article was supplied to the prisoner after he had been thoroughly
searched.
623.InsecurelockupWheneveritmaybenecessarytoopenthedoorofalockup,theconstable
ondutymustcalltheofficerinchargeofthewatch,whowilltakesuchprecautionsasmaybenecessaryto
prevent a rush or escape. When a lockup is in an insecure state, all males accused of nonbailable
offenceswhoareconfinedinitshouldbesecurelyhandcuffed.

624. Prisoners visitors to Prisoners under custody in the police lockup are entitled to see and
consulttheirlegalrepresentativeatreasonablehours.Anylawyerdesiringtoseehisclientundercustody
inthepolicelockupmustobtainpermissionoftheofficerinchargeofthepolicestationtodoso,andthis
permissionshouldalwaysbegrantedtohimwithdueregardtotheruleslaiddownfortheworkingofthe
policestation.

SectionIIIThedailyworkataPoliceStation.

625. Daily work at a Police Station There shall be a daily morning roll call and parade of all the
constablespresentatthepolicestationexceptthesentryonduty.Allorderswhichitmaybenecessaryto
givetothemenwillbecommunicatedattheparadebytheofficerincharge.Weatherpermitting,anhours
drillwillfollow.Afterparadetheofficerinchargeshouldinstructallrankspresentinlaw,policeprocedure
andthehabitsofcriminaltribes,andshouldquestionthemwithregardtotheirknowledgeofthecriminals
residentintheircircle.Anhourshouldsufficefordrillandinstruction.Themenwillthenbetoldofftotheir
variousdutiesfortheday.Arosterofdutiesshouldbemaintainedandthedutiesshouldbeallottedfairly
bytheofficerincharge,sothateachmanmayhavehisturnofnightanddayworkoroffatigueoreasy
duty,withsufficienttimeforfoodandrecreation.

626.During the day, leave of absence for a specified time may be granted to onethird of the men off
duty.Thetimeofleavingthepolicestation,theleavegrantedandthetimeofreturnshouldbeenteredin
thegeneraldiary.Duringthenight,theguardondutywillsleepinthepolicestationandtherestofthe
menintheirquarters.

627.Anyconstableleavinghispolicestationonanydutywillbefurnishedwithadutycertificate,which
will be endorsed by the reserve inspector or Subedar if his duty takes him to headquarters, or by the
mukaddam,patel or patwari of the village which he visits. On his return from duty he will deliver up his
certificatetotheofficerinchargewhowillsignitandfileitatthepolicestation.

628. Sentry Duties of There will be a sentry night and day at every police station situated at the
headquartersofadistrictortahsil.Itwillbethedutyoftheconstableonwatchtoguardtheprisonersin
the lockup, the strong room, the treasurechest and all property generally in the station. The treasure
chestshouldordinarilybekeptinthestrongroomandthelockupofthisroom(orofthetreasurechest,if
itisnotkeptinthestrongroom),shouldinvariablybeexaminedbytherelievedsentryinthepresenceof
the relieving sentry. Prisoners in the lockup are to be counted by both the relieved and the relieving
sentry. The keys of the strong room, the treasure chest and the lockup will remain with the officer in
chargeofthepolicestation.

629.PoliceStationGuarddetailingofAtsunriseandatsunsettheofficerinchargeofthestation
or,intheabsenceofallpoliceofficerssuperiorinranktoaconstable,theseniorconstablepresentwilltell
offthepartyforguardduty.Thepartytoldoffforguarddutyshouldbeinchargeofaheadconstableor,if
noheadconstableisavailable,oftheseniorconstable.

630.Theofficerinchargeoftheguardshouldpersonallypostthefirstsentryimmediatelyaftermorning
parade,andalsothefirstsentryimmediatelyaftersunsetparade.Wheneveritispossible,thesesentries
shouldbepostedinpresenceofthepartytoldoffforguardduty.Itisthedutyoftheofficeroftheguardto
ascertainthateachconstabletoldoffforguarddutyunderstandsthedutyrequiredofhim,andthetimeor
timeswhenheistogoonguard.Atothertimesofthedayandnight,theconstablesentrymayobtainhis
reliefattheproperhourbycallingforconstabletoldofftorelievehim.
631.It is the duty of the officer in charge of the guard to remain by night so close to the beat of the
sentrythatthelattermaybeable,ifnecessary,toobtainhisassistancetoprocurerelieforotherneedful
aid,withoutleavinghispost.Itistobeunderstoodthataconstableonsentryisnottocallontheofficerin
chargeoftheguardforassistancetoobtainreliefwhenhecanobtainitbycallingontheconstablewhose
dutyitistorelievehim.

632.It is neither necessary nor practicable to post a full guard night and day at smaller police stations.
Sentriesshouldinvariablybeondutywhenthereareprisonersinthelockupor,asshouldseldomhappen,
when there is an unusually large sum of money in the cash chest. At other times it will suffice if a
constablesleepsinthepolicestationatnightandispresentduringthedaywhenthemoharririsabsent.

SectionIVThePoliceStationRegisters.

633.RegistermaintainedGeneralThefollowingregistersaremaintainedatpolicestations:

AGeneral1.TheGeneralDiary.

2.TheCaseDiary.

3.TheFirstInformationBook.

4.TheCrimeRegister.

5.TheVillageCrimeNoteBookandIndex.

6.TheindextoHistorySheets.

7.ThesurveillanceRegister.

8.TheRegisterofPropertySeized.

9.TheRegisterofArrest.

10.TheRegisterofAbscondedandProclaimedOffenders.

BAccountsandEstablishment

11.TheCashBook

12.TheLedger.

13.TheEstablishmentRegister.

CArmsandExciseActs.

14.Registeroflicensesforthesaleof

(a)ArmsandAmmunition.

(b)Explosive.

15.RegisterofLicensestocarryandpossessArms.

16.RegisterofLicensesgrantedundertheOpiumandExciseActs.

DMiscellaneous.

17.RegisterofVillageWatchmen.

18.RegisterofVitalStatistics.
 19.RegisterofSuddenorUnnaturalDeaths.

20.RegisterofCivilPensioners.

21.RegisterofWanderingGangs.

22.RegisterofStrayedCattle.

23.RegisterofCorrespondence.

24.InspectionBook.

25.DailydutyRegister.

26.CriminalClassificationRegister.

27.CrimeClassificationRegister.

28.RegisterofLicensesundertheCentralProvincesGameAct.

634.TheGeneralDiaryThis is the diary prescribed by Section 44 of the Police Act, 1861, and is the
book referred to in Sections 154 and 155 of the Criminal Procedure Code. It is brief record of the
proceedings of the police and the occurrences which are reported to them, or of which they obtain
information from day to day, and it is therefore, of the utmost importance that it should be written up
accuratelyandpunctually.Anyofficialwhoenters,orcausestobeentered,initareportwhichheknows
tobefalserendershimselfliabletodismissalfromtheservice.

635.DetailsenteredThefollowingdetailswillbeenteredasprescribedbySection44ofthePoliceAct,
1861:

(a) The substance of charges preferred or information given, with the name of the
complainantorinformant.

(b)Thenamesofanywitnessesexamined.

(c) Thenamesofallpersonsarrestedandalistofallweaponsorpropertytakenfrom
them.

(d)Thetimeofeacharrest,andthetimeofforwardingeachaccusedincustody.

636.Thefollowingmatterswillalsobeentered:

(a)Allreportsmadeatthestationbypoliceofficersorvillagewatchmen.

(b)Thenameofeveryprisonerreleasedonbailandthereasonfortherelease.

(c) Thedispatchofpoliceofficersonanyduty,withtheregisternumbersofanyweaponsor
handcuffstakenwiththem.

(d)Thereturnofthepolicefromanyduty,themannerinwhichthedutyhasbeenperformed,
andtheresult.

(e)Anoteoftheoutbreakinthepolicestationareaofanyepidemicdisease,suchascholera,
plague,orsmallpox.

(f) Every fact of which information is required to be recorded by standing orders, and all
importanteventsorunusualoccurrences.

Note:As reports of noncognizable offence are no longer entered in the first information book, entries
regardingtheminthediarymustinallcasesbesufficiently full in order to enabletheSuperintendentto
judgewhetherthecomplainthasbeenproperlyclassifiedanddealtwith.

637.DetailsnotenteredThediaryshallnotcontain

(a) Details of the investigation in cases in which a copy of the case diary is submitted to the
Superintendent of Police. In other cases a concise account of the result of the days
investigationshouldbeentered.

(b)Listofstolenpropertywhichareenteredinthecrimeregister.

(c) Requestsforordersonpettymatterslikeapplicationforleave,orforpermissiontokeepmilk
animalsinlineswhichshouldbesubmittedforordersseparately.

(d) Prolix entries and remarks which impair the usefulness of diary to the Superintendent as a
recordofwhatisgoingoninthepolicestation.

638.CashTransaction:Aspecificreferencetoeachcashtransactionasitoccursshouldbemadeinthe
body of the diary, but all details must be confined to the cash book. Every evening, at the close of the
day'swork,abrieftabularstatementinthefollowingformwillbeenteredinthediary:

(1)Cashbalanceofthepreviousday.

(2)Receiptsduringtheday(inasingletotal).

(3)Expenditureduringtheday(inasingletotal).

(4)Closingbalance.

639.GeneralDiaryclosingofTheperiodforeachdiaryforpolicestationshouldbedeterminedbythe
Superintendentwithreferencetothehourofthelocalpost.Ordinarilyitshouldbeclosedtwohoursbefore
posttimee.g.,ifthepostgoesat10a.m.,thediarywillbeclosedat8a.m.,eachdayandwillcoverthe
preceding24hours.Itmustbesignedwithoutfailbythestationwriterandcountersignedbythestation
officer,ifheispresent.Ifthelatterisabsent,hemustinspectthediaryonhisreturnandcountersigneach
day'sdiaryintokenthereof.

640.EntrieswithRedinkAduplicatecopyofthegeneraldiarywillbe made with carbon paper and

willremainintheregisterforrecord.TheoriginalwillbedispatcheddailytotheSuperintendent.Entries
relatingto

(a)cognizablecrime.

(b) reports of causalities(i.e., accidental deaths, fires cattle destroyed by wild beasts), should be
distinguishedbyfillinginthefirsttwocolumnsinredink.Thisfacilitiestheirabstractionintotheprescribed
registersintheSuperintendent'soffice.

641.DutyRegister.ThedailyDutyRegisterInthisregisterwillbeenteredalistoftheentirestaffof
thepolicestation.Thedetailsshowingthemannerinwhicheachmemberofthestaffwasemployedwill
beenteredupforeachdayofthemonthintheappropriatecolumn.

642.CaseDiaryThisisthediaryprescribedbySection172,CriminalProcedureCode.Thelawrequires
thatitshouldshow(a)thetimeatwhichtheinformationonwhichtheinvestigationisbasedreachedthe
writer(b)thetimeatwhichhebeganandclosedhisinvestigation(c)theplaceorplacesvisited
byhim(d)astatementofthecircumstancesascertainedthroughhisinvestigation.Theparticularsofthe
information laid must be recorded in the case diary immediately after the entry of the time at which the
information was received. The method of writing the record of an investigationisexplainedinSectionV,
ChapterI,PartIVwhichdealswithinvestigations.
643. First Information Report: The First InformationBookisusedforrecordingreportsofcognizable
offencesonly.ThesereportsmustinvariablybewrittenupbytheSubInspectorwhenheispresent.Itisin
foil and counterfoil, duplicates of each being produced by carbon paper. On the foil is entered the first
information of an offence. If the report made verbally, the exact words of the person who makes it,
includinghisanswerstoanyquestionsthatareput to him, should be taken down and read over to him.
The foil and duplicate must be signed by the recording officer, and attested by the information either by
signatureorthumbimpression.Ifawrittenreportisreceivedanexactcopymustbemadeonthefoil,and
anoteaddedshowingthenameofthemessengerandthecircumstancesinwhichthereportwasreceived.
The original written report should be attached to the foil. In no circumstances shall a police officer defer
recording the first information until he has tested the truth of the complaint. The counterfoil forms the
intimation report prescribed by Section 157, Criminal Procedure Code. The carbon duplicate of the foil is
forwarded with the general diary to the Superintendent, and the carbon duplicate of the counterfoil
(intimation report) is sent direct to the SubDivisional Magistrate, or magistrate having jurisdiction. The
original foil remains in the book till the case is prosecuted when it is attached to the charge sheet. The
original counterfoil remains in the book for record. In cases of heinous or important crime separate
intimationwillbesenttotheCircleInspection,aslaiddowninSectionV,ChapterII,PartVIIdealingwith
heinouscrime.

644. Crime Register: As soon as information of cognizable offence has been entered in the first
informationbook,theoffenceisregisteredinthecrimeregister.Iftheoffencefallsundermorethanone
sectionofthePenalCodeitshouldberegisteredunderthatsectionwhichrelatestothegraveoffence.If
theactsallegedconstitutemorethatoneoffenceandtheoffendercouldbetriedforeachseparatelyunder
Section235,CriminalProcedureCode,eachoftherelevantsectionshouldbesetdown.Entriesrelatingto
crimesregisteredinapreviousyear,orcommittedinanotherpolicestationareaordistrictshouldbemade
inredink.Detailedinstructionsforfillingupthevariouscolumnsofthisregisterwillbefoundontheform.

645. Expunction of Offences: Offences once registered can only be erased by order of the District
Magistrate.Whenacaseisconvictedunderanoncognizablesection,thesectionshouldbeenteredinthe
conviction column. The offence should be erased. If at any time it appears (e.g., from the result slip
receivedfromtheMagistrate'scourt)thatthesectionoriginallyenteredwasnottheappropriateone,the
entryshouldbecorrectedsoastoshowthetruecharacteroftheoffence.

646.VillageCrimeNotebook: This is intended to form a continuous record of the criminal history of

eachvillageandofthelawbreakingsectionofitscommunity,andtogiveataglancealltheinformation
necessary to an officer engaged in the investigation of crime in that village. A separate note book is
maintainedforeachvillageinthepolicestationareaandforeachmohallaincitiesortownwhicharetoo
large for a single notebook. It is a confidential document maintained by the station officer who is
responsibleforitssafecustodyandcontents.Eachnotebookshouldbegivenaseparatenumber,andan
indexshouldbemaintained,togetherwithamapshowingthepositionofeachvillageinthepolicestation
area.

647.Thenotebookisdividedintofiveparts.EntriesinpartsI,IIandIIImaybemadebysubordinates
underthesupervisionofthestationofficer.EntriesinpartIVwillbemadebytheofficerinchargeofthe
policestation,whileparV(historysheets)willbewrittenbytheCircleInspector.

648.PartsIandII:PartIisselfexplanatory.InpartIIwillbeenteredupthefollowingoffenceswhen
theyoccurinthelimitsofthevillagearea:(1)allcognizableoffencesunderChapterXIIandXVIIofthe
IndianPenalCodewhichareenteredinthecrimeregister,and(2)offencesunderthefollowingsectionsof
theIndianPenalCodeandotherlaws:

IndianPenalCodeSections147,170,171,328,363to369and371to373

CriminalProcedureCodeSections107,108,109and110

ArmsActSections19)a),(c),(d)and(f)
OpiumActSection9.

ExciseActSections34,35,36and36A.

ProhibitionActSections6,7and9.

DangerousDrugsActSections10to11.

649.PartIII:InpartIIIwillbeenteredthenamesofexconvictsresidinginthevillagewhohavebeen
convicted of any of the cognizable offences referred to in the above regulation or who have been bound
over under section 109 or 10, Criminal Procedure Code. If a convict for whom a history sheet has been
openedchangeshisresidences,thenameofthevillageinwhichhishistorysheetwillbefoundshouldbe
enteredincolumn 8. If a person residing in one village is convicted for an offence committed in another
village,hisnamewillbeenteredinPartIIIofthenotebookofthevillageinwhichheresides,andanote
tothiseffectmadeincolumn8againstthecrimeentryinPartIIofthenotebookofthevillageinwhich
the offence occurred. If a person convicted is a wanderer, or if his residence is unknown, his finger
impressionwillbesent for record to the Bhopal Finger Print Bureau through the Police Prosecutor,anda
notetohiseffectwillbeenteredinredinkincolumn8againstthecrimeentryinPartII.Ifapersonwhose
namehasbeenenteredinthispartisreconvicted,crossreferencestotheserialnumberofhisconvictions
shouldbeenteredincolumn8.Exceptwhenaconvictdiesorisacquittedinappeal,namesenteredinPart
IIImustundernocircumstancesberemoved.

650.PartIV:Importantfactsaboutthehistoryofthevillagewhichmaybeusefultopoliceofficerswill
find entry in Part IV. This will include disputes concerning fields or lands, village factions, disputes
concerningreligious festivals and the custom in reward to Processions and ceremonial sacrifice. Specially
important outbreaks of crime should be dealt with in some detail, but all matters of purely temporary
interestshouldbeomitted.

651. History Sheets Part V: History sheets are maintained under the orders of the District
SuperintendentofPolicefor(a)allexconvictswhoareunderregularsurveillance,(b)policeregisteredex
convicts who are not under regular surveillance, (c) all persons bound over under Sections 109 and 10,
Criminal Procedure Code, and (d) persons who, there is reason to suspect, are habitual criminals, even
though nothing definite can be proved against them. Ordinarily, history sheets will be opened on orders
issued buy the Superintendent on conviction slips. If a station officer is of opinion that a history sheet
should be opened for a person, who though not convicted, is reasonably suspected of being a habitual
thief,ahabitualreceiverofstolenpropertyorofbeingconcernedinsystematiccattletheftorotherserious
offences against property the will apply through the Circle Inspection for permission to open a history
sheet.Historysheets should never be opened for petty or casual criminal, or for any person who has no
fixedresidencysuchasamemberofawanderingtribe.

652.Apersonnotunderregularsurveillance,forwhomahistorysheetismaintained,shouldbewatched
quietly and information collected about him from village officials and others when opportunity offers. He
mustnotbesubjectedtoanyannoyanceofobtrusiveenquiries,notmustthefactthatanaccountisbeing
kept of his doings be divulged. The object of the history sheet is to enable the station officer and Circle
Inspectortodecidewhetherornotasuspectisreallyadangerouscriminal,anditshouldordinarilynotbe
necessary to maintain the history for over a year. It should be possible to decide within that period
whetherthesuspect should be bound over under Section 10, Criminal Procedure Code, or broughtunder
regularsurveillance,orthehistorysheetclosed.

CaseLaw

Openingofhistorysheet:groundsfor:Foropeningahistorysheetunderclause(d)ofRegulationNo.
651(d) there should be existence of circumstances leading to the opinion that the person is a habitual
criminal. The order of surveillance is subject to judicial review. In a petition under Article 26 of the
Constitution the High Court can examine whether the circumstances on which the opinion of the
Superintendentisallegedtohavebeenbased,reallyexistedornot.SwaroopchandVs D.S.P., 1973 MPLJ
219. There should be existence of reasonable material to show that the person is determined to lead
criminallife.JorawarsinghVsState,1985MPLJ503.

653.HistorySheetshowmaintained:HistorysheetswillbewrittenupandmaintainedbytheCircle
Inspectorfromnotefurnishedbythestationofficer.ThefirstpartoftheHistorySheetwillconsistofabrief
accountofthecriminal'slife,hishabits,mansoflivelihood,relationsinthevillage,etc.Inthesecondpart
willbeenteredadetailedaccountofeachoftheoffencesforwhichthecriminalwasconvicted,orwhichhe
was reasonably suspected of having committed. The method of the commission in each case should be
carefullydescribedandthenamesofprovedorsuspectedassociatedmentioned.Thethirdpartwillbethe
current history of the criminal, which will be entered up by the Circle Inspector every quarter from the
notes in the index to history sheets. This record must be an absolutely fair one and any information
favorabletothesubjectofthehistorysheetmustbedulyrecorded.

654.History Sheet How closed and transferred to outside provinces: History sheets will be
closedunderordersfromtheSuperintendentofPolice.Whenahistorysheetisclosed,itwillberemoved
fromthevillagecrimenotebookandplacedinaseparatefile.Whenacriminalwhosehistoryismaintained
changes his residence, the history sheet will be sent to the station officer in whose jurisdiction he is
residing and an acknowledgment obtained. When the transfer of a history sheet is from one State to
anotherortoastate,thestationofficershouldsendittohisSuperintendentwhowilltransmitthesameto
theSuperintendentofPoliceconcerned,withatranslationinEnglish.

655.Index to History Sheets:The index to History Sheets is intended as a record in which the
movementsofallpersonsforwhomhistorysheetsaremaintainediskept.Itisundesirablethateitherthe
general diary or the history sheets should be filled up with a mass of unnecessary information regarding
themovementsofpersonsundersurveillancetowhichnosuspicionattaches.Onepageayearshouldbe
allottedintheindextoeachpersonforwhomahistorysheetismaintained.Entriesshouldbemadebythe
stationwriterintheregisteroninformationfurnishedbythevillagekotwarjagliaandtheworkingmahar
orkamdarorobtainedfromothersources.TheCircleInspectoronhisvisitstothepolicestationwillthen
decidewhichoftheitemssoenteredshouldbebroughtontothehistorysheet.Eachstationofficermust
enterinhisgeneraldiaryfor1stJanuary,1stApril,1stJuly,and1stOctoberacertificate that all history
sheetsinhispolicestationhavingbeenbroughtuptodate.

656.SurveillanceRegister:Thisisalsoaconfidentialregisterandiskeptbythestationofficer.Entries
initmayonlybemadeundertheordersoftheSuperintendent,orhisAssistantifheisempoweredtopass
suchorders.Theregisterismerelyanindexofthenamesofpersonsplacedunderthesurveillanceofthe
policestationstaff,theirmovementsbeingrecordedintheirhistorysheets.Itshouldbewrittenupafresh
at the commencement of every year, and as a general rule, should not contain more than 20 names.
InstructionsonthesubjectofsurveillancearegiveninSectionIII,ChapterVIII,PartVI.

657.Thenamesofpersonsenteredinthesurveillanceregistermayonlybestruckoffundertheordersof
theSuperintendent.Thenumberanddateofallordersfortheentryorerasureofnamemustbecarefully
noted.

658.OtherRegistersRegisterofpropertyseized: Unclaimed property taken possession of by the

policeunderSection25ofthePoliceAct,1861,andpropertyseizedunderSections51,98,99Aand153,
CriminalProcedureCode,isenteredupinthisregister and an abstract of the detailsregisteredbeing,at
thesametime,recordedinthegeneraldiary.Arms,ammunitionandotherthingsseizedorconfiscatedor
depositedbytheirpossessorsasliabletoconfiscation,underanyspecialorlocalAct,willalsobeenteredin
theregister.Whenordersarereceivedfromheadquartersastothedisposaloftheproperty,thedateand
mannerofdisposalwillbenoted,togetherwithareferencetotheorders.Entriesastoarms,ammunition
andotherthingsseizedordepositedasliabletoconfiscationundertheprovisionsofanySpecialActshould
be made in red ink. Every article lying in the malkhana will bear a label showing its number in this
register.
659.RegisterorArrests:UnderSection62,CriminalProcedureCode,theofficerinchargeofthepolice
station has to send to the District or Sub Divisional Magistrate a report of every arrest made without
warrant. The register, which is in foil and counterfoil, will be entered up as soon as the person arrested
arrivesatthepolicestation,andthefoilwillbedetachedandforwardedtothemagistrate.

660. Register of Absconded and Proclaimed Offenders: The register is maintained in every police
station and contains the names of the persons who have absconded after committing an offence in the
police station circle and also the names of persons wanted in other places who have relations or
connections in the police station circle. Names will only be entered in the register on the orders of the
Superintendent of Police, and without his orders no name should be erased.Note(1) When a person
absconds after committing an offence, the SubInspector shall submit a manuscript copy of the register
from,dulyfilledup,totheSuperintendentofPolice,whowilldirectthePoliceProsecutortoenterhisname
intheregister,maintainedbyhim,ifheconsidersthemanshouldberegisteredasanabscondingoffender.
Assoonasthenameofanabsconderhasbeenenteredinthisregister,thePoliceProsecutorshallsenda
copytothepolicestationconcernedforentryinthePolicestationregisterandshallsendacopytoany
district or any other Police Station in his own district where the absconder may have relations or
connectionsforentryintheregister.OnreceiptofsuchcopytheSuperintendentofPoliceconcernedshall
enteritinhisownregisterandshallsendacopyofPoliceStationconcernedforentryintheirregister.In
casesof exceptionalimportance a copy shall be forwarded to the Criminal Investigation Department for
publication in the Criminal Intelligence Gazette.Note(2) The Superintendent of Police shall revise his
officeregisterinthemonthsofAprilandOctober,dulynothingthefactinthemonthlyAnalysisofCrime
forthatmonth,andheshallerasethenamesofpersonsagainstwhomnosufficientevidenceexistsorits
procurable.Dueintimationofsucherasureshallbesenttoallpolicestationanddistrictstowhomacopyof
theoriginalentrywassentandalsototheCriminalInvestigationDepartmentiftheabscondersfingerslip
isonrecord.Note(3)Thepowertoeraseanamerestsonlywiththedistrictwhereitwasfirstregistered
andnonameshallbeerasedexceptonthereceiptofintimationfromthatdistrict.Ordinarilyspeaking, if
proceedings under Section 512, Criminal Procedure Code, have not been taken within six months of the
occurrence, it is presumed that no sufficient evidence is procurable, in which case the offenders name
should be erased. Similarly, as it is unnecessary to have evidence recorded under Section 512, Criminal
Procedure Code, in the case of persons (other than previous convicts accused of trivial offences, such
nameswouldordinarilybeerasedaftertheexpiryofsixmonths).

661.CashBookandLedger:Moneyofthekindsreceivedorexpendedshouldbeenteredatonceinthe
cash book. Items of expenditure must invariably be supported either by acquaintance roll
acknowledgementsorbyseparatevouchers,whichwillbefiledanddisposedofinaccordancewithorders
passedbytheSuperintendent.Moneyallegedtobeintransitmustbevouchedforbyentriesonthefoilsof
the invoice form book. At the close of each day a balance must be struck in the cash book, showing the
amountofcashinhand,andmustbeattestedbytheofficerinchargeifpresentatthepolicestation.The
generalbalanceenteredinthediaryshouldbecomparedwith(a)thetotalcashbookbalanceand(b)the
cashinhandasascertainedbyactualcounting.

662.Ledger weekly balance:Details of the balance for each heading of income (e.g. pay of police
establishment,advancesreceivedforrepairofpolicebuildings)shouldbeascertainablefromtheledger,in
whichallitemsofreceiptsandexpenditureshouldbepostedundertheappropriateheading,immediately
afterbeingenteredinthecashbook.Theledgermustbebalancedweeklyoroftener,ifnecessary.

663.CashBookcheckedbyStationOfficer:Whenanofficerinchargeofastationreturnstoitaftera
shorter or longer period of absence, he should invariably go through the cash book and ledger entries
madeinhisabsenceandtestthecorrectnessofthebalanceinhand.Neglecttoobservetheseprecautions
hasfrequentlyledtodefalcationsandwilltellseriouslyagainstanofficerifanyembezzlementoccurs.

664.Other S. II. Register Register of Establishments: Thisregister is merely a list of men doing
duty in the police station. On the 1st January, the whole of the Police station establishment should be
enteredinhisbookintheorderoftheirlengthofserviceatthePoliceStation:andallchangesshouldbe
notedastheyoccurduringtheyear.Everynewmanthatjoinsthepolicestationduringtheyearshouldbe
enteredatthebottomofthelist.

665.RegisterofLicensesforthesaleof(a)ArmsandAmmunition,or(b)Explosives:Registerof
LicensestocarryandpossessArmsRegisterofOpiumandExciseActLicensesRegisterofLicensesunder
theCentralProvincesGameAct.Thesefourregistersarepreparedannuallyfromparticulars furnished by
theCollectorandcommunicatedbytheSuperintendent.

666.RegisterofVillageWatchmen:Thisregistershowsthenamesofthevillagesinthepolicestation
circle,withthenamesofthemukaddam,patelandvillagewatchmanshownagainsteach.Thevillagesin
thepolicestationareashouldbedividedintosevengroupssocomposedthatineachgroupareincluded
villagesfromallfourpartsofthepolicestationcircle.Eachgroupshouldreporttothepolicestationona
particulardayoftheweek.Thenamesofthevillagesshouldbeenteredincolumn2accordingtothedays
oftheweekonwhichtheirreportsarereceivedatthepolicestation,apageortwooftheregisterbeing
reservedforeachdayoftheweek,andallthevillagesreportingonaparticularday,whethertheirreports
aredueweekly,fortnightlyormonthly,etc.,beingenteredonthepageorpagesallottedasaforesaid.As
each report is made, the day of the month should be entered against the name of the watchman who
makesit.Ifthereportismadelate,thedateshouldbeenteredinredink.

667.RegisterofVitalStatistics:SeeSectionX,ChapterIII,PartIII.

668.RegisterofSuddenorUnnaturalDeaths:UnderSection174oftheCriminalProcedureCodethe
officerinchargeofapolicestationisrequiredtoinformthenearestmagistrateempoweredtoholdinquest
(generallytheSubDivisionalMagistrate),oftheoccurrenceofanyunnaturalorsuspiciousdeath.Onthe
receiptofinformationofsuchdeath,thefoilandcounterfoiloftheregistershouldbefilledinandthefoil
senttothemagistrate.Onthebackofthecounterfoilabriefnoteshouldbemadebytheofficerholding
theinquestoftheresultofhisenquiriesintothecauseofdeath.Whenthestationofficerisunabletohold
the inquest himself and subsequently verifies the report of the panchayat, he should add a note to that
effectinhisownhand,statingthedateofverification.

669.RegisterofPensioners:Lists of all pensioners of the Civil or the Post and Telegraph departments
are sent to the Superintendent of Police by the Treasury Officer and the Post Master concerned and the
Superintendent of Police sends extracts there from to each police post in the area of which any of the
pensionersreside.Thenamesparticularscontainedinthisextractareenteredintheregisterofpensioners
keptatpolicestations.Allcausalities or changes of residence amongthesepensionersmustbepromptly
reportedthroughtheSuperintendentofpolicetotheTreasuryOfficerorthePostMasterconcernedandthe
registermustbecorrectedaccordingly.

670.Register of Wandering Gangs: All resident or visiting wandering gangs are entered up in this
register. Surprise checks of number or persons and animals accompanying gangs of known or suspected
criminal propensity should be frequently made by the station officer or a head constable. When a
suspiciousgangleavesthepolicestationcircle,detailsregardingcompositionandothermattersofinterest
shouldbecommunicatedtothestationofficerofthecircleintowhichtheganghasmoved.Column9ofthe
registershouldinvariablybefilledinbythestationofficerhimself.Wanderinggangsshouldnotbeescorted
bypoliceofficersorvillageofficialswhenonthemarch.

671.Register of Strayed Cattle:The object of this register is to enable inspecting officers to see at a
glanceinwhatareasreportsofstrayalsofcattlearemostfrequent,howtheyaredealtwithandtheresult
ofenquiriesmade.Acheckisthuskeptuponcattlethefts.Thedetailsgivenincolumn5shouldinallcases
besufficientlyfulltoindicatetoaninspectingofficerthenatureofthecase.Furtherinstructionsaregiven
inRegulations425and426oncattlestrayals.

672.Register of Correspondence:All correspondence of the police station is entered in this register,

columns1to6beingfilledupinthecaseofordersorreferencesreceived,andColumns1,7,8and9inthe
caseofapplicationsforordersreportsorreferencedispatched.Referencesmadeincolumn10toprevious
orsubsequentcorrespondenceshouldbeenteredinredink.

673.The Inspection Book:The inspection book is for the remarks of Superintendents, District
Magistrate, Deputy InspectorGeneral and the InspectorGeneral, Officers in charge of police stations
should send the station inspection book to headquarters immediately after their stations have been
inspectedbytheDistrictMagistrate,theDeputyInspectorGeneralortheInspectorGeneral,inorderthat
the Superintendent may see the remarks recorded, and take steps to remedy any defect that may have
beenpointedout.

674 Deputy Superintendent will not record criticisms and orders in the inspection book but will submit
theirreportsofinspectiontotheSuperintendentinthefirstplace.

PARTV(THEWORKINGOFPOLICESTATIONS)P.R.575709

CHAPTERIII(VillageOfficers)

SectionI.TheirRelationswiththePolice.

675. Village Headman Relation with The position and influence of the village headman in the
villagecommunityrenderhimthemostimportantfactorwhichthepolicehavetotakeintoaccountintheir
dealings with the criminal classes, and the recognition of this fact forms the basis of the provisions of
Section45oftheCriminalProcedureCode,whichimposeonvillageheadmenandothervillageofficersthe
dutyofcommunicatingtothemagistracyandthepolice,informationaboutcertainoffendersandoffences.
Unlesstherelationsofastationofficerwiththevillageheadmaninhiscirclearesuchthathecanlookto
them confidently for assistance and cooperation, he is at a very serious disadvantage in dealing with
crime.

676.HeadmanpositionofThefollowingprincipleshavebeenlaiddownbyGovernmenttoregulate
therelationsbetweenthepoliceandvillageofficers:

(i) that in order that their sense of personal responsibilities may be encouraged and developed, village
headmenshouldbeundersolecontroloftheheadofthedistrictadministration,andshouldbetreated,not
assubordinates,butascoadjutorsofthepolice

(ii) that village watchmen should be village servants, subordinate to the village headman and not to the
policeand

(iii)thattheresponsibilityofvillageheadmeninparticularandvillageofficersingeneral,forperformance
ofthevillagepolicedutieswhichthelawimposesonthem,shouldbefullyenforced.

677.VillageofficialspunishmentofWhile,thenastationofficermustnotweakentheauthorityof
village officers by treating them as his subordinates it is nevertheless his duty to keep himself fully
informed of the manner in which they discharge their responsibilities, and to bring to the notice of the
Superintendenteverycaseinwhichavillageofficereitherfailsintheperformanceofhisdutyorrenders
anyservicewhichisworthyofspecialrecognition.IntheformercasetheSuperintendentshouldconsider
whetheraprosecutionunderSection176orSection217oftheIndianPenalCodeisrequired,orwhether
the delinquent should be reported to the Collector for fine or reprimand. Prosecution in such cases are
purelydeterrent,andshouldtherefore,notbeundertakenwithoutverygoodreason.Acriminalproceeding
forafaultwhichwasduetocarelessnessorignoranceonlymayalienatemuchsympathy,whilethefailure
ofanilladvisedprosecutioninviewofthefactofthelocalinfluenceoftheoffendermerelyencouragesthe
enemiesoflawandorder.
678.VillageOfficialsawardstoGoodservice,ontheotherhand,shouldberewardedpromptlyand
liberally,andtheclaimsofvillageofficerstorecognitionshouldreceiveequaltreatmentwiththoseof the
regular police. Whenever possible, rewards should be granted publicly, and the form which they take,
whethercash,aninscribedbracelet,apagri,orwhateveritmaybe,shouldbesuitabletotheclassofthe
recipient.

679. Village watchman Employment on private business of The practice of employing village
watchmen on the private business of police officers, or detaining them for work in or about the police
station,ifforbidden.

SectionIITheirDuties.

680.Omitted.

681.VillageofficersinM.P.dutiesofThevillage headman and village watchman contemplated

bysection45(1)oftheCriminalProcedureCodearethemukaddamandkotwar,respectively,andeachof
these officers is, therefore, bound to report, either to the nearest magistrate or to the nearest police
station,allthemattersspecifiedinclauses(a)to(f)oftheabovesubsection,viz.

(1) The permanent or temporary residence of any notorious receiver or vender of stolen property in any
villageofwhichheisthemukaddamorkotwar.

(2) The resort to any place within, or passage through, such village of any person whom he knows or
reasonablysuspectstobeathug,robber,escapedconvict,orproclaimedoffender.

(3) The commission of, or intention to commit, in or near such village any nonbailable offence or any
offencepunishableunderSections143,144,145,147or148oftheIndianPenalCode.

(4) The occurrence in or near such village of any sudden or unnatural death, or of any death under
suspicious circumstances, or the discovery near such village of any corpse, or part of a corpse, in
circumstanceswhichleadtoasuspicionthatsuchadeathhasoccurredorthedisappearancewhichleadto
areasonablesuspicionthatanonbailableoffencehasbeencommitted.

(5)Thecommissionof,orintentiontocommitatanyplaceoutofIndianearsuchvillage,anyact,which,if
committedinIndia,wouldbeanoffencepunishableunderanyofthefollowingSectionsoftheIndianPenal
Code,viz.,231,232,233,234,235,2236,237and238.

(6)Anymatterlikelytoaffectthemaintenanceoforderorthepreventionofcrimeorthesafetyofpersons
orproperty,respectingwhichthe District Magistrate, by general or special order made with the previous
sanctionoftheStateGovernment,hasdirectedhimtocommunicateinformation.

Note(i)Insomedistrictsordershavebeenissuedrequiringvillageofficerstoreportatonceallstravals
ofcattle,withtheobjectofpreventingthecommissionofcattletheftsandensuringtheirspeedydetection
aftertheyhaveoccurred.

Note (ii) If the mukaddam is present in the village, the kotwar should always make his report to him
beforegoingtothepolicestationormagistrate.

682.DutiesunderLandRevenueCodeInaddition,boththeseofficersareboundbytherulesframed
under the Madhya Pradesh Land Revenus Code, 1959 (section 224(h) & 230, respectively), to report in
similarfashion

(a) the advent in their village of any suspicious stranger together with any information which can be
obtainedfromquestioningregardinghisantecedentsandplaceofresidence,and

(b) the departure from his home of any convict or nonconvict suspect under police surveillance and for
whomahistorysheetismaintained,togetherwithhisdestination(ifknown).
683Aand683BOmitted.

684. Mukaddams Duties of The following are the duties of mukadams with which the police are
concerned.TheyareimposedunderSection193oftheMadhyaPradeshLandRevenueCode,1959:

(i)Tocontrolandsuperintendthevillagewatchman:toreport(totheTahsildar)hisdeathorabsencefrom
dutyandtotakesuchstepsasmaybenecessarytocompelhimtoperformhisduties.

(ii) To furnish reports regarding the State of his village at such times and in such places as the Collector
appoints.

(iii)Tokeephisvillageingoodsanitarycondition.

(iv)Toreportallbirthsanddeathstakingplaceinthevillage.

(v) To report forthwith the occurrence in the village of any case of cholera, plague or smallpox, or any
unusual mortality among rats or (when the Collector has so directed either specially or generally) of
epidemicorcattledisease.

(vi) To assist gazetted officers of Government (or when orders to this effect are issued by the Collector,
anyotherspecifiedclassofGovernmentservants)inobtainingsuppliesonpaymentattheretailratesof
the nearest market town, and to refer for the decision of the Collector any dispute as to the amount of
suchpayment.

Reports under clauses (ii), (iv) and (v) have to be made to the officer in charge of the nearest police
station.

685.KotwarsdutiesofThefollowingdutiesareimposedonkotwarsbytherulesframedunderthe
saidCode:

(i) To reside in his village, or in the village appointed for his residence and not to absent himself for a
longerperiodthan24hourswithoutthepermissionoftheTahsildar.

(ii)Tokeepwatchandwardoverthehousesandpropertyofthevillagers,performingforthepurposesuch
patrolasmaybeprescribedbytheTahsildar.

(iii) To arrest and convey to the police station any person who in his view commits a nonbailable and
cognizableoffence,orwhohasbeenproclaimedasanoffender.

(iv)ToassistintheprivatedefenseofpersonorpropertyinaccordancewithSection97oftheIndianPenal
Code,andinthearrestunderthissectionorundersection59oftheCriminalProcedureCode.

(v)Toreportimmediatelytothemukaddam(ifpresent,inthevillageatthetime)andthentotheofficerin
chargeofthepolicestationtheoccurrenceofanycaseofcholera,bubonicplagueorsmallpox.

(vi) To report to the officerincharge of the police station, at such periods as may be prescribed by the
Collector,theoccurrenceofallbirthsanddeathswithinthevillage.

(vii) IfdirectedtodosobytheCollector,toreportdeathsofvillagecattle from disease or the attacks of

wildbeasts.

(viii)ToattendatthepolicestationonsuchdatesasmaybeprescribedbytheCollector,andtoobeythe
ordersoftheofficerinchargeofsuchpolicestationinallpolicematters.

(ix) To assist the mukaddam in the performance of the duties imposed on him of procuring supplies for
Governmentofficers,andenforcingtherulesforvillagesanitation.
(x)GenerallytoassistGovernmentofficersvisitingthevillageinthedischargeoftheirduties.

(xi)Toreportimmediatelytothemukaddamandthentothepolicestationofthecircle

(a)themovementsofwanderinggangsthroughorinthevicinityofhisvillage

(b)thearrivalinthevillageofanyconvictedthief.

686to690Omitted.

PARTV(THEWORKINGOFPOLICESTATIONS)P.R.575709

CHAPTERIV(Miscellaneous)

SectionI.CustodyofCashandValuables.

691.PermanentadvanceApermanentadvanceiskeptatallpolicestationsfor

(i)defrayingthesubsistenceexpensesofprisonersandindigentwitnessand

(ii)purchaseofoilforlightingandcountrystationary.

Moneyisalsoreceivedatpolicestationsinconnectionwith(amongothermatters)

(a)repairsofpolicebuildings

(b)payofpoliceand

(c)criminalcasesunderinvestigation.

692.Theofficerinchargeofapolicestationisresponsibleforthecustody,expenditureaccordingtorule
anddueaccountingofallmoneyandvaluablesreceivedbyhiminhisofficialcapacity.TheCircleInspector
isresponsibleforcheckingthedueperformancebythestationofficerofhisdutiesinconnectionwithcash
andvaluables,thepurchaseofmaterialsetc.

693.Valuablesreceivedatapolicestationinconnectionwithacriminalcasemustbeatoncebroughtto
accountintheregisterofpropertyseizedandthecashbookandanabstractlistofthemwillbeenteredin
thegeneraldiary.

694.Pay Distribution of The pay of the police is distributed through the officer in charge of the
police station, to whom it is sent from the head quarters office with a remittance invoice. This officer in
charge takes the receipts of the payees on the form for Abstract of pay (acquaintance roll) which he
returnstoheadquarters.

695.Theofficerinchargeisresponsibleforthesafecustodyofpayfromthetimeitisreceivedincash.He
should disburse it without delay, and should arrange for the safe custody for the night of any amount
undisbursed.

696.RemittancesInremittingmoneytoanotherpolicestationortoheadquarters,theofficerincharge
will be carefull to fill in an invoice form its counterfoil. He will detach the outer foil and send it with the
money,takingthereceiptoftheofficerinchargeoftheremittanceonthecounterfoil.Thereceiptonthe
detachedfoilwillbesignedbythereceivingofficer,andreturnedtotheremittingstation,whereitwillbe
reattachedtothecounterfoil.
697.Moneys from other Departments Custody of Officers in charge of police station or strictly
forbiddentotakechargeofanymoneyorvaluablepropertyfromotherdepartmentsunlessitissecurely
enclosedinaBoxwithagoodlockandsealedinsuchamannerastopreventthecontentsbeingtampered
with. Under these conditions, police stations may be used temporarily as places of safe deposit of cash
chestsofGovernments departments. It is only at police stations that arrangements can be made for the
safecustodyofpublicmoney.Thetimeofreceiptandofthedeliveryofanyboxthusdepositedmustbe
notedinthegeneraldiary.Areceiptmustbegiventothedepositor.

698.For any permanent arrangement whereby Government money is to be regularly lodged in a police
station,thesanctionoftheInspectorGeneralisnecessary.

NoteNoprivatemoneyorjewellerybelongingtothestationstafforprivatepersonsmaybekeptin
thestationcashchest.

699.CashboxofPostalDepartmentAsanexceptiontotheaboverules,thePostalDepartmenthas
been specially authorized to deposit, permanently cashsafes of post offices in police station on the
conditionsthatthecashsafesareironandatembeddedinmasonryintheofficeroomofthebuilding,and
that the keys of such safes are kept by the postmasters concerned. The police assume no responsibility
whatever in connection with them. Postmasters will be allowed access to the cashchests between the
hoursof6OclockP.M.andthetimesatwhichthecashchestswereopened,andthenamesofthepersons
whoopenedthemwillbeenteredinthegeneraldiaries.

700.Subjecttotheordersandresponsibilityoftheofficerinchargeofthestation,thestationwritershall
beconsideredtobechargeofallpoliceproperty(includingmoneyandpropertyofcases)inhisstation.

701.GovernmentPropertyCheckofEveryofficerinchargeofastationshallexaminethepropertyin
his station at least once a week, and shall report in the station diary that he has done so, and whether
everythingiscompleteandinproperorderornotifthepropertyisnotcomplete,heshallfurtherreport
whatismissingordamaged,andwhoistoblame.

SectionIIEliminationofRecordsofPoliceStation.

702.PermanentRecordsThefollowingregistersshouldbekeptinperpetuityatthepolicestation.

(a)VillageCrimeNotebook.

(b)SurveillanceRegister.

(c)InspectionBook.

703.RecordEliminationofThefollowingregistersshallberetainedfortheperiodsshow:

(1)Crimeregister(20Years).

(2)Cashdiariesof

(a)untracedmurdersforrobbery(20Years)

(b)untracedpoisoningcases(20Years)

(c)untracedprofessionaltypesofburglary(20Years)

(d)casediariesinwhichactionunder

section512,CrPChasbeentaken.(20Years)

(3)Cashbook(10Years)

(4)Ledger(10Years)
 (5)Othercasediaries(10Years)

ExceptionDiariesofcaseswhicharestillpendingowingtotheaccusedhavingbeendeclareda
lunaticandunabletomakehisdefense,mayberetainedforsuchfurtherperiodasmayseemnecessary.

704.The register of vital statistics should be sent, through the office of the Superintendent of Police for
permanentrecordtotheofficeoftheCollectorafteraperiodofthreeyearsfromthecloseoftheyearto
whichitrelates.

705. All other registers and records, except the registers of civil pensioners which will be checked by
Superintendentsatinspectionsandeliminatedwhentherearenocurrententriesin,it,willberetainedat
thepolicestationforaperiodofthreeyearsafterthecloseoftheyeartowhichtheyrelate,theregisters
andrecordsofeachyearbeingkeptinaseparatebundle.Onthecommencementofanewyear,theCircle
Inspector,athisfirstvisittothepolicestation,willeliminateandburnthoseregisterswhichhavebecome
ripeforelimination,areportbeingmadeinthegeneraldiarythatthishasbeendone.

SectionIIIProductionorgrantofCopiesofrecords.

706.PolicedocumentsNodocumentorrecordbelongingto,orinthecustodyofthepolice,andno
copy of or extract from any such document of record will be furnished to any private individual unless a
perceptofcompetentcourtisreceivedbytheSuperintendentofPolice.However,copyoforextractfroma
postmortemreportmaybesuppliedfreeofcostbytheSuperintendentofPolicetoanydepartmentofthe
CentralorStateGovernmentandautonomousorcorporatebody,ifthesupplyofthesame,intheopinion
oftheSuperintendentofPolice,isnotlikelytoaffectadverselypublicinterest.

Proviso

Provided that in the case of register of vital statistics, furnishing of copies of the entries of births and
deathsshallbegovernedbySection256(Rule14)oftheMadhyaPradeshLandRevenuesCode1959.

707. Copies of Records when given 1. All the registers maintained in a police station under
Regulation 633, except the first information book fall within the category of unpublished official records
relating to affairs of State They are, therefore, privileged document and by Section 123 of the Indian
EvidenceAct1872,noonecanbepermitted to give any evidence derived from any of them except with
thepermissionoftheofficerattheheadofthedepartment.TheSuperintendentofPoliceshould,therefore,
seethatnotextractsfromthemaregiventoprivatepartiesandthattheyarenotproducedbeforeanycivil
orrevenuecourtwithoutthepermissiontotheofficeratthehead of department, as required by Section
123 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 in the case of report of noncognizable offences entered in the
generaldiary,copiesoforextractsfromwhichmaybegrantedbySuperintendentsofPolicewhentheyare
requiredbycriminalcourtsforthepurposeofcriminalcases.Thefirstinformationbookisnotprivileged,
becauseacopyofthefirstinformationissentwiththecompletionreporttothecourtwhichdisposesofthe
casesandwhenfiledwiththecasebecomesapublicdocumentandacopyofitcantherefore,beobtained
from the magistrate: Provided that in the case of a vital statistics furnishing of copies of the entries of
birthsanddeathsshallbegovernedbySection256(Rule14)oftheMadhyaPradeshLandRevenueCode
1956. 2. Notwithstanding anything contained in subregulation(1) if any Central or State Government or
anyundertakingcontrolledbythemwantsanextraofanyregisterofthePoliceStation,thenthedecision
tosupplyitcanbetakenbytheconcernedSuperintendentofPolicehimself.ExplanationForpurposes
ofthisregulationtheexpression,theofficerattheheadofthedepartmentmeanstheMinisterincharge
oftheHomeDepartmentortheSecretaryoftheHomeDepartment.

708.The District Magistrate, as head of the district administration, can at any time send for and inspect
boththegeneralandthecasediariesofanypolicestation.

709. Case Diary examination by courts Any criminal court may, under section 172, Criminal
Procedure Code send for the case diary but neither the accused nor his agent can all for this or see it
unlessthepoliceofficerwhowroteitusesitincourttorefreshhismemory(Section161,EvidenceAct.)

709A.DisclosureofInformationRelatingtotheIdentityofSourcesandofPoliceOfficer No
recordorinformationwhichrelatesto,orwhichleadsormayleadtothediscovery,oftheidentityofany
sourcefromwhichorofanyagentorinformant from whom, any secret information has been or may be
obtained shall be communicated by a police officer to any other member of public force to which he
belongs,exceptasprovidedbelow:

(i) OfficersofandbelowtherankofInspectorintheSpecialBranchshallnotcommunicate
any record or information of the type described above to any police officer other than the
Assistant to the Deputy Inspector General, Crime and Railways, Special Branch, or the
DeputyInspectorGeneral,CrimeandRailways,ifeitheroftheseofficersrequiresit.

(ii) OfficersofandbelowtherankofInspectorintheCriminalInvestigationDepartmentshall
notcommunicateanyrecordorinformationofthetypedescribedabovetoanyofficerother
than the Assistant to the Deputy Inspector General, Crime and Railways, Criminal
InvestigationDepartment,ortheDeputyInspectorGeneral,CrimeandRailways,ifeitherof
theseofficersrequiresit.

(iii)OfficerofandbelowtherankofInspectorinthedistrictpolice,shallnotcommunicateany
recordorinformationofthetypedescribedabovetoanypoliceofficer,otherthanagazetted
officer of the district in which they serve, if such officer requires the information. Any
gazettedofficer,whoisinpossessionofanyrecordorinformationofthetypedescribedshall
not communicate it to any police officer, other than his immediate superior officer, if that
superiorofficercallsforit.Forthepurposeofthisregulation,theDeputyInspectorGeneral
of Police, Crime and Railways, will be regarded as the immediate superior of a
SuperintendentofPolice,sofarasinformationrelatingtomatterscomingwithinthestateof
thespecialBranchortheCriminalInvestigationDepartmentisconcerned.

709B. No record or information which relates to, or which leads, or may lead to the discovery of, the
identityofanypoliceofficerwhohasobtainedormayobtainanysecretinformationorwhoisorhasbeen
employed or who may be employed on any secret enquiry, shall be communicated by a police officer to
another police officer, other than his own immediate superior gazetted officer, if such superior officer
requiressuchrecordorinformation.

709C. No record or information which relates to, or which leads or may lead to the discovery of, the
identity of any source from which, or if any agent or informant from whom, any secret information has
beenormaybeobtainedandnotrecordorinformationwhichrelatestoorwhichleadsormayleadtothe
discoveryof,theidentityofanypoliceofficerwhohasobtainedormayobtainanysecretinformation,who
isorhasbeenemployedorwhommaybeemployedonanysecretenquiry,shallbecommunicatedbyany
policeofficer,otherwisethanasprovidedinRegulation709Aand709Btoanypersonexceptunderthe
specificordersoftheInspectorGeneralofPolice,whichshouldbeobtainedineachcase.

709D. The greatest care should be exercised to avoid exposure when source of information has to be
transmitted to another police officer. As original report or a copy of an original report shall not be
transmitted.Eitherthesubstanceshouldbecommunicatedorthereportparaphrased.

709E.Communication of secret information No secret information of a type other than that

describedinRegulations709Ato709Cshallbecommunicatedbyanypoliceofficertoanypersonother
thanamemberofapoliceforcewithintheStateexceptasprovidedbelow:

(i) The Special Branch and Criminal Investigation Department may

communicate secret information of the type described in this regulation to
such persons, other than members of a police force within the state as are
approvedbytheGovernment,listsofwhomshallbemaintainedintheSpecial
 Branch and the Criminal Investigation Department respectively. In urgent
cases, the Assistant Special Branch and the Assistant Criminal Investigation
Department may in anticipation of approval communicate such information
relatingtotheirrespectivedepartmentstomembersofapoliceforceoutside
thestateotherthanthosementionedintheapprovedlists.

(ii) Secret information of the type described in this regulation may be

communicated to District Magistrates by or under the authority of
SuperintendentofPoliceoftheirdistricts.

(iii)Communicationofsecretinformationofthetypedescribedinthisregulation
bytheDistrictPolicetoanymemberofapoliceforceoutsidethestateshould
ordinarily be made through the Special Branch or the Criminal Investigation
Department as the case may be. In urgent cases however, the
Superintendent of Police may, in anticipation of approval communicate such
information to an order of corresponding or higher rank in a police force
outsidetheprovince,eitherinresponsetoanenquiryfromsuchofficeroron
hisowninitiativewhenthedelaycausedbycommunicatingthroughtheusual
channel is likely to be prejudicial to the peace and security of the district
concernedortotheareatowhichthesecretinformationistobesent.

709FOmitted.

PARTVI(CRIMEANDCRIMINALS)P.R.710861

CHAPTERI(InvestigationofCrime)

SectionIInformationofCrime.

710. First Information Report When information relating to the commission of any cognizable
offence,however,petty,isgivenorallytoanofficerinchargeofapolicestation,itwillberecordedbyhim,
orinhisabsence,bythepolicestationwriter,inthefirstinformationbookinthefollowingmanner:

(a) Inthefoil,whichmustbeenteredupbythepolicestationofficer,whenpresent,
thecomplaintwillberecordedwordforwordasdictatedbytheinformant.Thisdoes
not mean that the police station officer is prohibited from putting questions to
elucidateanypoint.Hemust,however,becarefultorecordtheactualwordsofthe
informant and not merely his own impression of what the informant meant to say.
Thestatementwillthenbereadovertotheinformantandwillbeattestedbyhimby
signature or thumb impression. It will also be signed by the recording officer. The
carbon duplicate of the complaint will be forwarded with the roznamcha to the
Superintendent. The original will be attached to the charge sheet if the case is
prosecuted.

(b) Inthecounterfoil,whichmaybeenteredupbythepolicestationwriter, will be

entered the details required for the intimation report (Section 157, Criminal
Procedure Code). The carbon duplicate will be sent direct to the SubDivisional
Magistrate or the magistrate having jurisdiction. The original will remain in the
registerforrecord.

711.Iftheinformationbetenderedinwriting,itwillbeendorsedwiththe date of presentation and the

person tendering it will be required to sign it (if he has not already done so). If the written information
relates to facts with which the person tendering it is acquainted and which he is able and will to state
orally, he should be required to do so. If he knows nothing of the facts to which it refers, he should be
requiredtostatethecircumstancesinwhichhebroughtit.Ineithercase,thewritteninformationwillbe
keptonrecord.

712.Whentheinformationrelatestotheftofproperty,thecomplainantmustbeaskedtogiveadetailed
listofthearticlesstolenand their value, and any particulars as to weight, make design or distinguishing
marks, which may assist identification. If the informant knows or saw the person by whom the offence
reported was committed, he should be called on to give a description of the latters appearance, which
shouldberecordedalongwiththerestoftheinformation.

713Decision of investigate If the police station officer decides not to investigate the case, the fact
shouldbenotifiedtotheinformant in the prescribed form. The substance of the information will then be
recordedinthegeneraldiary,andnecessaryentriesmadeintheprescribedregisters.

714NoncognizableCasesdisposalofWhenthecomplaintreferstoanoncognizableoffence,the
substance will be recorded in the general diary in sufficient detail to enable the Superintendent to judge
whetherthecasehasbeenproperlydealtwith.Theinformantwillthenbedirectedtocarryhiscomplaint
to a magistrates court and no further action will be taken. No police officer may investigate a non
cognizablecaseunlessdirectedtodosobyamagistrate,competentunderSection202,CriminalProcedure
Code,toordersuchaninvestigation.Onreceiptofsuchanorder,theinvestigationwillbecarriedthrough
in the same manner as if the offence was cognizable, except that the accused may not be arrested. The
policewillsimplyreporttheresultoftheinvestigation,whateveritmaybetothemagistrate.

NoteArrestontelegramAlthoughpoliceofficerscantakeactionontelegramsfromother
policeofficersormagistrates,requestingthemtoarrestpersonsforcognizableoffencescautionshouldbe
exercised in acting on telegrams purporting to come from private individuals, and ordinarily no action
shouldbetakenonthetelegramalone.

SectionIIJurisdiction

715.StationOfficerJurisdictionofAnofficerinchargeofapolicestationcaninvestigateany
cognizablecasewhichacourthavingjurisdictionoverthestationareacouldenquireintoortryunderthe
provisions of Sections 177 and 179 and 183 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The effect of this is that,
exceptinthecircumstancesreferredtointhefollowingregulations,nocognizableoffencecanordinarilybe
investigated (without the orders of a magistrate) elsewhere than in the station area within which it was
committed.Atthesametimenoproceedingsofapoliceofficerinanycasecanatanystagebecalledin
question on the ground that the case was one which the police officer was not authorized to investigate
(Section156,CriminalProcedureCode).

Note:The police require no permission to enter any irrigation, manganese or construction work or
large labour camp, whether under the Public Works Department or not, for the execution or any duty
withinthelimitsofthepowersconferredonthembylaw.Suchworksorcampsareinnowaybeyondthe
ordinary jurisdiction of the district police or exempted from police control. But where the circumstances
permitit,withoutanydetrimenttopoliceaction,thepoliceofficertakingactionshouldinformtheofficerin
chargeoftheworkorcamppriortotakingaction,andshouldendeavortostudyhisconvenienceintaking
action.Ifthereisanyreasontobelievethatsuchpreviousreferencetotheofficerinchargewillresultin
anyfailureofpoliceaction,suchpreviousreferenceneednotbemade,butthepoliceofficershouldinform
theofficerinchargeimmediatelyaftersuchactionhasbeentaken.Thesamerightofentryalsoextendsto
Militarybarracksorlines.Inthiscase,itisparticularlydesirablethat,whenever,possible,previousnotice
shouldbegivenconfidentiallytotheOfficerCommandingAdjutant,orOrderlyOfficerconcerned,whenany
investigation,search,orarrestiscontemplatedwithinMilitarybarracksorlinesandthatthepoliceofficers
engagedshouldwearuniform.

716.JurisdictionDoubtsastoWhenacrimehasbeencommittedsoneartoaboundaryastoleave
a doubt regarding the district or police station area in which it occurred, the police to whom it is first
reportedshallbringthecaseontheirregisterandtakeuptheinvestigation,leavingthequestionastothe
finaldisposalofthecasetobesettledafterwards.Itisofcomparativelylittleimportancewhetheracrime
isregisteredinthisorthatdistrictorstationareawhileitisverydesirablethateveryinvestigationshould
betakenupaspromptlyaspossible.Moreover,bySection182,CriminalProcedureCode,theinvestigation
may be made in cases of uncertainty in any of the areas in which the offence is suspected to have
occurred. The same rule applies when an offence has been committed partly in one station and partly in
another,orisacontinuingone.

717.Investigation outside Jurisdiction Even if the offence was undoubtedly committed within the
areaattachedtoanotherpolicestation,theofficerinchargeofthestationtowhichthereportismadecan
investigatethematter:

(a) Iftheallegedoffenceisdacoity,thugiorescapefromcustody,andthepersonchargedis
within the area of the police station at which information is given (Section 181, Criminal
ProcedureCode)

(b) If the alleged offence is theft, or any offence which includes theft or the possession of
stolen property, and the thief or receiver has or had the property within the area of the
policestationatwhichthereportwasmade(Section183,CriminalProcedureCode)

(c) Iftheoffendercommittedtheallegedoffencewhileonajourney,andheorthepersonor
thing in respect of whom, he committed it has traveled into or through the area of the
stationatwhichthereportismade(Section183,CriminalProcedureCode).

(d) UnderthecircumstancesdetailedinSections179,180andthesecondclauseofSection
181,CriminalProcedureCode.

718.Relations with neighbouring Police Systematic active and cordial cooperation shall be
maintained between the different bodies of police, between the different police station jurisdictions,
between adjoining districts and with neighbouring states. To ensure and facilitate this cooperation it is
advisable that meeting officers in charge of stations on the borders of districts and states should be
occasionallyheld.Alllawfulrequestsforassistancemadebythepoliceofonelocaljurisdictiontothepolice
of another local jurisdiction shall, if possible, be complied with at once, and a report made to higher
authorityintheordinarycourse.

719.Offences outside Jurisdiction If information or other intelligence is received by an officer in

charge of a police station of the commission of a cognizable offence which he manifestly has not
jurisdiction to investigate, he shall record such information in the manner described in Section I of this
chapter,andshall:

(a)ifthepolicestationinwhichtheoffencemaylawfullybeinvestigatedisinthesamedistrict,
sendacopyoftheinformationtotheofficerinchargeofthesaidpolicestationor

(b)ifthepolice,,stationinwhichtheoffencemaylawfullybeinvestigatedisinanotherdistrict,
send a copy of the information to the Superintendent to whom he is subordinate for
transmissiontotheofficerinchargeofthepolicestationaforesaid.

Meanwhile, the officer in charge of the police station to whom such information or other intelligence
wasfirstgivenshalltake,orcausetobetaken,suchlawfulmeasuresasmayseemnecessarytohim
forthedetectionoftheoffenceandthearrestoftheoffender.

720.Ifthepoliceofficermakinganinvestigation,discovers,afterhehas commenced such investigation,

that the offence is one which he is not empowered by law to investigate, he shall send immediate
intimation to the officer who is empowered by law to make the investigation, and shall continue the
investigationuntilheisrelivedbytheofficerhehasaddressed.

721. The officer to whom such intimation is sent shall proceed without delay to the place where the
investigationisbeing,held,and,ifheissatisfiedthatthecaseiswithinhisjurisdiction,shallundertakethe
investigation.Theofficerherelievesshallrecordareportofallhehasdoneinthecasediary,mentioning
in it the date and hour of his relief, and shall sign it and make it over to the relieving officer. The latter
shallcertifyatthefootthatheacknowledgesthecasetohaveoccurredwithinhisstationlimits,ortobe
onewhichheisempoweredtoinvestigationasthecasemaybe.Thecasediarythustransferredshallform
partoftherecordsofthecase.

722.DisputedJurisdictionShouldthe officer in charge of a police station, who is summoned to the

spot,dispute the jurisdiction, it shall be incumbent on both the police officers conjointly to carry on the
investigationundertheordersofthesenior:andneithershallleaveuntiltheinvestigationiscompletedor
thequestionofjurisdictionissettledandacknowledged.Therecordoftheinvestigationshallbekeptatthe
stationwheretheinformationorotherintelligencewasfirstreceived,untilthejurisdictionisdecided.

723.When a Superintendent directs that an investigation shall be transferred from one police station to
another, the offence registered in the police station where the information or other intelligence was first
received shall be cancelled, and the offence shall be recorded in and reported from the station in whose
jurisdictionthecasereallyoccurred,orinwhichtheinvestigationisconcluded,asthecasemaybe.

724.InvestigationTransferofWhenitappearstotheSuperintendentthatanoffencereportedinhis
district was committed in another district, and that it may not lawfully be investigated in his district, he
shall arrange for the transfer of the investigation to the other district in communication with the
Superintendentofthelatter.IftheSuperintendentofthedistrictinwhichtheoffencewascommitted,or
maylawfullybeinvestigated,doesnotconsenttothetransferoftheinvestigationtheSuperintendentfirst
referredtoaboveshallobtaintheopinionandorderoftheDistrictMagistrateofhisowndistrictregarding
suchtransferandbeguidedthereby.

725.Whenaninvestigationistransferredfromonedistricttoanother,thepolicefile,includingtheoriginal
information, shall be forwarded to the Superintendent to whose district such transfer is made. The
Superintendenttransferringtheinvestigationshallcanceltheentryinthecrimeregisterofhisowndistrict.

726.TheSuperintendent,towhosedistricttheinvestigationistransferred,shallordertheofficerincharge
ofthepolicestationwithinwhosejurisdictiontheoffencewascommitted,orwhomaylawfullymakesuch
investigation,toenterthecaseinhiscrimeregisterandproceedasiftheinformationorotherintelligence
hasbeenoriginallyreceivedathisstation.

SectionIIIDecisiontoInvestigate.

727.InvestigationReasonsforRefusalofSection157(I)(b)oftheCriminalProcedureCodevests
in an officer in charge of a police station, the discretion to abstain from investigating any cognizable
offence if it appears to him that there is no sufficient ground for doing so. Full persons for refusal to
investigate must be recorded in the intimation report and general diary, and the fact must be forthwith
notifiedtotheinformant,ifany,intheprescribedform.

728.Inexercisingthediscretionallowedundertheabovesection,thepolicestationofficerwillordinarilybe
guidedbythewishesofthecomplainant.Tosubjectthecomplainantandhiswitnesstotheharassmentof
an investigation and a trial in a case in which no action is desired, naturally reacts on the accurate
reporting of crime. Ordinarily, no petty offence should be investigated against the wishes of the
complainantunless(i) it is suspected to be the work of professional criminals, (2) by its relation to other
reported offences it indicates the presence in the area of a professional criminal or criminals, or (3) for
somespecialreasonaninvestigationisdesirableinthepublicinterest.Evenincasesinwhichthevalueof
the property stolen is considerable, an investigation should not be undertaken if the offence is obviously
not the work of a professional criminal, and the complainant has good reasons for not wishing to be
draggedintoprosecution.Forinstance,atravelermightfinditmostinconvenienttobedetainedto give
evidencebeforeacourt,oramanmightnotdesireaninvestigation for fear of implicating a relation. On
the other hand, the wishes of the complainant should be disregarded and an investigation refusedwhen
thecomplaintisobviouslyinthenatureofacivildispute,oramaliciousexaggerationofapettyincident.

729.InvestigationwhenRefusedOrdinarily,anofficerinchargeofapolicestationwillbejustifiedin
abstainingfrominvestigatingcomplaintsregardingthefollowingcases:
 (a)TrivialcasescomingwiththepurviewofSection95,IndianPenalCode.

(b) Cases which are obviously in the nature of a civil dispute, or where the complainant is
apparentlyseekingtotakeadvantageofapettyortechnicaloffencetobringintoacriminal
court a matter, such as a question of right, sale or possession which ought properly to be
decidedbyacivilcourt.

(c) Pettytheftsofagriculturalproduce,fruit,foodstuffs,etc,whicharenotcapableofbeing
satisfactoryidentified.

(d) Simplehousebreakingorhousetrespassinwhichthereisnothingtoindicateortojustify
asuspicionthattheoffenceistheworkofaprofessionalcriminal.

(e)Assaultcases,whenothercharges,suchas,theft,aresuperadded,andthelatterappearto
bemorethandoubtful.

730.Cognizable offences Nothing in the above instruction justifies solving or refusal to accept
complaints of cognizable offence. All such complaints, whether or not they are investigated, must be
receivedinthemannerlaiddownbySection154,CriminalProcedureCode.

Superintendents and their Assistants during their tours of inspection should make a point of
satisfying themselves that officers in charge of police stations have intelligently grasped the purport and
principlesunderlyingtheseinstructions.

731.Cases under Section 157(a), Criminal Procedure Code Under clause 1(a) of the proviso to
Section157,CriminalProcedureCode,iftheoffenderisnamed,andthecaseisnotofaseriousnature,the
officerinchargeofapolicestationneednotproceedinperson,ordeputeasubordinateofficertomakean
investigation on the spot. This proviso does not authorize a police officer to conduct the investigation in
suchcasesatthepolicestation,thussavingthepolicetroubleatthecostofannoyanceandinconvenience
of the people. It merely means that when a case of this nature is brought to the police complete, the
accusedbeingknown,itisunnecessaryforthepolicetomakeaformallocalinvestigation.Thecasecanbe
sent up to the magistrate at once the accused being taken into custody or released on bail according to
circumstances.

732.FinalReportCasessometimesoccurinwhichaninvestigationismade,buttheinvestigatingofficer
findsthatthoughthereisevidenceagainsttheaccused,hewouldnothaveinvestigatedthecaseifhehad
knownitstruenature.Thoughthestrictletterofthelawrequiresthatacasewhichhasbeenprovedmust
besentbeforethecourt,investigatingofficersmustusetheirdiscretionincases,therealnatureofwhich,
ismisrepresentedattheoutset,andonlybecomesapparentduringthecourseoftheinvestigation.Insuch
cases,afinalreportshouldbesentinSection173,CriminalProcedureCode,andthereasonsforrefusing
to proceed under Section 170, Criminal Procedure Code, should be fully explained and a communication
senttothecomplainantasrequiredbySection173,CriminalProcedureCode.

SectionIVIntimationReport.

733. Intimation Report As soon as the action to be taken has been settled in all particulars, the
intimation report prescribed by Section 175, of the Criminal Procedure Code, must be dispatched to the
SubDivisionalMagistrate,orwherethereisnon,tothemagistratehavingjurisdictiontotrythecase.Ifit
hasbeendecidedthatnoinvestigationisrequiredthereasonwhichledtothisdecisionmustbesetoutin
the intimation report. If there is to be no local investigation, the grounds for not proceeding to the spot
mustberecorded.

SectionVTheinvestigationandthecasediary.

734.InvestigationbyStationOfficerIfthestationofficerispresentatthepolicestationwhenthe
informationisreceived,hewillordinarilyundertaketheinvestigationhimself.Ifforanyreasonheisunable
todoso,hewilldeputeasubordinatenotbelowtherankofheadconstabletotakeuptheinvestigation,at
sametimeregardinghisreasons.
If the station officer is absent, the officerincharge will arrange to inform the police station officer and
eitherproceedtothespothimselfordeputeanofficernotbelowtherankofheadconstabletotakeupthe
investigation,atthesametimerecordinghisreasonsfornothavingproceededtothespothimself.

735.Superintendent of Police Supervisions of It is not intended to lay down any hardandfast

rules as to cases which the Superintendent should investigate himself. Except in the cases referred to in
thenextregulation,shouldseldombenecessaryfortheSuperintendenttotakethedetailedconductofthe
investigationintohisownhands.Hispresenceonthespotwillenablehimtoseethattheproceedingsare
honest,andthatresortisnotmadetoillicitmethodsofextortinginformation.Heshouldconfinehimselfto
supervising and laying down the guiding principles on which the investigation should proceed, and to
shifting and appraising the value of the evidence or clues obtained. Whenever circumstances permit, he
shouldattendinperson

(a) All cases of importance in which there is a likelihood that improper influences will be
broughttobearonthepolice.

(b)Allcasesinwhichallegationaremadeoftortureormisconductonthepartofthepolice.

(c)Allseriousdacoitiesorriotsbetweenclasses,communitiesorinfluentiallandholders.

(d)Importantcasesofmurderofotherheinouscrimeinwhichheconsidershispresenceatthe
spotnecessary.

736.Investigation by Superintendent of Police or Assistant Superintendent of Police Cases of

murder or homicide and assault alleged to have committed on Indians by British soldiers or other
Europeans, and all assaults by Indians on Europeans, are invariably to be investigated by the
SuperintendentorhisAssistant,unlesstheDistrictMagistratedecidestoholdtheinvestigationhimselfor
hedeputeanyothermagistrateforthepurpose.Immediateinformationoftheoccurrenceofsuchcaseis
tobegiventotheSuperintendent,and,ifheistoofarfromheadquarterstoallowofhisspeedyreturn,
theReserveInspectorwillreporttotheDistrictMagistrateorinhisabsencetotheseniormagistrateand
askfororders.PendingarrivaloftheSuperintendentormagistratetheseniorpoliceofficeronthespotwill
carryontheinvestigation.

737.IlltreatmentofaccusedandcomplainantIfinthecourseofapoliceinvestigation,itseemstoa
superiorpoliceofficer,eitheronacomplaintorotherwise,thatanaccusedpersonoranypersonconnected
with a case which is being investigated has been illtreated by the subordinate investigating police, such
officershall,afterrecordingthecomplaintinfullandthemarksifany,onthecomplaintsbody,forwarda
copythereofurgentlytotheSubDivisionalMagistrateandproceedtothespottoenquireintoitandifthe
person alleged to have been illtreated is in custody, he shall forward him at once to the SubDivisional
Magistrate. If on proceeding to the spot he finds reason to believe that the complaint is true, he shall
himselftakeovertheinvestigation.IftheofficerisnothimselftheSuperintendentofPolice,heshallalso
forward a report of the case to the Superintendent of Police. The Superintendent of police, on receipt of
suchacomplaint,shallimmediatelyforwardareportthereoftotheDistrictMagistrateandaskfororders
as to whether a magisterial enquiry will be made, and shall either himself proceed or order his gazetted
assistant to proceed to the spot and enquire into the complaint. On arriving at the scene, the
SuperintendentofPoliceorhisgazettedassistant,asthecasemaybe,shallunlesstheDistrictMagistrate
requestshimtomakenoenquiries,makesuchfurtherenquiriesasseemnecessarypendingthearrivalof
amagistrate, and shall also decide whether it is advisable to suspend the investigation in the course of
whichtheilltreatmentisallegedtohaveoccurred.Ifhehasreasontobelievethatthecomplaintistruehe
shouldplace the accused police officer under suspension pending disposal of the complaint. Any case in
whichacomplaintofilltreatmentofawitness,suspectorarrestedpersonbyapoliceofficerisboundtobe
trueshouldbeseverelydealtwith.Ontheotherhand,falsecomplaintsputinwiththeobjectofhampering
police investigation should, whenever possible, be made the subject criminal proceedings under section
211oftheIndianPenalCode.

Enquiriesintocomplaintsagainstthepoliceofilltreatmentofpersonsduringthecourseofaninvestigation
should,onnoaccount,bemadebyanofficerwhohastakenpartintheinvestigationinthecourseofwhich
theilltreatmentissaidtohaveoccurred.

738.FormcarriedbyInvestigationOfficerAninvestigatingofficershouldalwayscarrywithhima
walletcontaining(besidesthecasediary)thefollowingforms:

(1)Orderofattendance.

(2)Applicationororderofdetention.

(3)Chargesheet.

(4)Formsofbondsforaccusedandwitness.

(5)Receiptformfordietmoney.

Heshouldalsotakewithhimaconstableandasmallsumfromthepermanentadvancefordietmoney.
Hewillthenbeinapositiontosendupthecasefortrialdirecttothemagistratehavingjurisdiction.

739.InvestigationMethodsofThemannerinwhichtheinvestigationisconductedisindicatedinthe
followinginstructions:

(a) In investigating a case a police officer should avail himself, as for as possible, of the
assistance of the patel, mukaddam, or any other respectable people who are will to assist
him. Village witnesses are likely to speak more freely if they find people they know
associated with the police in the investigation. The convenience of the people must be
studiedandtheinvestigationconductedinaconciliatoryandinformalmanner.Reluctanceto
make disclosures is often due to the fear of being obliged to appear before a court, and
anythingtendingtocalluptheideaofajudicialenquiryshould,ifpossible,beavoided.

(aa) During the investigation of a case, a Police Officer shall not, without recording reasons
therefore, interrogate a woman except in the presence of one of he relations of some
respectablepersonofthelocality.

MemorandumNo.27911685IV,datedthe1stJune,1950,MadhyaPradeshGovernment,
PoliceDepartment.(No.104,dated1361950)

(b) Allcluesshouldbecarefullyfollowedup.Enquirymustbemadefromeveryonewhois
likely to have been connected with events which preceded (or which may in the ordinary
courseofthingsbepresumedtohavepreceded,accompaniedorfollowedthecrime).

(c) Should a suspect offer to point out where stolen property is buried or concealed, the
witnessshouldbeinformedofhisstatementandallowedtoquestionhim,beforeproceeding
tothespot.Itmustberememberedthatthediscoverycontemplatedby27oftheIndian
EvidenceActiscompletewhenasuspecthaspointedoutthespotwherepropertyisburied
or concealed and the practice of requiring several suspects to point out the same spot, in
succession,orjointly,causesconfusionintheevidenceofthewitnesstotherecovery.This
practiceshouldneverbeadopted.

(d) Statementsmadebypersonslikelytobeimplicatedintheoffencemustbeacceptedwith
extremecaution,andshouldinvariablybetested,wheneverpossible,bytheexaminationof
allplaces,thingsandpeoplementionedinthem.Ifthesestatementsarenotcorroborated,
or on the face of the, appear improbable, the want of corroboration or the improbability
must be pointed out, and an explanation demanded. The clue if any afforded by the
explanation must be tested until the statement is proved false, or is capable of being
corroborated(inwholeorinpart)byindependentevidence.

740.CaseDiaryInallcognizableoffencesinvestigated,theproceedingssubsequenttotherecordingof
the information and the dispatch of the intimation report, must be recorded in a special diary called the
case diary. A police officer investigating a non cognizable offence under the officers of a magistrate, will
not ordinarily write up a case diary unless specially ordered to do so by the District Magistrate or
SuperintendentofPolice.
741.CasediaryContentsofSection172,CriminalProcedureCode,requiresthatthecasediaryshall
be written day by day and in it shall be recorded the time at which the information reached the
investigatingofficer,thetimewhenhebeganandclosehisinvestigation,theplacesvisitedbyhimanda
statement of the circumstances ascertained through his investigation. The case diary is a privileged
documentandtheaccusedorhisagenthasnorighttocallforitorseeit,unlesstheofficerwhowroteit
usesitforthepurposeofrefreshinghismemory,orthecourtusesitforthepurposeofcontradictingsuch
policeofficer.Thisprivilegedoesnothowever,extendtostatementsrecordedundersection161,Criminal
Procedure Code. The accused has a right to copies of such statements, if considers that they are not
relevant to the subjectmatter of the trial, or that their disclosure to the accused is not essential in the
interestofjustice,orinexpedientinthepublicinterest.StatementsunderSection161,CriminalProcedure
Code, should from no part of the case diary under Section 172, Criminal Procedure Code,. When it is
necessarytorecordastatementthisshouldbedoneonaseparatepieceofpaperandattachedtothecase
diary.

742.CasediaryhowwrittenThemannerinwhichthecasediaryshouldbewrittenisindicatedinthe
followinginstitutions:

(a) Thediaryshouldcommencewithabriefstatementofthecircumstancesunderwhichthe
complaint was lodged and should be followed with a verbatim copy of the complaint. All
relevant facts discovered by questioning witnesses, or by personal research, all places
visitedandallmeasurestakenfromtimetotimebytheinvestigatingofficershouldbenoted
in the diary. The time at which the diary is commenced and the time when any particular
action,suchasarrest,searchofahouse,sendingforanaccusedorwitness,istakenshould
beregardedsimultaneouslywiththesettingdownofthefactitself.

(b)Thecasediaryshouldshowasconciselyandclearlyaspossiblewhathasbeenascertained
daybydayandshouldnotconsistofaseriesofdepositionsofwitnessesexaminedbythe
investigating officer. The recording of the statement of a witness in deposition form is not
obligatory (Section 161, Criminal Procedure Code). And should only be resorted to in the
caseofwitnessesonthedetailsofwhoseevidencemuchdepends.Thus,shouldtherebea
question of the identification of an offender, the statements of the witnesses to such
identificationshouldbefullyandcarefullyrecorded.Again,inseriouscases,itis,asarule,
desirable to take down the whole statement of every person who gives important
informationespeciallyeverypersonwho,fromthecircumstancesofthecase,oughttoknow
something about it. For instance, when a person has been murdered at night in a house
whereotherpersonsalsoliver,thestatementsofthoseotherpersonsshouldberecordedin
full.

(c) SigningofastatementrecordedTheonlycircumstancesinwhichastatementtaken
down in writing by a police officer making an investigation is to be signed by the person
makingitarewhenthedeponentisinamoribundconditionandthestatementispractically
a dying declaration. If a magistrate is near at hand, and the declaration is one that in the
event of the deceaseds death would be relevant under Section 32 of the Indian Evidence
Act,themagistrateshouldbeaskedtoattendandrecordthestatementofadyingperson,
inaccordancewiththeprovisionsofSection164,CriminalProcedureCode.

Iftheattendanceofamagistratecannotbesecured,withouttheriskofsuchpersonsdeathbeforehis
statementcanberecorded,theinvestigatingofficerwillrecordthedyingdeclarationinaccordancewith
thefollowinginstructions:

(1) If possible, such person shall be examined by a medical officer with a view to
ascertaining that he is sufficiently in possession of his reason to make a credible
statement.

(2)Suchstatementshallberecordedinthepresenceoftwoormorecrediblewitnesses
unconnectedwiththepolicedepartment.Ifsuchcrediblewitnesscannotbeobtained
 without risk of such persons death before his statement can be recorded, it will be
recorded in the presence of one or more police officers. This rule does not apply
whenagazettedofficerispresent.

(3) If any person is accused by the dependent of having been concerned in the
transactionwhichthreatenstoresultinhisdeath,suchpersonshouldbeallowedto
bepresentifhewisheswhilestatementisbeingtakendown.

(4) Thestatementmustbeheadedwithdeclarantsname,fathersname,casteand
residenceandshouldconsistofquestionsandanswers.Theanswersmustbetaken
down from the declarantslips word for word exactly as he utters them, and must
notbeafterwardsaddedtoorcorrectedinanyway.Thedateandtimeofrecording
the statement must be recorded and the statement must be signed or otherwise
attested by the deponent, the recording officer and the witnesses. A court will not
placeanyconfidenceinadyingdeclarationwhichhasbeenreducedtowritingafterit
hasbeenmade,orwhichhasbeenrecordedinthewordsoftherecordingofficerand
notinthoseofthedeclaranthimself.

743.Case diary with information entered in Thecasediary should be confined to a recorded of

facts and must contain only such information regarding the results of the investigation as will indicate
clearly what is being done to complete the case. The theories of the investigating officer trivial details,
gossipandirrelevantmattersmustbeexcluded.Inconcludingthediary,however,theinvestigatingofficer
mayrecordabriefsummaryofthereasonswhichguidehisfinaldecisioninthecase.Ifheconsidersthat
thereisnocase,hisreasonswill,ofcourse,befuller,thanifhesendsthecaseupfortrialasestablished.

744.StatementunderSection161.CriminalProcedureCodeWhenaninvestigatingofficerdecides
torecordastatementunderSection161,CriminalProcedureCode,therecordshouldbemadeatthetime
thewitnessisexamined.Thediaryitselfshouldbewrittenprivately,usuallyatendofthedayswork,and
notinthepresenceofwitnessasthoughitscompilationwereapublicfunction.Thediarymustbewritten
up day by day and not at leisure after the investigation is completed. The investigation officer will
ordinarilywritethecasediaryinhisownhandwritingandwillsignanddateit,afterrecordingthehourat
whichtheinvestigationisclosedeachday.Shouldhe,foranyreasonbeunabletowritehimself,hemay
usealiterateheadconstableorconstableashisamanuensisbutinsuchcaseitmustbedistinctlystated
why the investigating officer could not himself write the diary, which should be signed both by the
investigatingofficerandthewriter.Thenameofinformersneednotbeenteredinthediaryandnotcourt
cancompelaninvestigatingofficertodisclosethenameofaninformer.When,therefore, action is taken
oninformation,thesourceofwhichtheinvestigatingofficerdoesnotwishtodisclose,hewillprefacethe
reportinthediaryofthatactionwiththeremarkFrominformationreceivedIdidsoandso.

745. Investigation by a Superior Officer When a superior officer decides to take over the
investigation, he will take charge, of the diary, after noting the date of his arrival and of his assuming
managementofthecase.Hewillthencarryontherecordfromthepointatwhichheassumedchargeof
theenquiryafterverifying,ifnecessary,therecordedstatementsbybrieflyquestioningthewitnesses.He
is, on no account, to record over again the statements already recorded, or to reiterate facts already
recordedinthediary.

746.Case diary Duplicate Copies of Eachleaf in a case diary is perforated and numbered. Writing
shouldbeononesideofthepageonly.Whentheinvestigationhasbeencompletedthepagesrelatingtoit
should be torn out and filed together in the police station. When the investigation relates to one of the
marginallynotedoffences,ortoanyimportantcaseinwhichtheSuperintendentorderscopiesofthecase
diarytobesubmitted,aduplicatecopyofeachdaysentrieswillbemadeonalternateleaveswithcarbon
paper,andwillbetornoutanddispatchedbytheearliestposttotheSuperintendent.

1.Murder.

2.Attempttomurder.
 3.Culpablehomicide.

4.Dacoity.

5.Robbery.

6.Administeringstupefyingdrugs

7.TheftorhousebreakingwhenthepropertystolenexceedsRs.500invalue.

747.PlanofsceneInmurdercasestheinvestigatingofficerwillprepareandsendwithhisfirstdays
diaryaplanshowingthepositionofthebody,whenfound,togetherwithsuchdetailsofthepremisesor
neighborhood as will render the relative position of all the important features of the locality apparent.
Duringthecourseofinvestigationtheinvestigationofficershouldgetanotherplanprepared,preferablyby
thepatwari,forproductioninthecourt.Thisplanshouldbedrawntoscaleifthecircumstancesofthecase
so require. If necessary, two plans may be prepared one to give a general picture of the place and
surroundingswhere the murder was committed or the body was found, and the other to give a detailed
picture of the actual plan of the place in which or, at which the murder was committed or the body was
found. Whether one or two plans should be prepared will depend upon, the circumstances of the case.
Where necessary, the doors, windows and entrances to houses should be marked distinctly and the out
linesofhousesshouldbedelineateddistinctlytodistinguishthemfromthoseofcompoundsorfences.The
investigatingofficershouldsatisfyhimselfthattheplanorplansareproperlyprepared.Theaimshouldbe
togiveaclearpictureofthesurroundingsoftheplaceofoffencesothatthecourtmaybeabletovisualize
thecircumstancesinwhichtheoffencewascommitted.Forthispurpose,forinstance,itmaybenecessary
tonoteon the plan that the ground where the offence was committed was hard or soft, wet or dry, etc.
Theplanorplansshouldbesignedanddated.Thepatwarishouldbeinstructedtotakewithhimtocourt
hischainandtakeformeasuringdistancesandalsohisdiarytoenablehimtotellthedateofhisvisitto
the scene of occurrence for the purpose of preparing the plan. Similar plans should be prepared, when
necessary,incasesofdacoity,robberyorrape.

748.ReleaseofconvicttoobtainvaluableinformationIfthereisreasontobelievethataconvictin
prisonwillandcangivevaluableinformationleadingtothediscoveryofstolenpropertyorothermaterial
facts, an application may be made to the State Government(through the Superintendent and the District
Magistrate)forsuspension of the convicts sentence under Section 401, Criminal Procedure Code, on the
condition that the latter submits to safe custody until he finds and produces the property or material
evidence. If the application is sanctioned, every precaution shall be taken to prevent the escape of the
prisonerwhosesentenceisthussuspended.

749.SearchwhenandhowmadeWhentheproductionofanyparticulardocumentorthingwhichis
knownorbelievedtobeinthepossessionofanypersonisnecessaryordesirableforthepurposesofan
investigation, an officer in charge of a police station can issue a written order for its production (Section
94,CriminalProcedureCode).Ifthedocumentorthingislikelytobefoundatanyplacewithinthelimitsof
the police station to which he is attached, and the police officer making the investigation has reason to
believethatsuchdocumentorthingcannotbeotherwiseobtainedwithoutunduedelay,suchofficermay,
afterrecordinginwritingthegroundsofhisbelieve,andspecifyinginsuchwriting,sofaraspossible,the
thingforwhichsearchistobemade,searchorcausesearchtobemadeforsuchdocumentorthing.The
searchshall, if practicable, be made by such officer himself, but if he is unable to conduct the search in
person,andnootherpersoncompetenttomakethesearch ispresent he may, afterrecordinginwriting
his reasons for so doing, require a subordinate officer, by an order in writing, to make the search. Such
order shall specify the place to be searched, and as far as possible, the thing for which search is to be
made(Section 165, Criminal Procedure Code). The record under Section 165, Criminal Procedure Code,
shall be made in the prescribed form and a copy shall be sent to the nearest magistrate empowered to
takecognizanceoftheoffence.

AnofficerinchargeofaPoliceStationorapoliceofficernotbelowtherankofSubInspectormay
requireanofficerinchargeofanotherpolicestationtoresearchforanydocumentorthing,ormaysearch
himselfifhethinksthatthedelayoccasionedbyaddressingthepolicestationofficerinwhosejurisdiction
the document or thing is believed to be might result in its being concealed or destroyed(Section 166,
CriminalProcedureCode).

750.SearcheswhenmadeIneverycaseinwhichaninvestigatingofficerdecidestosearchahouse
orplacehewillrecordinhiscasediaryhisreasonsfordoingso.Housesmustnotbesearchedunlessthere
is definite reason to believe that certain specified property in regard to which an offence is known or
alleged to have been committed will be found there. The practice of searching the houses of suspicious
characters,ontheenhancethatsomethingmaybefoundwhichwillbeofinteresttothepolice,iswholly
incorrect.

751.HousesearchesThefollowingistheprocedureprescribedforahousesearch.Thesearchshallbe
conducted in the presence of two or more respectable persons living in the locality. The investigating
officerisempoweredtorequirebyanorderinwritingsuchpersonstoattendandwitnessthesearchanda
refusal to obey such an orders is punishable under section 187, Indian Penal Code. The occupant of the
houseorsomepersononhisbehalfshouldbepermittedtobepresentatthesearchandbeforeentering
thehousetheinvestigatingofficerandthewitnessesshouldsubmittotheirpersonsbeingsearchedinthe
presenceofwitnesses.Nootherpersonsshouldbepermittedtoenterorapproachthehouse.Alistofall
articlesordocuments seized in the course of the search, and of the places where they wererespectively
found shall be prepared in the prescribed form in triplicate by the investigating officer on the spot, and
boththefoilandcounterfoilsshallbesignedbytheofficerconductingtheinvestigationandthewitnesses.
Onefoilwillbeimmediatelygiventothepersonwhosehousewassearchedorhisagentandtheotherwill
besenttothemagistrateasrequiredbySection523,CriminalProcedureCode.Thefoilwillberetainedby
thepoliceandwillbefiledwiththechallanifthecaseisprosecuted.Thewitnessestothesearchshallnot
berequiredtoattendthecourtunlessspeciallysummonedbyit.

752.PostOfficeRecordApolicestationofficerhasnoauthoritytorequiretheproductionbeforehim
ofletters,postcardsorparcelsintransmissionbypost.TheprocedureprescribedbySection95Criminal
Procedure Code, must be followed if their production is necessary. This prohibition does not, however,
extendtotheordinaryrecordsmaintainedinapostofficer.TheGovernmentofIndiahaveorderedthatthe
recordsofaofficeshallbeproduceandinformationavailableinthemshallbegivenonthewrittenorderof
such officer. Only those entries in the records will, however, be disclosed which relate to the person or
personsaccusedoftheoffenceunderinvestigationorwhicharerelevanttotheoffence.

753.Properties found during search The value to be attached to the discovery of incriminating
articles during a house search will depend largely on the manner in which the search was conducted. A
courtwillnaturallyattachlittleornovaluetothediscoveryofanarticleincommonuseoroflittlevalue,if
the circumstances show that it could easily have been thrown or introduced into the house. Before,
thereforeenteringthepremises,theexterioroftheplacetobesearchedshouldbeexaminedanditshould
beascertainedwhetherthereiseasyaccessoropportunityofintroducingarticleswithouttheknowledgeof
the inmates. The officer conducting the search must insist on the witnesses being present with him
throughoutthesearchandwhenanarticleisdiscovered,theattentionofthewitnesseswillbecalledtoall
circumstancesandappearancesrelatingtoitandtheywillbeinvitedtogiveanopinionastowhetheror
notitcouldhavebeenplacewhereitwasfoundwithouttheknowledgeoftheinmates.

SearchesafterDarkAlthoughthelawdoesnotrequirethatthesearchshallbebydaylight,searches
afterdarkshould,asfaraspossible,beavoided.Ifthecaseisagraveonce,precautionshouldbetakenof
removingtheinmatesofthehouse,whichshouldbelocked,sealedandguardedtilldaylightappears,when
thesearchshouldbeconducted.Ifthearticlefoundbearsstainsofwhatappearstobeblood,andthecase
isoneinwhichbloodstainswouldberelevant,caremustbetakentoprotectthestrainsfromobliteration,
bywrappingandsealingthearticleinthepresenceofthewitnesses.

754.ExhumationThepowersofsearchgiventothepolicedonotextendtothedisintermentofacorpse
in order to discover the cause of death. Before this can be done the authorization of a magistrate
empowered to hold inquests must ordinarily be obtained Section 176(2) Criminal Procedure Code. But if
thedelaywhichsuchareferencewouldinvolveinexcessive,ifthespotwherethecorpseisbelievedtolie
isnotaburialground,andiftherelativesofthedeceasedaredesirousthat the exhumation should take
place, the authorization f the magistrate may be anticipated by immediate action. In conducting the
exhumation, the investigating officer will be guided by the rules for the conduct of inquiries, and the
exhumed body must be made the subject of an investigation and report under Section 171, Criminal
ProcedureCode.

755.Omitted.

756. Powers to interrogate Any police officer making an investigation can secure the attendance
before him of any person, being within the limits of his own or an adjoining police station, who is either
suspectedofbeingconcernedinthecommissionofanoffence,orwhoappearstobeacquaintedwiththe
circumstances of the case. Failure to comply with such an order is punishable under Section 174, Indian
PenalCode. Prisoners in jail must be interrogated with the permission either of the Superintendent or a
magistrateorsummonedaswitnessesbytheCourt.

Providedthatnomalepersonundertheageoffifteenyearsorwomenshallberequiredtoattendat
anyplaceotherthantheplaceinwhichsuchmalepersonorwomenresides.

757.Statement of suspected person how recorded When the suspected person has attended
beforetheinvestigatingofficer,hecanbeexaminedandhisstatementcanberecordedinaccordancewith
theprovisionsofSections(6)and162,CriminalProcedureCode.Noinducement,threatorpromiseshallbe
offered to the suspect in order to induce him to confess, nor shall he be prevented, by any caution or
otherwise,frommakinganystatementhemaybedisposedtomakeSection163,CriminalProcedureCode.
Whenthesuspectsexaminationisover,hemusteitherarrestedorallowedtodepart. Informal detention
withoutarrestisprohibited.

SectionVIIIconfessionsandadmissions

758.ConfessionsandadmissionsThegreatestcautionshouldbeexercisedbyaninvestigatingofficer
in placing any reliance on a confessions or admission of guilt by an accused person. A person guilty of
seriouscrimerarelygivesanaccurateaccountofhisactsandtheirmotives.Evenwhileadmittinghisguilt,
hewilldoeverythinginhispowertolessenhiscriminalityintheeyesofthecourt,byputtingforwardfalse
andplausiblemotives,byintroducingasaccomplicesotherpersonsagainstwhomhebearsagrudge,orby
altering the context of his crime to suit his case. An investigating officer may easily be led, first into
adopting one of these inaccuracies, and next into supporting it by evidence as to motive or surrounding
circumstances. The evidence, having no foundation, is shown at the trial to be worthless, the prisoner
retractshisconfessionandthecourthasnoalternativebuttoacquit.

759.Statement under section 164, CrPC hose and when recorded The practice of adopting a
confessionblindly,andregardingitasobviatingtheneedforfurtherenquiry,isabsolutelyforbidden,andit
isonlyinexceptionalandimportantcasesthatamagistrateshouldbeaskedtorecordaconfessionunder
Section164,CriminalProcedureCode.Whenthiscourseisabsolutelynecessary,theconfessionshouldbe
recordedbytheSubDivisionalMagistrate,oraMagistrateofthe1stclassoraMagistrateofthe2ndclass,
specially empowered in this behalf by the State Government. No police officer connected with the
investigationshouldbepresentwhenaconfessionisbeingrecorded.Aconfessionshouldberegardedas
affordingaclueinthelines on which further investigation should be regarded as affording a clue in the
linesonwhichfurtherinvestigationshouldproceed.Everydetailinitshouldbetestedandcorroboratedas
far as possible by independent testimony so that if, as it frequently happens, it is retracted, sufficient
evidencemaystillbeavailabletoensuresuccess.

760.Confessions of accused persons when proved No confession made to a police officer by a

personaccusedofanyoffencecanbeprovedagainstsuchperson(Section25,IndianEvidenceAct).When,
however, any fact is discovered in consequence of information received from a person accused of an
offence, so much of such information (whether it amounts to a confession or not) as relates distinctly to
thefactstherebydiscovered,maybeproved,eventhoughthepersongivingitwasatthetimeactuallyin
the custody of a police officer Section 27, Indian Evidence Act. The provisions of this section are not
restricted or overruled by Section 162 of the revised Criminal Procedure Code. When such disclosure is
made,theinvestigatingofficershouldimmediatelydrawupamemorandumintheprecisewordsusedand
shouldreadthememorandumovertothepersonmakingthedisclosure,buthemaynotrequiredhimto
sign it. The memorandum will be preserved by the investigating officer with a view to refreshing his
memory as to the precise words used, should he be required to give oral evidence of any part of the
disclosure.

SectionIXArrestanddisposalofpersonsarrested.

761.ArrestofaccusedpersonThemannerinwhicharrestshouldbemadeisdescribedinSections46
to48andSection53oftheCriminalProcedureCode.Whenaninvestigatingofficerconsidersthatacase
againstanaccusedpersonhasbeenproved,heshould,beforearresting him, give him an opportunity to
explainthefactsinevidenceagainsthim,shouldhewishtodoso.Failuretodosofrequentlyresultsin
the prosecution of weak cases which break down in court when the accused explains the facts alleged
againsthim.Apersonaccusedofanoffenceshouldnotordinarilybearrestediftheevidenceisinsufficient
tojustifyprosecution,orthecaseisnotworthsendingbeforeacourt.

762.Allpoliceofficersinpursuitofoffendersshallfollowupsuchpursuitbeyondtheboundaryoftheirown
circle until an equally responsible officer is at hand to take it up. All officers are responsible that
requisitions for aid to pursue, for search or for the apprehension of offenders are immediately complied
withandthateveryexertionismadeforthesuccessfulperformanceofthedutyrequired.

763to765.Omitted.

766. Arrest in nonbailable offences Apersonarrestedforanonbailable offence must be carefully

searchedbeforebeinglockedupandallarticlesotherthatwearingapparelfoundwithhimremoved.Any
offensive weapon which he carries should invariably be taken for him. If the offence for which he is
arrestedisnonbailable,abriefdescriptionoftheaccusedshouldberecordedinthecasediary.

767.Arrested person transfer of When a person is arrested without warrant on a nonbailable

charge in a district in which the investigation and trial cannot be made, he shall be produced without
unnecessary delay before a magistrate of the district in which the arrest is made section 60, Criminal
ProcedureCode.Noaccusedpersoncanberemoved in custody from one district to another or from one
provincetoanother,exceptunderthewrittenorderorwarrantofthemagistrateorotherlawfulauthority
directingsuchtransfer.Suchordershallspecify

(a)theplacefromandtowhichsuchpersonistobetaken

(b)towhomsuchpersonistobemadeoverathisdestination

(c)rateofdietperdiem

(d)themodeoftransittobeadoptedand

(e)particularsofanypropertysentwithsuchperson.

767A.ArrestofapersononarequisitionfromthepoliceofanotherStateWhereveranyperson
residinginaStateisarrestedbythePoliceofthatstateonarequisitionfromthepoliceofanotherState,
thepolicewhoarrestedthatpersonwillberesponsibleforescortinghimtotheplacewhereheiswanted.
Thestatesendingthearrestedpersonwillbearallthechargesonreciprocalbasis.

768.Juveniles Thefollowing procedure shall be observed when a person accused of an offence is a

juvenile:

(a)Exceptinheinouscasesorwherethereisrealreasontofearthattheoffenderwillabscond,
ajuvenileoffendershouldnotbearrested,butsecurityshouldbetakenforhisappearance.

(b)Juvenileoffendersareonnoaccounttobeplacedinthesamecellasanadultprisonerata
policestation.Ifthemalelockupisalreadyoccupied,theprisonershallbeaccommodated
inthefemalelockup.Ifbothareoccupied,thestationofficermustprovideaccommodation
in the office or any spare quarters. If this is not feasible, he must arrange for
 accommodation in the town or village and depute plain clothes officers to guard the
prisoner.

(c) Juvenileoffendersshouldonnoaccountbemarchedtocourtwiththeusualdailybatchof
undertrialprisoners.

769.Arrested person Detention of Aperson arrested without a warrant shall not be detained in
custodyforalongerperiodthan,inallthecircumstancesofthecase,isreasonable,andsuchperiodshall
benot,intheabsenceofaspecialorderofamagistrate,exceed24hours,exclusiveofthetimenecessary
for the journey to the magistrate court(Section 61, Criminal Procedure Code). If an accused person is
arrested by a private individual and brought in custody to the police station and is there re
arrested(Section 59, Criminal Procedure Code), the period for which he may be detained will commence
from the time of his rearrest by the police. A person arrested on a warrant must be taken before a
magistratewithoutunnecessarydelay.

770.RemandWhenapersonisarrestedanddetainedincustodyanditappearsthattheinvestigation
cannot be completed within 24 hours the station officer or any SubInspector making the investigation
shall,ifheconsiderstheaccusationwellfounded,sendtheaccusedbeforeamagistratewithanapplication
forremand,andacopyoftheentriesinthecasediary.Amagistratemayremandanaccusedeithertojail
orpolicecustodybutwhendetentioninpolicecustodyisdesired,theaccusedmustbeproducedbeforea
firstclassmagistrateoramagistrateofthesecondclass,speciallyempoweredbytheStateGovernmentto
ordersuchdetention.Allremandswillordinarilybetojailcustody,anddetentioninpolicecustodyshould
onlybeappliedforinspecialcaseswhenthepresenceoftheaccusedduringthelocalinvestigationis,for
somespecificreason,clearlynecessary,andthatreasonshouldbedetailedintheinvestigation.Theperiod
ofdetentioncan,innocase,exceed15daysintheaggregate.

771. Discharge after Arrest If at any time during an investigation is appears to the police officer
makingtheinvestigationthatthereisnotsufficientevidencetojustifythefurtherdetentionoftheaccused,
heshallreleasehimonhisexecutingabond,eitherwithorwithoutsureties,toappearbeforeamagistrate
ifsorequired(Section169,CriminalProcedureCode.)Nopersonwhohasbeenarrestedbythepolicecan
bedischargedexceptonhisownbond,oronbailorundertheordersofamagistrate(Section63).(Now
section59CriminalProcedureCode).Dischargeinanyotherwayisillegal.Apersonwhoissentincustody,
or is bound over by the station officer to appear before a magistrate and stand his trial, cannot, in any
circumstances,bedischargedbytheSuperintendentofPoliceintheexerciseofhispowersofcontrol.He
can be released on bail by the Superintendent, but the proceedings cannot be annulled. If the
Superintendentconsiderstheevidenceinsufficienttoproceedwiththeprosecution,thepropercourseisto
directthepoliceProsecutortowithdrawthecase(Section494,(Nowsection32)CriminalProcedureCode).

SectionXBail.

772.BailableOffencesInbailablecases,bailisarightandnotafavour,andapoliceofficercan,inno
circumstances,refusetoacceptbailinsuchcases.Thebaildemandshouldneverbeexcessiveandshould
befixedwithreferencetothesocialstatusofthepersonaccusedandthenatureoftheoffence.

773.Nonbailable Offences The main provision of the Criminal Procedure Code regarding bail are
containedinSections76,169,407,409and513.Section497,CriminalProcedureCodeauthorizesastation
officertoreleaseonbailapersonaccusedofanonbailableoffence,whensuchoffenceisnotpunishable
with death or transportation for life. The powers under this section are merely permissive and a station
officerisnotboundtoreleaseonbailapersonaccusedofnonbailableoffence.Thegreatestcareshould
be taken in exercising the discretion vested in station officers by this section. Ordinarily, professional
criminals,criminalswithnotfixedresidenceorthieveswithoneormorepreviousconvictionsshouldnotbe
releasedonbailwhenchargedwiththecommissionofanonbailableoffence.Ontheotherhand,itwould
be justifiable to release on bail a person accused of a nonbailable offence, when the offence is of a
technicalnature,andbyreasonofhispositioninlifethepersonaccusedisunlikelytofailtoappearbefore
amagistrateinaccordancewiththetermsofhisbailbond.

SectionXIThechargesheet.
774.ChargesheetWithevery person sent up by the police to a magistrate on a charge or
accusation of a cognizable offence one or other of the following forms properly filled in must be
forwarded:

(i)Iftheinvestigationisincomplete

(a)applicationfordetentioninthecustodyofthepolice,or

(b)applicationfordetentioninthemagistrateshavalat.

(ii)Iftheinvestigationiscomplete,chargesheetorchalan.

When a case is prosecuted, the charge sheet forms the report prescribed by Section 173, Criminal
ProcedureCode.

The charge sheet will go to the magistrate having jurisdiction District Magistrates will keep
officersinchargeofpolicestationsconstantlyinstructedastothedistributionofcriminalworkamongthe
variousmagistratesinthedistrict.

775.Ifthemagistratehavingjurisdictionisatheadquarters,thechargesheetwill,inthefirstinstance,be
taken to the Superintendents office in order that immediate measures may be taken for proving any
previousconvictionsenteredonthesheet,orfortracingoutsuchconvictionsifnonehavebeennoted.The
policeProsecutorwillinspectthechargesheet,andwillseethateverythingisinorder,andthatthesheet
ispresentedwithaslittledelayaspossibleinthepropercourt.

775A.(1)BeforeachargesheetispresentedtoaMagistratethePoliceProsecutorshallstudyitcarefully
and shall bring to the notice of the Superintendent of Police or any other superior officer present at the
stationanydefectsinitspreparation.IftheSuperintendentofPoliceorothersuperiorofficeragreeswith
the Police Prosecutor, the charge sheet shall be forwarded to the investigating officer concerned with
instructionsshowingthedefectsandaskinghimtocarryoutthenecessarycorrectionsinit.

(2)ThepoliceProsecutorshallalsostudythecasediaryandif,inhisopinion,anycaseistooweak
forprosecution,heshallreportaccordinglytotheSuperintendentofPoliceorothersuperiorofficerpresent
atthestationandaskforanordertodischargetheaccused.

(3)Actionundersubrule(1)orsubrule(2)shallbetakenwithoutdelayandintheabsenceofthe
SuperintendentofPoliceorothersuperiorofficerthePoliceProsecutorshalltakethenecessaryactionon
hisownresponsibility.

775B.(1)Afterachargesheetisputupincourtandbeforethecommencementoftheinquiryortrial,the
officerincharge of the police station shall furnish or cause to be furnished to the accused free of cost a
copyof

(i)thechargesheet.

(ii)Firstinformationreportrecordedundersection154,and

(iii) Everyotherdocumentorrelevantextractsthereofonwhichtheprosecutionproposesto
rely including statement and confessions, if any, recorded under section 164 and the
statements recorded under subsection(3) of section 161 of all the persons whom the
prosecutionproposestoexamineasitswitnesses.

(2)Notwithstandinganythingcontainedinclause(1),ifthepoliceofficerisofopinionthatany
partofanystatementrecordedundersubsection(3)ofsection161isnotrelevanttothesubjectmatterof
the inquiry of trial or that its disclosure to the accused is not essential in the interests of justice and is
inexpedientinthepublicinterestheshallexcludesuchpartfromthecopyofthestatement,furnishedto
theaccusedandineverysuchcaseheshallmakeareportforthwithtothemagistrategivingreasonsfor
excludingsuchpart:

Providedthatifundertheprovisotosubsection173oftheCodeofCriminalProcedure,themagistrate
sodirectsacopyofthepartsoexcludedorsuchportionthereofashemayspecify,shallbefurnished
 totheaccused.

776.ChargesheetalterationinExceptinextraordinarycasesnoalteration,correctionorcomment
should be made on the original charge sheet by any person or police officer other than theinvestigating
officer.When such is made, or when itisfoundnecessary to prepare a fresh sheet in substitution of the
original,thereason for any alteration or change must be given to the magistrate at the timeofbringing
the case before him. In no case should a chalan be delayed in the Superintendents office either for the
purposeofprocuringfreshevidenceorforanyotherobjectwithoutanexpressorderfromthemagistrate.

776A.Ifduringthecourseofatrial,itappearsfromtherecordoftheevidencethatitisnotpossibleto
secure conviction in a case, the police prosecutor shall withdraw from the prosecution under section
494(Nowsection32)oftheCodeofCriminalProcedure,1898(Vof1898).

777.Neither the accused nor any of the witnesses in the case may be taken to the Superintendents
office. The witness are bound over to appear before the magistrate who is try the case, not before the
Superintendent,anditisnotthedutyofthelatterofficertoexaminethem.

778.ChargesheetHowwrittenThechargesheetisintwopartsandhasacounterfoil.Onthefirst
part are entered particulars of the case, the name of complainant, accused and witnesses, and a list of
property, including weapons, seized in the case. The names of persons against whom the police
investigationhasnotrevealedsufficientevidencetojustifyprosecutionshouldnotbeenteredincolumn2.
Incolumn7thenatureofthecrimeandtheattendantcircumstancesshouldbeconciselystated,toenable
the accused to know precisely what the charge against him is. It is unnecessary to state what particular
facteachwitnessiscalled on to prove, and this should not be done. On the second part or result slip is
entered,intheduecourse,theresultofthetrial.

779.CounterfoilThecounterfoilofthechargesheetisfilledupatthepolicestationbeforethesheetis
tornoffandremainsinthebook.Thechargesheetitself,withthefirstsevencolumnsoftheresultslip,
dulyfilledin,issenttothecourt.Theoriginalofthefirstinformationreport,thebailbonds,iftheaccused
hasbeenreleasedonbail,ortheremandorder,ifhehasbeendetainedincustody,shouldbeattachedto
thechalan.

780.ResultSlipWhenthetrialiscompleted,thevacantcolumnsoftheresultslipwillbefilledin.The
slipwillthenbesignedbythemagistrateanddispatchedtotheofficeoftheSuperintendent,whereitwill
beexaminedbythepoliceprosecutorandputuptheSuperintendentofpolicewillpassordersontheslip
whethertheaccusedistobepoliceregisteredorplacedundersurveillance.Theslipwillthenbereturned
to the police station after any entries that may be necessary, are made in the conviction and P.R.
registers.

SectionXIIWitnesses.

781.Witnesses how produced When the case is sent up for trial, the complainant, if any, and all
necessarywitnessesfortheprosecution,mustbeboundovertoappearbeforethemagistrateonthedate
onwhichtheaccusedisexpectedtoarriveincourt.Theyarenottoberequiredtoaccompanythepolice
officer in charge of the case, though there is no objection to their traveling along with him. The
investigatingofficershouldnotordinarilyattendcourtasawitness.Hemaydosoifthecaseissufficiently
complicated to make it necessary for the magistrate to require him to explain the course of the
investigation or if he is a witness to some relevant fact, such as the recovery of stolen property, but in
simplecasesitisunnecessaryfortheinvestigatingofficertoincludehimselfinthelistofwitnesses.Ifthe
magistratewishestoquestionhim,hecansummonhimforthenexthearing.

782.Witnesses citing of It is unnecessary to summon a large number of witnesses to prove the

samefact.Twoshouldordinarilybesufficientandthenamesoftheothersshouldbenotedinthebodyof
thechalan,withaviewtotheirbeingsummonedifthemagistratethinksitnecessary.Witnesseswhocan
give hearsay evidence only, should never be summoned, and except in bad livelihood cases, witnesses
shouldnotbecitedtoprovedbadcharacter.Thepolicehavenothingtodowiththedefencewitnessesand
theseshouldnotbeassembledorboundover.
783.WitnessesbondsfromWitnessesarenottobesubjectedtoanyrestraintorinconvenienceor
requiredtogiveanysecurityotherthantheirownbondsforappearancebeforeamagistrate.Itisonlyifa
witnessrefusestoexecuteabondthatheshouldbeforwardedincustody(Section171,CriminalProcedure
Code). In all recognizances taken from witnesses both the day and the hour when they will be in
attendanceatthemagistratescourtshouldbeentered.Infixingtheday,timemustbeallowednotonly
forthejourney,butalsoformakingthenecessarypreparationsforit.Theoriginalrecognizancesshouldbe
attachedtothechargesheet.

784.DietmoneyWitnesseswhoarereallynecessitousandhavenoothermeansofsupportontheirway
tocourtshallbepaiddietmoneyuptoandinclusiveofthedayfixedfortheirappearanceincourt,outof
thepermanentadvancekeptateachpolicestationforthispurpose.Theamountsopaidmustbeentered
inaformofreceipttobesignedbythepayeeandattachedtothechargesheet.

785.If the police arrives at the court before the day fixed for the appearance of the witnesses, the
accused, if in custody, will be taken before the magistrate and a remand will be asked for, the prisoner
beingplacedinthemagistrateslockuptillthetimefixedforthetrial.

SectionXIIIClosingtheinvestigation.

786.InvestigationwhenclosedAninvestigationisheldtobecompleted

(2) When the police report that the charge is established and the accused is
broughttotrial(Section170,CriminalProcedureCode)

(3)Whenthepolicereportthatthechargeisnotestablished,andtheaccused,if
in custody, has been released on bail (Section 169, Criminal Procedure
Code)

(4) Whenthepolicereportthatthecaseistrueone,butafterdoingallintheir
power they have been unable to bring the offence home to any individual,
ortofindthepersonwhoisbelievedtohavecommittedtheoffence.

Ineachcasetheinvestigatingofficershallcommunicate,intheprescribedform,theactiontakenbyhimto
thepersonbywhomtheinformationrelatingtothecommissionoftheoffencewasgiven.

787.Expunction Final Report Thechalan or charge sheet will form the report in case No. (1). In
case Nos.(2) and (3), the final report will be forwarded to the Judicial Magistrate empowered to take
cognizance of the offence through the Superintendent of Police who may either transmit the report the
judicialmagistrate or order a further investigation, if the thinks it necessary. If the final report discloses
facts which disclose prima facie grounds for believing the case to be false or to have been instituted
throughmistakeonthepartofthecomplainantastothecriminalliabilityoftheaccused,theChiefJudicial
Magistrate may order the offences to be expunged from the Crime Register. Similarly, if an accused is
broughttotrial and is acquitted or discharged on the ground that no offence was committed the Judicial
Magistrate ma, subject to the orders of the chief judicial magistrate direct the erasure of the offence.
ApplicationtohavecasesexpungedwillalsobemadethroughtheSuperintendentofPoliceandshouldbe
confinedtoimportantcasesonly.

788.FinalReportAnthecommencementofeachmontheveryofficerinchargeofapolicestationwill
scrutinize his records of offences, which have been investigated and remained untraced, and will submit
finalreportsincaseswhichappeartobehopeless.Thisdoesnotmeanthatafinalreportshouldbesentin
whennoimmediatearrestismade.Eachcasemustbekeptpendingsolongasthereisanyprospectofa
clue to the perpetrator being obtained and it is only after every effort has failed and the police feel that
theycandonomore,thatthefinalreportshouldbesubmitted.

SectionXIVAbscondedoffenders.

789. Absconded Offenders In all important cases in which the accused person has absconded and
cannotbefound,anapplicationshouldbemadetothemagistratehavingjurisdictionforwarrantofarrest.
On the return of the warrant unexecuted, application can be made to the court for the issue of a
proclamationundersection87,(nowsection 82) Criminal Procedure Code with a view to the adoption of
theprocedureinregardtoproclaimedoffenderslaiddowninSection88,(NowSection83to85)ofthesaid
Code. The application should be supported by evidence of the accuseds having absconded or being in
concealment. A photograph and descriptive roll of a proclaimed offender should be published in the
CriminalIntelligenceGazette.

790.Action under Section 512, CrPC In all serious cases, as murder, dacoity, highway robbery or
heaveburglaryinwhichtheaccusedisknownandhasabsconded,andthereisnoimmediateprospectof
hisarrest,theinvestigationofficershouldapplytoamagistrate,competenttotryorcommitfortrialsuch
accused to record in his absence the evidence of important witnesses, in the case (Section 512,(Now
section299)CriminalProcedureCode).Beforethiscanbedone,formalevidencewillhavetobetendered
that the accused has absconded or is evading arrest, and that there is no immediate prospect of his
capture, and the best proof of this is the proclamation under Section 87,(Now Section 82) Criminal
ProcedureCode,referredtointheproceedingregulation.Thesedepositionswillbeadmissibleasevidence
on the arrest of the accused, if the deponent is dead or incapable of giving evidence or cannot be found
withoutdelay,expenseorinconvenience.

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CHAPTERII(SpecialProcedureInCertainCases)

SectionIDacoities.

791.DacoitySpecialMeasuresincaseofIndacoitycasesthefollowingspecialmeasures
willbetaken:

(a) When the officer in charge of a police station receives information of a dacoity, he will leave
instructionswiththepolicestationwritertosendanurgentreporttotheSuperintendentandto
warn all surrounding police stations, whether or not in his district or state. He will himself
proceed immediately, with as many constables as can be spared, to the scene of the offence
andwillquestionthevictimsofthedacoityandthepeopleoftheneighborhood.Ifitisapparent
thatthedacoitsarenotresidentsofthelocality,animmediatepursuitwillbeorganizedand,to
this end, all fords, ferries and railway stations should be watched, suspicious persons stopped
and questioned, and intimate of the occurrence circulated to the patels of all the surrounding
village.Assoonasallthefactsofthecaseareknown,afurtherreportwillbesubmittedtothe
Superintendentandacarefuldescriptionofthedacoitygiven.Thepursuitwillnotbeconfinedto
thelimitsofthepolicestation.Apoliceofficermay,ifnecessarycontinuethepursuitintoother
policestationcirclesuntilrelievedbyaresponsibleofficerorinhotpursuitintotheterritoriesof
an Indian State. Intimation must be immediately sent to the State Police and the accused, if
arrested,mustinnocircumstancesberemovedfromStateterritory,butmusthandedoverto
theStatePolice,pendingextradition,exceptinEasternAgencyStates.

(b)Policeofficersinchargeofneighbouringpolicestationsonreceivingtheintimationreferredtoin
the above regulation, will take immediate steps to look up suspicious characters in their
respective circles, watch roads, ferries and sears and question and if necessary, search and
detain any suspicious strangers who cannot satisfactorily account for themselves. Any
information obtained will be immediately communicated to the officer conducting the
investigation and, if the scene of the dacoity is within reasonable distance, the police station
officerwillproceedtothespottoassisttheinvestigatingofficer.

(c) Onreceivingareportofadacoity,theSuperintendentwillsendintimationbytelegramtoall
the surrounding districts and, if he thinks it necessary, will either proceed to the scene of the
 investigation himself, or depute an assistant to supervise the investigation. Any further
particularsregardingthedacoitswillalsobecommunicatedtoallthesurroundingdistricts.

792.Omitted.

SectionIIProfessionalpoisoning.

793.ProfessionalpoisoningMeasurestobetakenThefollowingmeasuresshouldbetakenin
caseofprofessionalpoisoning:

When a traveler is reported to be lying insensible and professional poisoning is suspected,

information of the presence in the area of a professional poisoner should be communicated to all
thesurroundingpolicestations.Thevictimshouldbeconveyedfortreatmenttothenearesthospital
and, if he is unable to make any statement, time should not be lost waiting for his recovery, but
enquiriesshouldatoncebeinstitutedwhetheranypersonorpersonswereseenwiththevictim.On
recovering his senses the victim should be carefully questioned as to the personal appearance of
the poisoner and shown the photographs of professional poisoners, reproduced from the Criminal
IntelligenceGazetteintheBookofPoisoners.Ifhefailstorecognizeanyofthephotographs,the
descriptive roll of the poisoner, as given by him, should be circulated to the surrounding police
stationsandpublishedintheCriminalIntelligenceGazette.

SectionIIISpecialprocedureingangcases.

794. Gangcases when and how investigated The successful handling of a gang case usually
involvesaprolongedinvestigationduringwhichtheservicesoftheinvestigatingofficerarenotavailablefor
other work. Moreover, in nearly all gang cases the evidence of an approver is necessary to prove the
organizationanddoingsofthegang,andasthelawrequiresthateverycaseinwhichapardonisgranted
shallbecommittedfortrialtothesessionscourt,itisusuallyalongtimebeforethecaseisfinallydisposed
of. Gang cases should only be undertaken when it is not possible to break up a criminal gang by
prosecutionsforspecificoffences,combinedwithactionunderthepreventivesections.Whenagangcase
is unavoidable, the services of a CID officer should ordinarily be requisitioned so as to free the station
officerforhisordinaryduties.

795.ApproverEvidenceofThebasisofagangprosecutionisusuallytheevidenceoftheapprover.
Inthisconnectionattentionshouldbepaidbypoliceofficersgenerallytotheimportantsubjectofobtaining
information from criminals after conviction. When a man under arrest or a criminal undergoing
imprisonment has made a statement disclosing the existence of a gang associated for the purpose of
committingcrime,thefirstquestiontobeconsideredisthatofsecuringtheevidenceofanapproverbythe
grantofaconditionalpardonunderSection337,(Nowsection306)CriminalProcedureCode.Itisseldom
advisable to grant a pardon to the ringleader or organizer of a gang and, when two or more suspects
make confessional statements, the accused selected for a pardon should ordinarily not be a prominent
member of the gang. The scope of Section 337, (Now section 306) Criminal Procedure Code has been
considerably extended by the revised Criminal Procedure Code, and it now applies to all offences
punishable with imprisonment which may extend to seven years, as well as to certain other specified
offencesincludingSection401,IndianPenalCode.Apardoncanbegranted(a)duringaninvestigationby
the District Magistrate or, with the sanction of the District magistrate, by a magistrate of the fist class
havingjurisdictionintheplacewheretheoffencemaybeenquiredintoatried,and(b)duringanenquiry
or trial by the District Magistrate or a magistrate of the first class, holding the enquiry or trial. In every
case in which a person has accepted a tender of pardon and has been examined as a witness, the
magistrate is required to commit the case to sessions court for trial (Section 337, (Now section 306)
CriminalProcedureCode).

796.PardonGrantofTheaccusedselectedforthegrantofapardonshouldbeproducedbeforea
magistratehavingpowertograntsuchpardon.Thelawdoesnotrequirethatthemagistrateshallrecord
theconfessionalstatementoftheapproverbeforegrantingapardon,andthiscourseshouldnotordinarily
berestoredto.Thereasonisobvious.Anilliterateapprover,relyingentirelyonhismemorytorelatethe
doingsof a gang, extending sometimes over a constable, period of time, is unlikely to remember all the
events straight off. His complete statement sometimes takes several days to record, the approved
narrating additional facts as his memory is refreshed or his confidence increases. A hastily recorded or
incompletestatementtoamagistrateisofnousetheprosecutionandmightpossiblybeusedtocontradict
the approver during the trial. In specially important cases, and in particular, when the approver is a
convictedprisoner,itmaybenecessarytoapplyforverificationoftheinformationbyamagistrate(Section
159, Criminal Procedure Code), in which case the magistrate will record the approvers statement as a
preliminary to the verification. If the approver is a convicted prisoner it may be necessary, in order to
allow the verification of his information, to move the Provincial Government to suspend his sentence
temporarily under section 401(Now section 432) Criminal Procedure Code. Such a prisoner will be in the
custody of the magistrate deputed to verify his information. An unconvicted informer will be remanded
fromtimetotimeunderSection344,(Nowsection309)CriminalProcedureCode,andwhetherheisinJail
orpolice custody, care should be taken that he is confined along with his associates against whom he is
informing.

797.ApproversVerificationofStatementsofMethodofVerificationItmustberememberedthat
anapproverisdeemedunworthyofcreditunlesshistestimonyiscorroboratedinmaterialparticulars,and
theverificationshouldbedirectedtowardssecuringthiscorroboration.

(a)Theessentialsinagangcaseare:

(1)thatthepersonsproceededagainstshallbeassociatedinagang(notnecessarilya
wanderinggang),an

(2) that the object of the association is the habitual commission, by the gang, of
dacoities,robberiesortheftsasthecasemaybe.

(b) The essence of the offence is criminal association apart from any specific offence
committedinpursuanceofsuchassociation.

Theassociationofthepersonsprosecutedinacommongangisbestprovedby:

(1)evidenceofrelationshipbybloodormarriageamongthepersonsprosecuted,

(2)evidenceofjointconvictioninpreviouscasesofmembersofthegang

(3) evidence that certain members of the gang, were jointly proceeded against or
boundoverunderthepreventivesections,and

(4) inthecaseofwanderinggangs,proofofentriesinthegangregisterorkotwars
booksthatthepersonsproceededagainstusuallymovedabouttogether.

(c)Theobjectoftheassociation,i.e.,thehabitualcommissionofcrimeisbestprovedby:

(1) evidenceofthecommissionofoffencesintheareainwhichthemembersofthe
gangreside,

(2)evidenceofspecificoffencescommittedjointlybymembersofthegang

(3)therecoveryofpropertystoleninasinglecasefromseveralmembersofthegang

(4) evidenceofthesimultaneousabsencefromtheirhomesofmembersofthegang
coincidentwiththeoccurrenceofoffencesintheneighborhood,

(5)evidenceofthecessationofcrimeintheaffectedareaafterthearrestofthegang,
and

(6)jointconvictionofmembersoftheganginpreviouscases.

SectionIVShootingcases.

798.Shooting Cases Whenahumanbeingisboundshot,theinvestigating officer often has to

determinewhethertheshotwasfiredbythevictimhimselforbysomeoneelse.Beforeadefiniteopinion
canbeformedcertainmattershavetobecarefullyexamined.
 (a) SearchofSurroundingsIftheshothasbeenfatal,theabsenceoftheweaponwillusually
indicatethatthecaseisnotoneofsuicide.Insuchacaseaverycarefulsearchshouldbemade
intheareafromwhichtheshotcouldhavebeenfired,especiallyinplaceswherethereiscover
fortheassassintohidehimself,tofindtracesofhimorperhapsanemptycartridgecase.Ifa
firearm is found close to a dead or wounded person, the shot may have been fired either by
himselforbysomebodyelse.

(b) Articles found at Scene Besides the ordinary evidence which may be available about the
circumstances of the case, most important evidence may be obtained from the direction and
appearanceofthewoundandfromtheweapon,cartridgecase,orbullet,ifanyofthosethings
arefound.Theinvestigatingofficerisnotinapositiontomakescientific,ormicroscopictests,
but it is his duty to collect all material available that may help him to form an opinion in the
caseandalsoperhapsprovidegoodevidencefromtestsofthematerials,whichmaybecarried
outattheheadquartersofhisdistrictorintheCID.

799. Position and direction of wound (a) The position of the wound and the direction taken by the
bulletwhilepassingthroughthebodyfurnishusefulindicationsastowhetherthewoundwasselfinflicted
andshouldtherefore,becarefullynoted,

(b)examinationofweaponsused,etc.,forfingerprintsAweaponfoundnearthebody
should be handled with the greatest caution to prevent the obliteration of fingerprints. Firearms are
usuallyoilyandtakefingerimpressionseasily,especiallyonthebarrels.Justinfrontofthebreech,round
thesmallofthebuttandonthetriggerarealsoplaceswherethefingerimpressionsofthefirerareusually
tobefound.

(c)Cartridges,particularlythosemadeentirelyofmetal,arealsolikely to show fingerprints if

carefullyexamined.

800.Distancefromwhichshotwasfired(a)Itmaybeveryimportanttoknowasaccuratelyas
possibly the distance from which the shot was fired. If it was fired close quarters there will be definite
evidence to this effect. Such evidence being (1) scorching of the skin or clothes round the wound, (2)
blackening of this surface, (3) the presence on this surface of unburnt grains of powder. Accordingly a
mustcarefulexaminationshouldbemadeforsuchevidence.

(b)Ifthebullethaspassedrightthroughthebody,anditisdoubtfulwhichistheholeofentry,the
surfaceroundbothholesshouldbeexamined.

(c)Scorching is caused by very hot powder gases projected from the muzzleoftheweapon.If
scorchingisapparentitcanbeassumedthattheshotwasfiredfromarangeornotmorethansixinches.

(d)Blackeningistheresultofthedepositofdirtypowdergases,theblackeningrangebeginning
wherethescorchingrangeends.Blackeningmightberemovedfrom a would whichhasbeenexposedto
rainforsometime.Theblackeningrangeisaffectedbytheweightofthepowdercharge,andwithahigher
powerriflecanoccurafterabout9andwitharevolverorapistolafterabout6.

(e)The presence of scorching or blackening simply means that the shot was fired at extremely
closerange,andthewouldmaybeselfinflicted.

(f)Characteristicsofdifferentweapons:Asregardsunburntpowder,thelongerthebarrelthe
more time there is for the combustion to be completed, and it can be presumed that the presence of
unburnt powder grains will mean that the shot was fired from a revolver or pistol, or from a gun with
barrelscutshort.

(g)Iftheshotwasfiredfromashotgun,theproblemofascertainingtherangeissimple.Thisis
because the pellets do not fly through the air as a single projectile, but begin to dispers outwards very
soonafterleavingthemuzzleofthegun.Consequentlythegreaterthespreadoftheshot marks on any
target,thegreatermusthavebeentherangefromwhichtheshotwasfired.
 (h)The wad can also provide useful evidence of the range, and for this reason the officer who
makes the postmortem cannot exercise too much care in trying to find every particle which was blown
intothewoundfromthecartridge.Ifthecardwadonwhichthesizeoftheshotisusuallyprintedisfound
inawound,itispracticallycertainthattheshotwasfiredfromarangeoflessthansixfeet.

(i)Microscopic examination of weapon and cartridges:In a majority of shooting cases,

there is little doubt as to the type of the weapon which was used, and there are cases when definite
identification of some particular firearm is most important in proving the case. The breach face and
ejectorofeveryweaponareindividuallydistinct,andthecartridgecasesfiredfromthesameweaponwill
have the same marks indented on them. It will be the bullet. As no two rifle barrels are microscopically
identical,everybarrelleavesitspeculiarmarksonthebulletsfiredfromit.Itismostimportanttherefore,
thatanycartridgecasesandbulletsfoundshouldbecarefullyprotectedfrombeingknockedaboutinany
waysothattheycanbesentinformicroscopicexaminationbytheCIDifconsideredtobeusefulevidence
inthecase.

SectionVFugitivecriminalsfromtheeasternstateagency.

801to804Omitted.

SectionVICooperationwiththePoliceofIndianStatesandotherStates.

805. Cooperation with neighbouring States Superintendents and officers in charge of police
stationswhichborderonIndianStatesorotherStatesareexpectedtocooperatewiththepoliceofficers
of those states or States in the prevention and detection of crime and the arrest of offenders. All such
border police stations should be furnished with a list of the police stations and a map of the territory
immediatelyadjoiningtheirs.AsageneralprincipleeveryofficerfromSubInspectorto Deputy Inspector
General, whether of the district criminal investigation department or the railway should meet his
neighbouringofficerofcorrespondingrank,whetherwithinorwithouttheprovinceatleastonceayearand
moreoftenifnecessary.ThedutyofseeingthatthisprincipleisenforcedrestwiththeInspectorGeneral
andtheDeputyInspectorGeneral.

TheInspector General of Police, the DeputyInspectorGeneralofPolice, Criminal Investigation

DepartmentandothersuperiorofficersoftheCriminalInvestigationDepartmaypayvisitstootherstates
whenoccasionarise,withaviewtodiscussquestionsofadministrativeimportanceandcooperation.

The Principal of the Madhya Pradesh Police College and Superintendents of the Police Training
Schoolmayvisitpolicecollegesandschoolsinotherstatestostudytheirmethodsofworkandtraining.

SeriouscrimeintimationofOntheoccurrenceinthejurisdictionofaborderpolicestationof
(a) professional drugging cases (b) dacoity or serious robbery, (c) heavy housebreaking in which
professionalsorwanderingcriminalsaresuspected,iftheaccusedisnotimmediatelyarrested,theofficer
incharge will immediately send a brief report of the occurrence and a list of the property stolen to the
officer in charge of the nearest police station in the state or state adjoining his jurisdiction. When the
accusedis known a brief descriptive roll should be added. If the case is one in which a special report is
submitted,theSuperintendentwillsendonecopytotheSuperintendentinchargeoftheadjoiningstateor
districtand,inthecaseofotherstates,onecopytotheDeputyInspectorGeneralinchargeoftheCriminal
Investigation Department of that state. Copies of supplementary reports will only be sent if they contain
any information of interest or value to these officers. Similarly, when a wandering gang known to be
criminal,oranexconvictknowntobeadangerouscriminalevadessurveillanceanddisappears,intimation
ofthefactwillbesentbythestationofficertothepoliceoftheadjoiningstate.

806.Omitted.

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 CHAPTERIII(TreatmentofPersonsArrested)

SectionIDietingandgeneraltreatment.

807. Arrested persons dieting of prisoners The police will pay for the dieting of the persons
detainedinPoliceCustodyfromthepermanentadvancekeptateachpolicestationforthispurpose.When
a prisoner is sent to a magistrates court, dietmoney will be paid to the police escort. The prisoners
receiptfortheamountwillbetakenandwillbeattachedtothechargesheet.Itwillcountersignedbythe
magistrateandbroughtbacktothepolicestationbythepoliceescort.

Note The countersigned receipts will forwarded twice each month to the Superintendent, who will
recovertheamountpaidonajudicialcontingentbillfromthedistrictofficer.

808.Wheneveranescortwithprisonerspassesapolicestation,thefactshouldbeenteredinthediaryof
the station. It should be mentioned whether the prisoners were fed and, if so, what food was given the,
andinwhosepresence.Itwillthusbepossibletocheckcomplaintsoffailuretogivefoodtoprisonerson
theirwaytocourt.

809.PrisonersproductionincampsWhenmagistratesareincamp,prisonersontrialbeforethem
shouldnotbetakenaboutfromonecampingplacetoanother.Eachprisonershouldbesenteithertothe
nearestlockuportothestationwhetherthecasewillagainbebroughtforward.Theofficerinchargeof
prisoners in camp will see that proper arrangements are made for the diet of the prisoners for their
protectionandinclementwhetherandfortheirconveyancetothenearestlockup.

810.PrisonersmaltreatmentofBysection29ofthePoliceActitisprovidedthatanypoliceofficer
whoshallofferunwarrantablepersonalviolencetoanypersoninhiscustodyshallbeliable,onconviction
before a magistrate, to three months imprisonment or to fine or to both these penalties. Moreover, the
police officer is liable to prosecution under the Indian Penal Code for the offence charged against him.
Apart from this criminal liability, the maltreatment of defenseless prisoners is a dishonorable act which
cannot in any way be extenuated and will ordinarily be punished with dismissal, whatever the rank or
antecedentsoftheculprit.Whenanypersondieswhileinthecustodyofthepolice,theofficerinchargeof
theguard,escortorpolicestation,asthecasemaybe,shallmakeanimmediatereportofthefacttothe
nearestmagistrateempoweredtoholdinquestsSection176,CriminalProcedureCode).

811.Dangerous criminals When any dangerous or noted criminal is sent to a jail for confinement,
eithertoawaittrialorafterconviction,theSuperintendentwillimmediatelyinformtheJailauthorities,so
thatspecialprecautionsmaybetakentopreventescape.IntheSuperintendentsabsencethisdutywillbe
performedbytheofficerinchargeofheadquarters,whowillreportitperformancetotheSuperintendent.

812.LegaladvisersvisitsofPrisonersincustodyinapolicelockupareentitledtoseeandconsult
qualifiedlegaladvisersatreasonablehourswithoutanyotherpersonbeingpresent.Anylawyerdesiringto
see his client in custody in a police lockup must obtain permission of the officer in charge of the police
station. This permission should always be granted to him with due regard to the rules laid down for the
workingof the police station. When aprisonerwishestosupplyconveyanceforhimselfandescortathis
owncost,heshouldordinarilybepermittedtodoso.

SectionIISearchesoftheperson.

813.ArrestedpersonsSearchofWheneverapersonisarrestedonachargeofhavingcommitteda
nonbailable offence he must be searched. Whenever possible this search should be conducted in the
presenceoftwowitnessesunconnectedwiththepoliceand,whensuchwitnessescannotbeprocured,the
fact must be mentioned in the case diary. Any marks, abrasions or injuries on the body of the person
arrestedshouldbecarefullynotedand,ifthepersonarrestedallegesilltreatmentduringtheinvestigation
inexplanationoftheseinjuriesthefactmustbeimmediatelyreportedtotheSuperintendent.Iftheoffence
isbailablebuttheprisonercannotfurnishbail,theprocedurewillbethesameasiftheoffencewerenon
bailable. Female searchers must be employed in searching a woman, and the search must be made with
strictregardtodecency(Section52,CriminalProcedureCode).

814. Seized property disposal of All property found on the person searched (not being the
necessary wearing apparel or the janao of a hindu) must be taken from the prisoner and be carefully
markedandlabeled.Anabstractlistofitmustbeenteredinthereportofthearrestinthestationdiary,
and a detailed list in the column for the purpose in the final report. If the prisoner is prosecuted the
propertyinquestionwillbesentwithhimtothecourt,whenthemagistratewillrecordwrittenordersfor
itsdisposal.Iftheprisonerisreleasedonbail by the police under section 169, Criminal Procedure Code,
the property taken from him under section 151, Criminal Procedure Code, will be returned to him in
anticipationoftheordersofthemagistrateandhisreceiptwillbeattachedtothefinalreport.

SectionIIIMedicalExamination.

815.Wandered persons Examination of Complainants and others wounder or injured during the
commissionofanoffenceshould,asarule,andprovidedtheirconsentisobtained,beconveyedassoonas
possible to the nearest hospital, together with a requisition in the prescribed form for their examination.
Whenaninjuredpersonissenttoheadquartersforexaminationbythecivilsurgeon,therequisitionform
should,ifpossible,befilledupinEnglish.IfthereisnobodyatthepolicestationcapableofwritingEnglish,
theconstablewhotakestheinjuredpersontohospitalwillreporttothePoliceProsecutorwhowillsendthe
necessary requisition for examination to the civil surgeon. If an injured person is unconscious and
incapableofgivingaconsent,andthereisnorelationpresentempoweredtogiveaconsentonhisbehalf,
theinvestigatingofficerwillforwardtheinjuredpersontohospitalifheconsidersthiscourseisessentialin
his own interests as affording the only chance of saving his life. Such a person should not, however, be
forwardedtohospitalifitisapparentthatthejourneywillprecipitatehisdeath.

816.WomenExaminationofWhentheexaminationofthepersonofawomanbyamedicalofficeris
deemed expedient for purposes of evidences, she should not be sent for such examination without first
obtaining(a)herconsentinwriting,(b)theorderofamagistrate.Ifthewomanisilliterateandincapable
of giving a written consent, her statement according consent should be recorded in the presence of
witnessesandforwardedwithareporttothemagistratebeforewhomthewomanisproduced.Incasesof
alleged rape the importance of a medical examination should be explained to the woman, but if she
refusestosubmittoanexamination,thefactshouldbenotedinthecasediaryandotherevidencemustbe
collected. If the person to be examined is a minor, the consent of her guardian or other person having
lawfulchargeofhershouldbesimilarlyobtained.Theexaminationreferredtointhisregulationreferstoan
examinationofthosepartsofthebody,theexposureofwhichwouldoffendawomansmodesty.Thesame
procedure will be followed when the woman is accused of an offence such as causing miscarriage,
concealmentofbirthorinfanticide,andamedicalexaminationofherpersonisdeemeddesirableprovided
thatnowomanshallbeinternallyexaminedbeforetheeleventhdayafterchildbirth.

817PrisonerstreatmentofwhenillIfa person accused of a cognizable offence which is being

investigatedbythepoliceiswoundedorseriouslyillandstandsinneedofmedicalassistance,andifthe
offenceisnonbailableorbailisnotforthcoming,heshallbeconveyedtothenearesthospital,precautions
beingtakenforhissafecustodyandadetentionorderbeingobtained.Ifdangeroussymptomssupervene
in hospital or if an accused person is wounded and cannot be moved without risk to his life, the matter
shouldbereportedtotheSuperintendentandarrangementsmadetohavetheinjuredpersonsstatement
recordedbyamagistrate.

PARTVI(CRIMEANDCRIMINALS)P.R.710861
 CHAPTERIV(IdentificationofoldOffenders)

SectionIMethodsofidentification.

818.EnhancedpunishmentItisthedutyofthepolicetobringtothenoticeofthecourt,withsuch
legal proof as may be necessary, every case in which an accused person is liable to an enhanced
punishmentunder the provisions of Section 75, Indian Penal Code. The offences for which an enhanced
punishmentmaybeawardedonsecondconvictionareshowninthefollowingschedule:

SCHEDULE

AChapterXII

Sections 231 to 240, 242 to 253, 255 to 261 and 263 All offences relating to coin and Government
stamps,exceptingthreesections241,254and267(cognizable).

BChapterXVII

1.Sections379to382Theftsofallkinds(cognizable).

2.Sections384,386to389AllkindsofextortionexceptSection385(noncognizable).

3.Sections392to396,397Allkindsofrobbery(cognizable)

4.Section395,396,399and402allkindsofdacoity(cognizable)

5.Sections400and401Belongingtoagangofthievesordacoits(cognizable)

6. Section 404 Dishonest misappropriation of property belonging to a deceased person(non

cognizable)

7.sections406to408Criminalbreachoftrust(cognizable)

8.Section409Criminalbreachoftrustbyapublicservant(cognizable)

9.Section411and414Receivingstolenproperty(cognizable)

10.Section418Cheating(noncognizable)

Sections419and420heating(cognizable)

11.Sections429to433and433to440Seriousmischief(cognizable)

12.Sections449to452Housetrespasswithaviewtocommitanoffence(cognizable)

13. Sections454to458Lurkinghousetrespassorhousebreakingother than simple(section 453

cognizable)

14.Sections459and460Grievoushurtordeathcausedinhousebreaking(cognizable)

15.Section462Fraudulentlyopeningaclosereceptacleheldintrust(cognizable)

819.PreviousconvictionsPreviousconvictionsaretracedbymeansofa(a)thesurveillanceregister
and village crime notebooks (b) the conviction register, and (c) the fingerprint system. As regards
residents of his circle, a station officer should have no difficulty in tracing previous convictions from the
villagecrimenotebooks.Whenthisis done, the previous convictions will be noted in the casediary and
thecharge sheet, should the case be prosecuted, and the police prosecutor will take steps to obtain the
necessarylegalproofoftheconviction.Whenthepersonarrestedisnotaresidentofthecircleandinall
othercases referred to in the finger print rules, the station officer will take the finger impressions of the
person arrested and forward them to the police prosecutor. On the arrival of the charge sheet at
headquarters, the previous conviction detective will search the conviction register and, if a previous
convictionistraced,willmakethenecessaryentryinthechargesheet.

820.Conviction Register The conviction register shows the name, residence, age and description of
every person convicted of an offence included in the above schedule, together with particulars of the
conviction. To facilitate work connected with the finger print bureau, persons convicted of the offences
underIndianPenalCode,viz,Sections170,171,328,263to373,466to468,471to476and489Ato489
D and the Madhya Pradesh Prohibition Act, 1938, (VII of 1938), will also be entered in the conviction
register.InallcasesinwhichtheoffendersfingerimpressionslipsareplacedonrecordintheBureau,the
classificationshouldbeenteredincolumn8oftheconvictionregister.Whenaresidentofonedistrictinthe
Madhya Pradesh convicted in another for any of the offence which are required to be entered in the
conviction register, the Police Prosecutor of the district of conviction will supply direct to the
Superintendent of Police of the district of residence all particulars of the conviction in the form of the
convictionregister,andanotetothiseffectwillbemadeintheremarkscolumnoftheconvictionregister.
ThesameprocedurewillbeadoptedbythePoliceProsecutorincasesinwhichpersonsbelongingtoother
states are convicted in this state. On receipt of the copy of the conviction register from a district in this
state or such copy or information of a conviction from another state, the police prosecutor will fill in the
columns of his office conviction register in red ink without a serial number and then send the copy of
information so received to the police station concerned for entry in the village crime notebook of the
villagetowhichtheconvictbelongs.

SectionIIFingerprints.

821.FingerprintsauthorityfortakingUnderSection3oftheidentificationofprisonersact,XXXIII
of1920,anofficerinchargeofapolicestation,apoliceofficerholdinganinvestigationunderchapterXIV
of the Criminal Procedure Code or any other police officer not below the rank of SubInspector is
authorized to require the following persons to submit to having their finger impressions or photographs
taken. Resistance or refusal to comply with such an order is punishable under section 186, India Penal
Code. Moreover, a police officer is permitted by Section 6 of the identification of prisoners act to use all
meansnecessarytosecurethetakingofsuchimpressionsorphotographs

(a) Everypersonconvictedofanyoffencepunishablewithrigorousimprisonmentforatermofoneyear
or upwards, or of any offence which would render him liable to enhanced punishment on a subsequent
conviction.

(b)Anypersonorderedtogivesecurityforhisgoodbehavior.

(c) Anypersonwhohasbeenarrestedinconnectionwithanoffencepunishable,withimprisonmentfora
termofoneyearorupwards.

Note:The finger prints of persons arrested in connection with political should not be taken without the
sanctionoftheDeputyInspectorGeneralofPolice,CrimeandRailways,MadhyaPradesh.

822.PhotographsofprisonerswhentakenTheStateGovernmenthasissuedthefollowingrules
underSection8oftheidentificationofprisonersAct:

Rule1.Nomagistrateshallorderaphotographofaconvictorotherpersontobetakenbythepolicefor
thepurposesofidentificationofprisonersact,1920unlessheissatisfiedthatsuchphotographisrequired
for circulation to different places, or for showing it, for the purposes of identification to a witness who
cannoteasilybebroughttoatestidentificationtotheplacewheretheinvestigationisproceeding,orthat
thephotographisrequiredtopreservedasapermanentrecord.
Rule2.Measurementsandphotographsshallbetakenatthefollowingplaces:

(a)Jails,(b)MagistratesCourts,(c)Policestationandoutpostsand(d)Policelockups.

Rule3.Fingerandfootprintsshallbetheonlymeasurementstaken.

Rule4. Finger impressions shall be of two kinds and shall be taken by placing the first phalange of each
finger,orthumbonaninkedslab,(1)plainimpressionsshowingtheridgedsurfaceofthefinger,and(2)
rolled impressions showing the complete contour of the bulbs of the fingers. Foot impressions shall be
takeneitherwithaninkedslab,sheetofglassoronsoftearthforthepurposeofmakingaplasterofparis
mouldoftheimpression.

Rule5.Thedresstobewornbyaprisonerwhenbeingphotographedshallbehisordinaryeverydayattire,
providedthataprofessionalimpersonatormayalsobephotographedinanycostumehemayhaveadopted
forthepurposeofsuchimpersonation.

Rule6. Finger prints shall be recorded in the finger print bureau, Bhopal. Finger print slips shall be
destroyed

(a)inthecaseofapersonwhoisaprofessionalprisoner,noteforger,coiner,armssmuggleroramember
ofacriminaltribe,onthedeathofsuchperson

(b)inthecaseanyotherpersonontheexpiryof10yearsfromthedateofexpiryoflastsentence,ifthere
arenotmorethantwoconvictionsonrecordagainstsuchperson,oronsuchpersonattainingtheageof
70years,whicheverisearlier.
Methodsoftakingfingerprints

823. Finger print how taken (1)The appliances required for taking finger prints are a tim slab, an
Indiarubber roller and a pot of printers ink. These must be kept scrupulously clean and free from dust,
gritandhairs.Theslabshouldbefreshlycleanedbeforeuseeachday,allparticularsofoldinkrubbedoff.
Theroller,whennotinuse,shouldbekeptwrappedupinapieceofcleanoiledpaper.Bothslabandroller
shouldbecleanedperiodicallywithsoap,benzeneorkerosene.Thepotofinkshouldbekepttightlyclosed
whennotinuse.

(ii)Theslabmustbeperfectlysmoothandshouldbewipedfreeofdustbeforeuse.Asmallquantityofink
shouldthenbeputontheslabwiththepointofaknifeandtherollerusedtobringitdowntothefinest
possiblefilm,sothatthetinisdimlyvisiblethroughtheink.Experiencehasshownthatitiseasiertostart
withaverysmallquantityofinkandtoincreaseasnecessary.Iftoomuchinkhasbeenputontheslaba
sheetofpaperlaidonitandrolledoverwiththerolledwillgenerallyreduceissufficiently.Iftheinkadry
andthick,itwillbefoundthatwithalittleaperseveranceitcanbeworkedupsmoothontheslab.

(iii)Thefingersofthesubjectshouldberubbedcleananddry,astheslightestperspirationonthefinger
willcauseblotchesandblurtheprint.Onlytheinnerportionoftheupperphalangeofthefingershouldbe
inked. To take a rolled impression place the finger on the inked slab the plane of the nail being at right
anglestotheslab,andturnovertill the bulb surface, which originally faces to the left, now faces to the
right.Foraplainimpressionplacetheridgedsurfaceofthefingerflatupontheinkedslab.

(iv)Printsshouldinvariablybetakenontheauthorizedfingerprintslip.Intheslip,spacehasbeenallowed
fortherolledprintedofallthetendigitsaswellasfortheplainprintsofthefourfingersofbothhands.
Theheadingsoftheslipareselfexplanatory.

(v)Forconvenienceintakingrolledprintstheslipshouldbefoldedatthelineindicatedandthefoldplaced
inlinewiththeedgeofthetable.
(vi)Therolledprintsoftherighthandshouldbetakenfirst,eachfingerbeinginkedandimpressedbefore
thenextfingerinrotationisinked.Whentherolledprintsoftherighthandhavebeentaken,theoperator
willtaketheplainprintsofthefourfingersofthathandsimultaneouslyinthespacesprovidedforthemon
the slip. When the right hand has been finished, the operator will proceed to take the rolled and plain
printsofthelefthadinsimilarmanner.

(vii)When the finger prints of both hands have been taken, the slip will be turned over and the subjects
name, residence and details of conviction will be filled in. The subject will then sign the form, if able to
write,andimmediatelyafterwardsaplainprintofhisleftthumbwillbetakeninthespaceprovidedforthe
purpose. When the impressions of more than one person have to be taken care should be taken to
completeoneformbeforethenextistouched,asthereotherwiseariskofparticularsbeingenteredinthe
wrongform.Whentheimpressionsofawomanaretaken, the word female should be written on the left
topcorneroftheformonthesidecontainingtheimpressions.

(viii)FingerprintslipspreparationofThefollowingpointsshouldbespeciallynotedinpreparingfinger
printslips:

(a)Impressionsmustinvariablybetakenwiththetipofthefingerpointingtothetopoftheform,exceptin
thecaseoftheplainprintoftheleftthumbonthereserveoftheslip.

(b)Therolledprintsshowthecompletecontourofthebulbsofthefingers.Onedeltainthecaseofloops
andtwointhecaseofwhorlsshouldbevisible.

(c) The rolled print of each finger must be taken in the space allotted for that finger and the impression
should not project beyond that space. The impression of the upper phalange of the finger only should
appear.

(d)Allnames,whetherofpersonsorplaces,shouldbewrittenverylegiblyallentriesshouldbeasconcise
aspossibleandconvictionsenteredinchronologicalorder.

(ix)If a finger is missing or is so deformed that it is impossible to obtain an impression, the fact will be
notedininkinthespaceallottedforthatfingerbythewordsmissingordeformed.Inthecaseofdouble
fingers,theprintsofbothfingersshouldbetaken,ifpossible,buttheprintofthemoreprominentofthe
twoinvariably.Deformities,cuts,scarsanddiseasemarks,interferingwiththelegibilityoftheimpressions,
shouldbefullydescribed,anditshouldbestatediftheyaretemporaryorpermanent.Subjectssuffering
fromopencutsorscarsinanyoftheupperphalangesofthefingersshouldnot(ifthiscanbearranged)
havetheprintsofsuchfingerstakenuntilthecutsorscarshavehealed.

(x)Finger prints of lepers are not to be taken on any account. Persons suffering from contagious and
infectiousdiseasesshouldnothavetheirfingerprintstakenuntilcompletelyrecovered.

824.Corpses of Finger prints of When it is desirable to establish the identity of a corpse, the
deceasedfingerimpressions should be taken and sent to the bureau for search. There will ordinarily be
littledifficultyintakingimpressionsfromthefingersofacorpsebutitsometimeshappensthattheskinof
the fingers is so contracted and wrinkled that decipherable prints cannot be obtained. In such cases, a
medical officer should be asked to dissect the skin from the top phalanges of the fingers. The skin so
dissected from each finger will be placed in a separate bottle of spirit and each bottle will be labeled to
showtowhichfingerandhandtheskinbelongs.ThetwobottleswillthenbesenttotheBhopalbureaufor
search.

DutiesofDistrictPolice

Actionbeforeconviction
825.SuspectedpersonsfingerimpressionsofWhenapersonwhoseantecedentsarenotknownto
the police is arrested in connection with a cognizable offence, sedition, or political crime, his finger
impressions will be taken and dispatched for search through the police prosecutor to the finger print
bureau at Bhopal. The finger impressions of all persons who are not residents of the Madhya Pradesh or
whose operations are known to extend, or thought likely to have extended, beyondthelimitsofMadhya
Pradesh, will also be sent to the Bureau of the states of which they are residents, or to which their
operationsarelikelytohaveextended.

826.Everyslip,beforesubmissionforsearch,mustbetestedbyanofficerotherthanthepersontakingthe
impression. The testing officer must see that the impressions are clear, and are taken in their allotted
spaces,bycomparingtherolledwiththeplainimpressionsandthatthedetailsonthereverseoftheslip
arecorrectlyentered.

827.Finger impressions left articles In committing crime, criminals often inadvertently leave their
finger impressions on articles they touch. When such an impression is detected, however faint, and the
investigating officer is satisfied that the print in question is of one of the culprits, he will have the part
containingtheimpressioncarefullydetached,ifthearticletouchedistoobulkyfortransmissionor,ifitis
not, the article itself should be carefully packed in such a way that the print cannot be obliterated in
transmission,andforwardedtotheofficerinchargefingerprintbureau,Bhopal.Iftheimpressionisonan
article of furniture which cannot be moved, application should be made for the services of an expert to
examinetheimpressiononthespot.

Actionafterconviction.

828.FingerimpressionsRecordofThefingerprintsofthefollowingpersons,juvenileoradult,male
orfemale,willbetakenforrecordintheBureau:

(a) All persons convicted under Chapter XII or XVII, Indian Penal Code, irrespective of the sentence
passed,orwhethertheyareresidentsoftheStateorforeigners.

(b)AllpersonsconvictedunderSections170,171,231,to254,328,363to373,376,417to420,429,489A,
489B,489C,489D,IndianPenalCode.

(c)AllpersonsorderedtoexecutebondsunderSection109or110CriminalProcedureCode.

(d)All persons convicted under the Arms, Opium, excise, Dangerous Drugs and Poisons Acts who are
believedtobeillicitdealersinarms,opium,charas,cocaineorpoisons.

(e)All persons convicted of an offence in connection with political agitation regarding whom the Deputy
Inspector General of Police, Crime and Railways, Madhya Pradesh issues special instructions to have his
fingerimpressiontaken.

(f)All persons with previous conviction reasonably suspected of being professional criminals who pass
through the hands of the police, even though they may be discharged by the police or acquitted by the
courtsofthechargesforwhichtheywerearrested.Thefingerprintslipsofallsuchpersonswhensentfor
recordshouldclearlyshowthecircumstancesunderwhichtheywerearrestedanddetailsofthecharge,if
any.

(g)All persons convicted or accused persons with previous conviction regarding who it is considered
desirablethatthereshouldbeapermanentrecord.

829.FingerPrintBureauOnerecordslipwillbesenttotheBhopalBureauonetotheBureauofthe
province in which the convict alleges he resides or of which he appears to be a resident and one to the
Bureauofeverystatetowhichtheconvicthasextendedhisoperations.Onerecordslipwillalsobesentto
theCentralFingerPrintBureau,Calcutta14asperexistinginstructions.
830. Finger impression slips intended for record will not be dispatched to the Bureau concerned till the
accusedsappealhasbeenrejected,ortheperiodforappealhasexpired.Theslipmustbecarefullytested
bythe Police Prosecutor or his assistant and all the entries which relate to previous convictions must be
verifiedfromjudicialrecords.IntimationintheprescribedformwillbesenttotheBureauofthedeathof
anexconvictwhoseimpressionsareonrecord.

SectionIIIPhotography.

831PhotographsuseofThereisawellequippedstudiounderatrainedphotographerattachedtothe
Criminal Intelligence Bureau. The photographer can be of assistance to the investigating officer (a) in
photographing and enlarging finger prints inadvertently left by criminal during the commission of an
offence, (b) in photographing and enlarging signatures or handwriting in cases in which the signature or
handwritingis relevant, and (c) in duplicating and printing for distribution the photographs of important
criminals who are wanted. Superintendents are also given an allotment for expenditure on photography,
and it is generally advisable that a photograph should be taken of any corpses which has not been
satisfactorilyidentified.Apersonarrestedshouldnotordinarilybephotographedwhenanyquestionofhis
identificationincourtbywitnessesislikelytoarise.Nophotographmaybetakenofanypersonwhohas
alreadybeensentupforandispendingtrialwithoutthesanctionofthemagistratetryingthecase.

PARTVI(CRIMEANDCRIMINALS)P.R.710861

CHAPTERV(EXPERTS)

SectionIThechemicalExaminerandSerologisttoGovernmentofIndia.

832.ChemicalExaminerandSerologisttoGovernmentofIndiareferencestoThe responsibility
of making a reference to the Chemical Examiner, Agra, or to the Serologist to Government of India in
regardtobloodstains,restswiththeMagistrateduringanenquiryortrial,ortheSuperintendentofPolice,
duringapoliceinvestigation.SubstancesoughtnottobesenttotheChemicalExaminerforanalysiswhen
there is neither a reasonable suspicion that poison has been used, nor anything in the postmortem
examinationleadingtosuchasupposition.Similarly,areferencetotheSerologisttoGovernmentofIndia
isordinarilyunnecessary,whentheCivilSurgeoncangiveadecidedopinionregardingstainssupposedto
be of human blood. When in the course of any investigation, a reference to the Chemical Examiner or
SerologisttoGovernmentofIndiaappearstobenecessary,theSuperintendentshallatoncecalluponthat
officerforareportintheform(No,q),prescribedinAppendixIItoBookcircularV3andshallrequestthe
CivilSurgeonbyendorsementontheprescribedformtoforwardedtothechemicalexaminerorSerologist
toGovernmentofIndiathesubstanceofwhichananalysisisrequired.TheChemicalExaminershouldbe
furnishedwithallparticularswhichwillthrowlightonthecaseoraffordaclue.Thisinformationshouldbe
givenintheannexuretoformNo.1andwhenapostmortemahsbeenheld,acopyofthepostmortem
report will also be sent. The Superintendent will maintain a register giving particulars of cases in which
ChemicalExaminerorSerologistwasaddressed.

SectionIITheHandwritingExpert.

833.Handwriting Expert reference to All documents for examination and all subsequent
correspondenceinconnectiontherewithshouldbeaddressedtotheGovernmentExaminerforQuestioned
Documents for the Madhya Pradesh. The following instructions should be observed in forwarding
documentsforexamination:

(i)GeneralInstructionsPapersintendedforexaminationbytheExaminershould,ifpossible,beplaced
flat, either between blank sheets or thin boards. If too large too allow this being done, they should be
rolled rather than folded. If folding cannot be avoided, care should be taken to refold into the original
folds.

(ii) All papers should bear a distinguishing mark, such as A,B,C or 1,2,3. Any other writing on the
documents should be avoided. If letters are sent together with their envelopes or covers, the envelopes
shouldbearasubmarkornumbertotheletterstheycontain.Thus,ifaletterismarked.A,itscovering
envelopeshouldbemarkedA1oriftheletterismarked1,itsenvelopeshouldbemarked1a.Inthecase
ofdocumentsmarkedascourtexhibits,thecourtmarkswill,ofcourse,beobserved.

(iii)Institchingorstringingpaperstogether,careshouldbetakennottomutilateanywrittenportions.

(iv)InvasewhereopinionisrequiredonortheattentionoftheExaminerdirectedto,thesignatureonly,or
aportionofthewriting,theparticularportionshouldbeclearlyindicatedbybeingencircledinpencil(black
leadorred,orbluechalk)inkmarksshouldbeavoided.

(v) The encircling should be carefully and neatly done by means of a fine pointed pencil and should be
complete, mere underline and brackets being avoided. If there are other writings in extraposition, the
dividingline should clearly exclude the outside portions. Carelessness in this matter causes unnecessary
increaseofworkandisapttoleadtomistake.Specialattentionshouldbegiveninthismatterinregardto
interpolations,additionsandoverwritingsandtosignaturesonbondsandonthereverseofGovernment
currencynoteswherethereareothersignatures,endorsementsandwritings.

(vi) It is advisable to send as many specimens of the handwriting of the suspected person or persons as
canconvenientlybeobtained.Careshouldbetakenastotheselectionofthesestandards,andnowriting
shouldbecharacterizedasadmittedorgenuineunlessitisabsolutelycertainthatitisso.

(vii) When taking specimen handwriting of several suspected or accused persons, the writing of each
individual should be taken on separate sheets and not on the same sheet. In cases where a person is
required to give several specimens of his signature, it is also advisable to take each specimen on a
separatepaper,carebeingtakentoremovethepreviouslywrittenslipsfromsightoftheindividualwhen
heiswritingtheotherspecimens.Forthepurposeofobtainingspecimenhandwritingsthemattershould
bepreferablybedictated.InEnglandandAmerica,thesuspect,ifunabletowritereadilyfromdictation,is
madetowritefromtypewrittenorprintedmatter,andnotmanuscript,sothatthechanceofintimationor
variation of formation is minimized. In no case should the suspect be allowed to see the disputed
document. When any lengthy piece of writing is dictated or given for copy, the actual time occupied in
writingshouldbenoted,andalsothekindofpenusedandthepositionofthepaper,i.e.whetherlaidona
flathardsurfaceorheldacrossthepalm,orplacedacrossthethighorinanyotherposition.Theofficer
takingthespecimensshouldstatonitthenameofthewriter,togetherwiththeparticularsabovereferred
to,andaffixthedateofwriting.Heshouldalsocertifyonthesamesheetthatthespecimenwaswrittenin
hispresence.

(viii)Admittedwritings,ifundated,should,ifpossible,bearonthemapencilentrygivingtheprobabledate
of the writing, e.g. Said to have been written in July, 1904. In the same way if the disputed document
bearsnodate,thesupposedorprobabledateofwriting,orthedateofreceiptshouldbeascertainedand
noted.

(ix) In all cases where papers for examination are dispatched to the Examiner, they should be sent
carefully packed by registered letter or parcel post to his official address in Bhopal accompanied by a
memorandumorletterstating

(a)thelanguageofthewriting

(b) the number of exhibits sent, giving their distinguishing marks and other necessary particulars,
indicating separately the documents in question, i.e. those on which opinion is sought, and the admitted
documentswithwhichcomparisonistobemadetheseletterbeingclassifiedaccordingtotheirrespective
writers

(c)thequestiontotheExaminer,clearlyandpreciselyput,inregardtotheparticularwritingorportionsof
writingsonwhichopinionisdesired

(d)particularsofthecase,suchastitle,number,date,namesofcomplainantandaccused,andthesection
underwhichthechargeislaid,togetherwithanyremarksastothecircumstancesofthewritingandany
othermattersorpointsonwhichtheExaminershouldbeinformed

(e) if a case has already been instituted the date fixed for the next hearing, with the name of the trying
court.

(x)InviewoftheconstantcallsmadeontheExaminer,requisitionsforcourtattendanceshouldbemade
bytelegramandtheacceptanceofdatespromptlynotifiedbytelegram.

(xi) All summonses for court attendance should in order to avoid delay, be issued on the Examiner of
QuestionedDocumentsdirect,andnotthroughtheDirector,IntelligenceBureau.

(xii)Whensummonsesorrequisitionforcourtattendanceareissuedinregardtowritingsonwhichopinion
hasalreadybeenobtained,anentryshouldbeinsertedonthesummonsesormentionmadeintheletter
orrequisitionofthefactandareferencegiventothenumberanddateoftheletterorreportcontaining
theopinion.
AslonganoticeaspossibleshouldbegiventotheExaminerastohisattendanceincourtbeingneeded,
andeffortsshouldbemadetoarrangefordatessuitabletohimwithregardtohisotherengagements.In
sometimeshappensthatowingtoanurgentcalloranimportantcaseorothercircumstancestheexaminer
isobligedtorevisehiscurrentprogrammeofcourtattendances.Insuchcaseshewillsuggestfreshdates
fortheacceptanceofthecourts.

PARTVI(CRIMEANDCRIMINALS)P.R.710861

CHAPTERVI(ConductofCases)

SectionITheconductofcasesincourts.

834.ProsecutionofcasesTheprosecutionofeveryimportantcaseintheMagistratescourtshouldbe
conducted by the police prosecutor or SubInspector. These officers have been appointed government
pleader under section 492(Now section24) Criminal Procedure Code. The prosecution of cases in the
sessionscourtwillbeconductedbythegovernmentpleaderattachedtothatcourtorinhisabsence,bya
pleader appointed by the district magistrate. If in cases of unusual importance the Superintendent
considersitisadvisabletoengagecounselfortheprosecution,hewillapplytothedistrictmagistrate,who
ifheagrees,willapplyforthesanctionofthestategovernment.TheSuperintendentisnotauthorizedto
engagecounselwithoutreferencetothedistrictmagistrate.

834A. If application is being made to a court for permission to withdraw a case after the district
magistrate has approved of the withdrawal care should be taken that the actual order of the district
magistrateisnotfiledinthecourt,asthismightbeconsideredtoinfluenceundulythemagistrate in the
exerciseofhisdiscretion.

835.When a police officer who has been engaged in the investigation attends court, his functions are
confined to giving evidence and instructing the police prosecutor. He should not be present in the court
while the other witnesses are being examined, if his presence is objected top by the court, or when the
examinationoftheaccusedisbeingrecorded.

836.CasediaryProductionofUnderSection 172, Criminal Procedure Code, any Criminal Court may

sendforthecasediaryofacaseunderenquiryortrial.Theofficerinchargeofthecaseshouldbringthe
casediarywithhimorsendittothepoliceprosecutorinorderthatitmaybeproducedifcalledforbythe
court.Thecasediaryneverbeattachedtothechalan.

SectionIIProofofpreviousconvictions.

837.PreviousconvictionhowprovedThemannerinwhichapreviousconvictionmaybeprovedis
laiddowninsection511(nowsection298)CriminalProcedureCode.Itmaybeproved

(a)byanextractcertifiedbythejudicialrecordkeeperhavingthecustodyoftherecordtobea
truecopyofthesentenceororder

(b)byacertificatesignedbytheSuperintendentofthejailinwhichthesentencewasinflicted

(c)bytheproductionofthewarrantcommitmentunderwhichthepunishmentwassuffered

togetherwith,ineachcase,evidenceoftheidentityoftheaccusedpersonwiththepersonsoconvicted.If
on examination the accused denies his identity with the person described in the document, it will be
necessary to prove the identity either by the examination of witnesses who recognize him as the person
referredtointhedocument,orbyexpertevidenceastofingerprints.

838.ordertorenderanaccusedliabletoenhancedpunishmentunderSection75,IndianPenalCode,the
dateandplaceofthepreviousconvictionmustbesetforthinthesecondpartofthechargesheet.When
theaccusedsfingerprintshavebeensentforsearchtotheBureau,thefactshouldbenotedinthecharge
sheetand,ifareplyfromtheBureauhasnotbeenreceivedwhenthechargeisframed,anadjournment
shouldbeappliedforpendingthereturnofthesearchslipfromtheBureauoruntiltheevidencenecessary
toproveapreviousconvictionhasbeenobtained.

PARTVI(CRIMEANDCRIMINALS)P.R.710861

CHAPTERVII(SecurityforgoodBehaviors)

839.Bad livelihood cases The Criminal Procedure Code empowers magistrates to take security for
goodbehaviorfrom:

(a) persons who are found in a particular locality under such circumstances as to create a
suspicionthattheyarethereforthepurposeofcommittingcrime(section109)and

(b)personswhoarecommonlyreputedtobehabitualcriminals,butagainstwhomondefinite
offencecanbeproved(section110).

Itmustbeborneinmindthattheobjectofboththesesectionsispurelypreventive,and that the

lawdoesnotsanctionanyattempttoutilizetheseprovisionsforthepunishmentofpastoffences.

840.RemandIncasesfailingundersection109,criminalprocedurecode,arrestwillordinarilybemade
bytheofficerinchargeofthepolicestationunderclause(a)orclause(b)ofsection55ofthesaidcode
andtheaccusedwillbeproducedwithoutdelaybeforeaSubDivisionalorfirstclassmagistrate.Itmustbe
rememberedthatsection167oftherevisedcriminalprocedurecodeempowersamagistratetoremandin
custodyanypersonarrestedordetainedincustody.Anapplicationforaremandtocompleteenquirieswill,
therefore,beinorder.

841.Prosecution under section 110 CrPC In the case of habitual criminals residing in the police
station circle, proceedings under section 110, criminal procedure code, will not ordinarily be undertaken
until a history sheet has been opened and show that a man is living a life of habitual criminal. The
Superintendent will ordinarily order such prosecutions after going through the history sheets during his
inspection, or, if early action is deemed necessary, the station officer will report the facts through the
CircleInspectorandobtaintheSuperintendentsorders.Inthecaseofprofessionalcriminalswhoarenot
residentsofthecircle,orinanycaseinwhichitisconsideredthatpostponementoftheproceedingswill
exposethecommunitytounnecessaryrisks,arrestshouldbemadeundersection55(c),(nowsection41)
of the said code and the accused should either be released on bail, or produced before the magistrate
empoweredtoconducttheenquiry.

842. Local enquiry advantages of Inordinary cases, in which immediate action is not demanded,
theSuperintendent will arrange with the district magistrate, that the magisterial enquiry should be held
locally,wheneverpossible,duringthetouringseason.Alocalenquiryminimizestheinconveniencewitness
areputtoandwilloftenresultintheproductionofevidencewhichwouldotherwisenothavecometolight.

PARTVI(CRIMEANDCRIMINALS)P.R.710861

CHAPTERVIII(Surveillance)

SectionILiabilitytosurveillance.

843.SurveillanceLiabilitytoPersonsliabletopolicesurveillancemaybedividedintothreeclasses

(i)Convictsreleasedconditionally,bytheStateGovernmentunderSection401,(NowSection432)
CriminalProcedureCode,beforetheexpiryoftheirsentences.

(ii)Convictssubjecttoanorderpassedundersection565(Nowsection356)CriminalProcedureCode.

(iii)ExConvictsandsuspectedbadcharacters,whoareplacedontheSurveillanceRegisterbyan
executiveorderoftheSuperintendent.

844.Releaseundersection401(NowSection432)CrPCConvictionofThefirstclassconsists
oftransmarineconvictsandjailconvictsreleasedbytheStateGovernmentsubjecttocertainconditionsas
topolicesurveillance.Theformofconditionalreleasecontainsthefollowingconditionswhichtheprisoner
isrequiredtoacceptbeforerelease:

(1)Thattheprisonerwillproceedunderpoliceescorttohisresidence,andwillnotgobeyond
thelimitsprescribedintheconditionalreleasewithoutthepermissionoftheSuperintendent
ofPolice.

(2)Thathewillpersonallypresenthimselfwithin30daysfromthedateofhisreleaseand
declarehisplaceofresidencetotheofficerinchargeofthepolicestationwithinthe
jurisdictionofwhichheisresiding,andwill,wheneverhechangeshisresidence,similarly
declarehischangesofresidencetotheofficersinchargeofthepolicestation,withinthe
jurisdictionofwhichhisoldandnewplacesofresidencearesituated.

(3)Thathewillreporthimselfperiodicallyatsuchtimeasmaybeprescribedbythe
SuperintendentofPoliceinthedistrictinwhichheresideseithertotheSuperintendentof
Policehimselfortosuchotherperson,andeitherpersonallyorbyletter,asthe
 SuperintendentofPolicemaydirect,unlessthedistrictmagistrateexemptshimfrom
makingsuchreport.

(4)ThathewillnotcommitanyoffencepunishablebyanylawinforceinIndia.

(5)Thathewillnotassociatewithnotoriouslybadcharacters,orleadadissolutelife.

845.WithreferencetotheabovetheStateGovernmenthasdirected

(1)thattheregularsystemfortheescortofprisonersshallbeappliedtoconvictsreturning
fromtransportation

(2)thattheconvictsshallnotbehandcuffed

(3)thatthepoliceescortshallbeinplainclothes

(4)thatthelimitsreferredtoincondition(1)withinwhichareleasedconvictmustresideshall
bethedistrictinwhichhisplaceofresidenceissituated

(5)thattheofficerwhosepermissionisnecessarybeforetheconvictcangobeyondthose
limitsshallbetheSuperintendentofPoliceofthatdistrict

(6)thatthereportreferredtoincondition(3)shallbemadebythereleasedconvicttwicea
year,inthemonthofJanuaryandJuly,totheofficerinchargeofthepolicestationwithin
thelimitsofwhichheresides.

846.Everyconditionalreleaseofaconvictisnotifiedinthecriminalintelligencegazette.Thedatesofthe
returntotheirhomesofallsuchconvictswillbereportedbyofficersinchargeofpolicestationstothe
Superintendent,whowillinturninformtheInspectorGeneral.

847.ChangeofresidenceWheneveranysuchreleasedconvictchangeshisplaceofresidencefromone
districttoanother,immediateintimationmustbesenttotheSuperintendent,forcommunicationbythe
latterto(a)theInspectorGeneraland(b)theSuperintendentofthedistricttowhichthemanintends
going.Whenthechangeofresidenceisonlytoavillageinanotherpolicestationareaofthesamedistrict,
theSubInspectorinchargeofthatareawillbeinformed.

848.Releaseundersection565,CrPCThefollowingruleshavebeenframedbytheStateGovernment
underSection565,(NowSection356)CriminalProcedureCode,toregulatethenotificationofresidenceby
releasedconvicts:

(1)WhenanorderispassedunderSection565,(NowSection356)CriminalProcedureCode,
thecourtormagistratepassingtheordershallcauseacopyofittobeattachedtothe
warrantofcommitmenttotheaddressoftheSuperintendentofthejailtowhichthe
prisoneriscommitted.

(2)Onemonthbeforethereleaseofaconvictregardingwhomsuchanorderhasbeen
received,theSuperintendentoftheJailshallenquirefromtheconvictinwhatdistricthe
intendstoresideandshalltransfertheconvicttothatdistrictforreleaseasinthecaseofan
habitualconvict.

(3)Onthedayofrelease,theconvictshallbeproducedbeforetheSuperintendentofPolice,or
inhisabsence,beforetheReserveInspector,andshallnotifytosuchofficerthetownor
villageinwhichheintendstoreside.Inthecaseofatown,theconvictshallspecifythe
mohallaorstreetandshallgivesuchfurtherinformationregardingthehouseinwhichhe
intendstoresidesasmaybenecessaryforitsidentification.

(4)Thestatementoftheconvictshallberecordedbytheofficeraforesaidandacopyofitshall
beenteredinthereportbooktobekeptbytheconvict,whichbookshallbeintheform
attachedtotheserules.Suchbookshallcontainacopyoftheserulesandatranslationof
theminthelanguageofthestatebestunderstoodbytheconvict,togetherwithanoticeof
penaltyforinfractionofthem.
 (5)ThatofficerrecordinganotificationunderRule3shallappointsuchperiodasmay
reasonablynecessarytoenabletheconvicttotakeuphisresidenceintheplacenotified.If
theconvictdoesnottakeuphisresidenceinsuchplacewithintheperiodsoappointed,he
shall,notlaterthanthedayfollowingtheexpiryofsuchperiod,notifyhisactualplaceof
residencetotheofficerinchargeofthepolicestationwithinthelimitsofwhichheis
residing.

(6)Everyintendedchangeofresidenceshallbenotifiedbytheconvictinpersontotheofficer
inchargeofthepolicestationwithinthelimitsofwhichheisresiding,beforewhomheshall
producehisreportbook.Butifaconvictissoillorinfirmastobeunfittotravel,orifhehas
exemptedfrompersonalreportbythedistrictmagistrate,thebookmaybeproducedand
thenotificationbemadebysomepersononhisbehalf.

(7)AnofficerinchargeofapolicestationtowhomanotificationismadeunderRule6shall
attestitintheconvictsreportbook,andifsorequiredshallhimselfrecordthenotification.

(Formreferredtoinclause4above)

Notificationofconvictundersection565,criminalprocedurecode.

DateNameofconvictorpersonSubstanceofSignaturerankof
Reportingonhisbehalfreportofpoliceofficer
Note:Inapplyingtheaboverulestothecaseofanywanderingmanwhohasnotfixedplaceabode,they
mayreasonablybeinterpretedtomeanthatheresidesattheplacewherehesleeps,evenifheremains
thereonlyonenight.Onhisreleasefromjailhemay,therefore,hetoldthatifhemovesaboutthecountry
hemustalwaysnotifyhisplaceoftemporaryabodetothepolice.

849.HabitualCriminalsThethirdclassofpersonsliabletopolicesurveillancearethoseplacedonthe
surveillanceregisterbyanexecutiveorderofSuperintendent.Thetypeofpersonsliabletobebrought
undersurveillanceandthemannerinwhichsuchsurveillanceistobecarriedoutaredescribedinthe
followingregulations.

SectionIITheP.R.Register.

850.P.R.RegisterhowcompliedAnyconvictwhobelongstoanyoftheclassesspecifiedbelowwill
bebroughtimmediatelyafterconvictionontotheregisterofpoliceregisteredconvict,whichwillbe
maintainedintheofficeforSuperintendentintheprescribedform:

(a)Allpersons,whetherhavingpreviousconvictionsornot,who,onbeingconvicted
underChapterXIIorXVIIorundersections328,366,372and373oftheIndian
penalcode,appeartobeconfirmedordangerouscriminalsandtobelikelytoneed
surveillanceafterrelease.

(b)Allpersonsorderedtoexecutebondsundersections109and110,criminal
procedurecode.

(c)Allpersonsconvictedunderthearms,opium,dangerousdrugsandexciseactswho
arebelievedtobeillicitdealersinarms,opiumorcocaine.

851.P.R.SystemObjectofTheobjectsofpoliceregistrationare(1)toensurethatintimationwillbe
sentbythejailauthoritiestothepoliceamonthbeforethereleaseofapoliceregisteredconvict,whose
chancesofevadingsurveillancebydisappearingwilltherebybeminimized,and(2)inthecaseofaconvict
markedP.R.T.tosecurehisreleaseinthedistrictwhereheresides,sothathemaybekeptunderproper
surveillanceonhisrelease.TheSuperintendentshould,therefore,onlyregistersuchconvictsasare
dangerouscriminalsandlikelytoneedsurveillanceonreleaseand,sincethewholeobjectofregistrationis
toensurethesurveillanceofdangerouscriminalsintheirhomedistrictsafterrelease,membersof
wanderinggangsandotherpersonswithnofixedplaceofabodeshouldnotordinarilyberegistered.
852.P.R.T.ConvictsWhentheresultslipofaconvictedcaseisreceivedfromacourt,the
Superintendentwillrecordonthereverseofitanorderstatingwhetherthepersonconvictedistobe
registeredP.R.ornot,andwhetherheistobeplacedundersurveillanceoronlyhavehishistorysheet
opened.Inthecaseofadangerouscriminal,belongingtoadistrictotherthanthatinwhichtheconviction
takesplace,theP.R.slipwillbemarkedinredinkwiththeletterTsignifyingtransfer,andthenameof
thejail,nearesttohishome,willbeenteredagainsttheappropriatesideheading.Iftheconvictisa
residentofanIndianState,thejail,nearesttheborderofthestatewheretheconvictresides,shouldbe
entered.Theconvictwill,ineithercase,betransferredforreleasetothejailmentionedintheP.R.slip.
CareshouldbetakentoseethattheconvictsplaceofresidenceisestablishedbeforeheismarkedP.R.T.
forreleasethere,andthemerefactthatheexpressesadesiretoresideatcertainplaceafterreleaseisnot
agoodreasonformarkinghimP.R.T.forreleaseatthatplace.

853.P.R.T.SlipsOnreceiptoftheordersoftheSuperintendentthepoliceprosecutorwillmakeouta
P.R.slipinfoilandcounterfoilforthesignatureoftheSuperintendent,andinthecaseofaconvictwhose
slipismarkedP.R.T.willintimatebyaspecialmemototheSuperintendentofthedistrictwhereheistobe
released,hisname,thenatureofhisoffence,thedateofhisconviction,thetermofhissentenceandany
furtherinformationregardinghisassociates,etc.,aswellenablethatofficertodecidewheretoenterhis
nameinhisownP.R.registerornot.AP.R.T.convictwillnotbeenteredintheregisterofthedistrictof
conviction.ThefoiloftheP.R.slipwillbesenttothejailtobeattachedtotheconvictsjailwarrant,and
thecounterfoilwillremainonrecordintheofficeoftheSuperintendent.Thefoilwillaccompanytheconvict
toanyjailtowhichhemaybetransferredand,whenthetimeofhisreleaseisathandwillbesentbythe
SuperintendentofthejailfromwhichheistobereleasedtotheSuperintendentofthatdistrict.

854.P.R.SlipActionbyS.O.OnreceiptofP.R.slipfromthejailwithintimationoftheimpending
releaseofaconvict,theSuperintendentshouldforwardittothestationofficerwithinwhosejurisdiction
theconvictintendstoresideandwillalsoarrangeforhavingtheconvictproperlyidentifiedandplaced
undersurveillanceonhisreleasefromjail.Thestationofficer,aftersatisfyinghimselfoftheconvicts
arrivalathishome,willreturntheslipwithareportoftheactionhehastaken,thoughtheCircleInspector
tohisSuperintendentsoffice,whereitwillbefiled.IftheconvictisaresidentofanIndianState,the
Superintendent,onreceiptofthereleasenoticefromthejail,shouldinformthepoliceauthoritiesofthe
IndianStateoftheimpendingrelease,andshouldarrangetohandtheconvictovertothemfor
surveillance.

SectionIIISurveillance.

855.SurveillancepersonsfitforSurveillanceproper,asdistrictfromgeneralsupervision,shouldbe
restrictedtothosepersons,whetherpreviouslyconvictedornot,againstwhomreasonablematerialexists
toinducetheopinionthattheyshowadeterminationtoleadalifeofcrime,beingconfinedtosuchcriminal
activitiesasinvolvepublicpeaceandsecurityandaredangeroussecurityrisk.Mereconvictionsincriminal
caseswherenothinggravelyimperilssafetyofsocietyshallnotwarrantoranyotherinformationathis
disposal,leadtheSuperintendentofpolicetobelievethataparticularindividualisleadingalifeofcrime,
asaforesaid,hemayorderthathisnamebeenteredinthesurveillanceregister.TheCircleInspectorwill
thereuponopenahistorysheet,ifoneisnotalreadyinexistenceandthemanwillbeplacedunderregular
surveillance.

856.SurveillancepersonsfitforSurveillancemay,forpracticalpurposes,bedefinedasconsisting
ofthefollowingmeasures:

(a)Throughperiodicalenquiriesbythestationofficerastorepute,habits,association,income,
expensesandoccupation.

(b)Domiciliaryvisitsbothbydayandnightatfrequentbutirregularintervals.

(c)Secretpicketingofthehouseandapproachesonanyoccasionwhenthesurveillanceis
foundabsent.

(d)Thereportingbypatels,mukaddamsandkotwarsofmovementsandabsencesfromhome.
 (e)Theverificationofsuchmovementsandabsencesbymeansofbadcharacterrolls.

(f)Thecollectionisahistorysheetofallinformationbearingonconduct.

Itmustberememberedthatthesurestwayofdrivingamantoalifeofcrimeistopreventhimfrom
earninganhonestliving.Surveillanceshould,therefore,neverbeanimpedimenttosteady
employmentandshouldnotbemadeunnecessarilyirksomeorhumiliating.Thepersonunder
surveillanceshould,ifpossible,beassistedinfindingsteadyemployment,andthepracticeofwarning
personsagainstemployinghimmustbestronglydiscouraged.

857.SurveillanceDurationofAcomparativelyshortperiodofsurveillance,ifeffectivelymaintained,
shouldsufficeeithertoshowthatthesuspicionofcriminallivelihoodwasunfounded,ortofurnishevidence
justifyingacriminalprosecution,oractionunderthesecuritysections.Superintendentsandtheir
assistantsshouldgocarefullythroughthehistoriesofpersonsundersurveillanceduringtheirinspections,
andremovefromtheregisterthenamesofsuchasappeartobeearninganhonestlivelihood.Their
historieswillthereuponbeclosedandsurveillancediscontinued.Inthecaseofapersonundersurveillance
whohasbeenlostsightofandisstilluntracedthenamewillcontinueontheregisterforaslongasthe
Superintendentconsidersnecessary.

SectionIVRulesforreportingthemovementsofbadcharacters.

858.BadcharactersMovementsofThefollowingruleshavebeenframedforreportingthe
movementsofbadcharacters:

(1)Whenabadcharacterwhosenameisenteredinthesurveillanceregistersleaveshishome,
itshallbethedutyofthevillageheadmanandwatchmanimmediatelytoinformtheofficer
inchargeofpolicestationofthedepartureofsuchpersonandhisallegeddestination,if
known.

(2)BadCharacterRollTheofficerinchargeofthepolicestationshallatoncefillinabad
characterroll,andforwarditbythequickestpossiblemeans,whetherbyhandorbypost,to
theofficerinchargeofthepolicestationwithinwhichissituatedtheplacetowhichthebad
characterisallegedorbelievedtohavegone.Ifthedestinationofthebadcharacterisnot
known,acopyoftherollshouldbesenttoeverypolicestationtowhichthereisany
particularlikehoodofhishavinggone.Whenthedestinationofabadcharacterissituatedin
anotherstatetherollshouldbewritteninEnglish.IfitcannotbewritteninEnglishitshould
besentthroughtheSuperintendentofpolicewhowillforwarditwithanEnglishtranslation.

(3)Apoliceofficerwhoreceives,therollshallatonceacknowledgethereceiptofit,andshall
immediatelytakestepstoascertainwhetherthebadcharacterhasarrivedwithinthelimits
ofhisjurisdiction.Ifthebadcharacterisfound,thepoliceofficershallnotethedateand
hourofhisarrival,thenameofthepersonwithwhomheisstaying,andthenamesofany
personswithwhomheassociates,andheshallarrangetohavehisproceedingswatchedin
thesamewayasifhewerearegisteredbadcharacterofhisownstation.Ifhehasnotbeen
tracedontheexpiryofoneweekfromthereceiptoftheroll,theofficerreceivingtheroll
shallreturnit,withastatementtothateffectonthebackofit,tothepolicestationofissue.

(4)Whenthebadcharacterleavesthelimitsofthestationforhishomeorelsewhere,the
officerinchargeshallforwardtherolltotheofficerinchargeofthepolicestationtowhich
thebadcharacterhasgone,nothingonthebackofitalltheinformationregardingthe
individualsmovementswhichwascollectedwhilehewasresidingwithinthelimitsofthe
station.Ifthebadcharactergoestoapolicestationotherthanthatinwhichheis
registered,theofficerinchargeofthelattershouldbeinformedofthefact.

(5)SuspiciousStrangerRollIftheheadmanorwatchmanhearsoftheadventofasuspicious
strangerinhisvillage,itshallbehisdutytoquestionthepersonregardinghisantecedents
andresidence,andtosendorbringtothepolicestationwillaslittledelayaspossibleallthe
informationobtainedbyhim.
 (6)Onthereceiptofsuchinformation,itshallbethedutyoftheofficerinchargeofthepolice
stationtosendasuspiciousstrangerrollwithutmostpossibledispatchtothepolicestation
withinthelimitsofwhichthestrangerallegesthatheresides.

NoteEntries(10)and(11)oftherollshouldbefilledonlywhenthestrangerhasleftthe
reportingpolicestationbeforetherollisdispatched,thatis,incasesinwhichinformationisreceivedthata
suspiciousstrangerhascometothevillageandpassedof,

(7)Onreceivingsucharoll,theofficerinchargeofapolicestationshallatoncereturnitwith
completeinformationregardingtheindividualinquestion,ifheisaresidentofthatstation
whileifheisnotresident,therollshouldbereturnedwithastatementtothateffect..inthat
case,theofficerwhoissuedtherollmusttakeallpossiblestepstodiscovertheidentityof
thestranger.

(8)Thenatureoftheinformationreceivedregardingthestrangerwillguidethepoliceofficeras
towhetheritisnecessary(a)eithertoinstituteproceedingsunderSection109or110ofthe
criminalprocedurecode,or(b)towatchthemovementsofthestranger.

(9)Onthedepartureofthestrangerfromthestationfromwhichthesuspiciousstrangerroll
wasoriginallysenttherollshouldbereturned,withanoteastohisbehaviorwhilepresent
there,totheofficerinchargeofthestationwhichheresides,ifhehasbeentracedas
residentofthestates.

(10)Thedutiesassignedtothevillageheadmanandwatchmanwillbeperformedbythepolice
incitiesandtowns.

(11)Whenabadcharacterrollorsuspiciousstrangerrollissentoutsidethestate,theEnglish
counterpartshouldalwaysbefilledin.

SectionVInspectionofP.R.T.convictsbeforerelease.

859.P.R.T.ConvictsIdentificationItisdesirablethattheofficerinchargeofthepolicestationof
thecircleinwhichaP.R.T.criminalresidesshouldbeacquaintedwiththepersonalappearanceofthe
convict,sothathemaybeablepersonallytocheckreportsofhispresenceofoccupation.

860.AllP.R.T.criminalsarethereforeretransferredfromcentraljailstothejailofthedistrictinwhichthey
resideonemonthbeforethedateoftheirreleaseandonthe1stand6thofeachmonththejail
SuperintendentinformstheSuperintendentofanyconvictswhoaretobereleasedduringthesecondhalf
ofthemonthandthefirsthalfofthefollowingmonth,respectively.

861.Anypoliceofficer,authorizedinwritingbytheSuperintendent,orinhisabsence,bytheofficerincharge
ofheadquarters,mayaccompanytheSuperintendentofthejailduringtheweeklyinspectionoftheprisoners.
Indoingso,heshouldlookoutforprisonerswhoareknowntohimbuthaveconcealedtheiridentityfromthe
courts,andshouldalsonoteforfurtherusetheappearanceofanynotoriousoffenderandanytypesofhabitual
criminale.g.,memberofacriminaltribe.

PARTVII(MISCELLANEOUS)P.R.862973

CHAPTERI(ToursandInspection)

SectionITours.

862.ToursarrangementofTheregulartouringseasonlastsfromthebeginningofNovembertothe
endofApril.DuringthatperiodtheSuperintendent,ifhehasnoAssistant,shouldbeenontourforatleast
15daysineachmonth.Ifanassistantispostedtothedistrict,theSuperintendentshouldsoarrangehis
ownandhisassistantstoursthatoneofficerwillbeordinarilyatheadquartersandoneontour.

Note:Anyabsencefromheadquarterofmorethanaweeksdurationshouldbecountedasatour.

863.Assistant and Deputy Superintendents should be given their regular turns of camping. It is not
intended that they should be kept at headquarters during the touring season in order to relieve the
Superintendentofofficework.Superintendentsshouldgiventhemgeneralorspecialinstructionsastothe
inspectionworktobedoneandotherdutiestobeperformedwhileontour.Assistantsshouldreporttothe
Superintendenttheresultsoftheirinspections,andshouldsubmitabriefweeklydiaryoftheirmovements
andemployment.

864.The Superintendent should be present at his headquarters whenever possible on the 1st of each
month, to sign pay bills, examine accounts, write the monthly crime analysis and submit the prescribed
monthlystatements.Inthecaseofthelargerdistrictsitisnotpossibletoadherestrictlytothisrule,but
suchdistrictswillalwayshavegazettedassistantswhocancarryouttheduty.

865.TourProgrammeASuperintendentbeforegoingontourmustcommunicatehistourprogramme
tothecollectorandshouldthereafterkeephiminformedofanymattersoflocalinterestwhichcometohis
noticeandofwhichheconsiderstheCollectorshouldhaveinformation.

866.TourObjectsofByfarthemostimportantdutyofSuperintendentwhileontouristoenlistthe
sympathyandcooperationofthevillagersingeneralandthevillageofficersinparticularonthesideofthe
policeandtheirwork.Inordertoachievethishemustmakethemunderstandthatheistoberegardedas
theirfriendandnotasanenemythathisobjectistoascertainwhetherhissubordinatesareperforming
their duties honestly, impartially and without oppression that complaints against those subordinates will
be enquired into readily and settled fairly that irregularities, such as beggar and nonpayment for
supplies,willnotbetoleratedandthatwhileneglectofdutyonthepartofvillageofficerswillpunished,
goodservicewillnotbeallowedtogounrewarded.

867.TourDutiesonThefollowingisasummaryofthemoreimportantdutiesoftheSuperintendentor
hisassistantswhileontour:

(a) He should visit any place which has come prominently to notice in connectionwithcrime,
communalorfielddisputes,andmekeanotoflocalconditions.

(b) He should enquire into the working of the surveillance system and satisfy himself that
surveillanceiseffectivebutfair.Heshouldcheckthemannerinwhichhishistorysheets
ofbadcharactersarewrittenup,andshoulddecideinwhichcasesactionundersection
110, criminal procedure code, should be taken. If necessary, be should enquire on the
post into the mode of living and the general repute of a person before ordering action
undersection110,criminalprocedurecode.

(c) He should enquire carefully into the way that the duties of village officers are performed,
especiallyasregardstheregularandaccuratereportingofcrimeandofthemovements
ofbadcharactersandsuspiciousgangs.Heshouldreporttothecollectoranycomplaints
of non payment of wages, unsatisfactory appointments of village officers or other
mattersofimportance.

(d) Asamatterofprecaution,heshouldexamineoneortwocasesofunnaturaldeathineach
policestationarea.Heshouldvisitthesceneofdeathinallcasesofthisnatureinwhich
the police investigation has been unsatisfactory, and should personally test the reports
andseekforfurtherinformation.
 (e)Heshouldtestthevitalstatisticsofpolicestationsbypersonalenquiriesinselectedvillages.

(f) He should enquire into the working of the Arms, Explosive, Poisons, Petroleum and
Gambling Acts and should perform any inspection required by the rules framed under
thoseacts.

(g) Heshouldnoteallmattersofimportanceaffectingthegeneralwelfareofthepeople,such
as the state of the crops, the condition of malguzari forests, the existence of epidemic
disease, and the nature of local feeling with regard to topics of general or special
interest.

868.ManymattersordinarilydealtwithbythewrittenordersfromSuperintendentsofficecanbedisposed
offarmorespeedilyandefficientlyonthespot.Afileofallsuchmattersshouldbekeptforeachpolice
station,andshouldbeputupattimeoftheSuperintendentsvisit.

869.TourAdvanceASuperintendentproceedingontourisallowedtodrawanadvanceofRs.125for
tourexpensesRule431oftheM.P.Financialcode,Vol.I.Thisadvancemustberefundedonhisreturnto
headquartersoronthe31stMarch,whicheverisearlier.

Note:Forthepurposeoftheaboverule,noofficershouldbeheldtohavereturnedtoheadquartersifthe
intervalbetweenanytwojourneysduringthesametouringseasoninlessthanaweek.

870.All touring officers should make themselves acquainted with the rules regarding the supply and
carriageofGovernmenttents,thecarriageofcampequipmentandcampsupplies.

Note: The khalasis attached to the Superintendents camp should be supplied from the police
establishment,whichshouldalsomakethenecessaryarrangementsforthecarriageofdak,etc.

SectionIIInspection.

871.Inspection of Ordinarily every police station in the district should be inspected by the
Superintendentpersonallyoneineachyear.ASuperintendentstourshouldbesoarrangedastoinclude
allpolicestationswhichhecannotreachduringtherains.AgazettedassistantinchargeofaSubDivision
must inspect every police station in his charge at least one a year. Inspection by an assistant or deputy
SuperintendentnotinchargeofaSubDivisionwillmadeundertheordersoftheSuperintendentasoften
asis considered necessary. Special visits should be paid to police station where the work appears to be
unsatisfactory.

872.An annual return of all inspection made by gazetted officers should be submitted to the Inspector
GeneralthroughtheCollectorandtheDeputyInspectorGeneraloftherangeonthe15thJanuaryineach
year.

873.InspectionDurationofRoutineand superficial inspections are useless. A thorough inspection

willordinarilytaketwodays.Thenumberofdaysspentoneachinspectionmustbestatedintheannual
return. This rule applies only to the periodical general inspections, and not to visit of inspecting officers
madeforsomeparticularpurpose.

874.InspectionofficerDutiesofThefollowingarethechiefdutiesofaninspectingofficer:

(1) Hewillexaminethepolicestationstaffindrill,willseethatordersaregivenintelligently
andarecarriedoutsmartly,andwilltestthemethodofinstructionemployed.

(2) Hewillexamineeverymemberofthestaffinhisknowledgeoflaw,policeprocedureand
thedutiesofhisrank,aslaiddowninthepoliceregulations,willexplainmistakes,andwill
 givesuchinstructionasmayappearnecessary.Hewillgivethenecessarycertificatetoany
manwhomheconsidersfittoappearfortheheadconstablesexamination.

Note:The names of inefficient and ignorant men should be noted for transfer to headquarter to pass
throughacourseoftraining.

(3)Hewillinspect(a)thestateofthebuildings(b)theconditionofeachmanskitandofthe
armsammunition,accoutrementsandotherGovernmentproperty(c)theappointmentand
examination certificates of the staff. He will see that every man resides in the quarters
allottedtohim,andthatthequartersandtheirsurroundingsarekeptcleanandsanitary.

(4)Hewillenquireinto:

(a) the watching of persons under surveillance and the institution of badlivelihood
cases

(b)theprogressmadeinwritinguphistorysheets

(c)theidentificationofoldoffenders

(d)thewayinwhichthemovementsofgangsarewatchedandreported

(e)thedistributionofdutiesamongthestaff

(f)thearrangementsmadeforroadpatrollingandforvisitingbazaars

(g)thereportingofvillagewatchmen

(h)thetouringofthestationofficerandhisgashtiheadconstable

(i)thetreatmentofpersonsarrested,inthematterofbail,handcuffing,dieting,etc,

(j)theratioofbirthsanddeathspermileandthecauseofanymarkedfluctuations

(k) the way in which processes are executed and returned, and the deaths of civil
prisonersarereported.

(5) Hewillprepareforeachofthefollowingclausesofcrime,viz:(a) heinous offences, (b)

ordinary thefts, (c) cattle thefts, (d) housebreakings, (e) miscellaneous offences, a
statementshowingsincethelastinspection

(1) thenumberofcasesreported,investigated,arrested,sentfortrial,convictedand
acquittedordischarged.

(2)Thenumberofpersonsarrested,released,sentfortrial,convictedandacquittedor
discharged.

Thevalueofpropertystolenandrecoveredwillalsobenoted.Thisstatementwillbeentered
intheinspectionnote,andremarkswillbeappendedonanyincreaseordecreaseofcrime,
on the working of the police, on the causes of success or failure, and on the credit or
discreditduetoindividualofficers.Theremarkswillbebased,notonstatisticalresults,but
ontheactualfeaturesofindividualcases,which,tothisendmustbecarefullyexamined.No
merestatisticalcomparisonswiththeworkingofpreviousperiodsshouldbemade.

(6)Hewillseethatthestationofficerunderstandsandcarriesoutintelligentlytheorderswith
regardtothenoninvestigationofpettyoffencesandtheuseofconfessions.
 (7) He will examine in detail all untraced offences of a serious nature, and will explain
mistakes,pointoutomissions,andseethatallpossiblestepsaretakentosecuredetection.
Hewillalsoexamineallcaseswhichresultedinacquittal,willdecidewheretheresponsibility
forfailurerestsandwilltakesuchstepsasmayberequired.

(8) He will examine all the station registers and will see that the instructions given in
Regulations633672fortheirmaintenancearestrictlyobserved.

875.Aninspectionnote,whichisseenbytheSuperintendentsofficeandthepolicestationstaff,isnota
suitableplaceforrecordingcensuresonthestationofficer.Theseshouldbecommunicatedseparately,or,
ifnecessary,enteredintheofficersserviceroll.

876.Inspection by other officers Collectors may inspect a police station and record an inspection
note,butnootherofficerisentitledtomakeaformalinspectionofapolicestationandrecordanyremarks
on its working. Inspection notes recorded by probationary assistant Superintendents and probationary
deputySuperintendentswillberecordedintheinspectionbook.

877InspectionbookAllinspectionnoteswillbeenteredintheinspectionbookandtranslatedforthe
informationandguidanceofthestaff.Inspectingofficersmustseethaterrorsanddefectspointedoutand
ordersissuedinpreviousinspectionnoteshavereceivedproperattention.Theymustinsistparticularlyon
theresponsibilityoftheofficerinchargeofthepolicestationforthecondition,bothmoralandmaterial,of
hischarge.

PARTVII(MISCELLANEOUS)P.R.862973

CHAPTERII(OfficeWork)

SectionISourcesofInformation.

878.S.P. Sources of Information of A Superintendent should keep himself informed of what is

goingonhisdistrictbymeansofthefollowingrecords:

(1)thegeneraldiariesreceivedfrompolicestations

(2)thefirstinformationfoilsofcognizablecasesforwardedwiththegeneraldiaries

(3)thecopiesofcasediariessubmitteddailyduringtheinvestigationofheinouscases

(4)theweeklydiariesofhisassistants,CircleInspectorsandstationofficers.

879.Investigation Supervision by S.P. In cases in which investigation has been refused, the
reasonsgivenshouldbescrutinizedand,iftheyappeardefective,thestationofficershouldbeaddressed
onthesubject.Inheinouscasecopiesofcasediariesshouldbecarefullystudiedandanyinstructionsthat
maybenecessaryfortheconductoftheinvestigationshouldbeissued.TheSuperintendentmustinsiston
casediariesbeingwrittenfromdaytoday,andoncopiesbeingpunctuallysentin.Heshouldnotethedate
ofreceiptsoneachdiaryasitreacheshim.

880.WeeklydiaryofStationhouseOfficerTheobjectofthestationofficersweeklydiaryistokeep
the Circle Inspector and Superintendent informed of the general progress of police work at the police
station.Theyalsoformsareadycheckontheusestowhichthestationofficerputshistimewhenontour.
TheyshouldbereturnedwiththeSuperintendentsremarksandkeptonfileatthepolicestation.
881.English Dak English dak should be opened by the Superintendent of his gazetted Assistant. In
districtstowhichnoassistantisposted,suchdakwillbeopenedbytheReserveInspector.Hindidakwill
beopenedbytheheadclerk.

SectionIIThedigest.

882.Digest of General diaries As the general diaries received from police stations are read, a brief
abstractoftheentriesrelatingtocognizablecrimewiththeexceptionofpublicandlocalnuisances,willbe
recordedintheDigestoftheGeneraldiaries.AseparateDigestiskeptforeachpolicestation.Incolumn
2thepresenceorabsenceofstationofficerisnoted.Itisthuspossible(a)tofixtheresponsibilityforeach
dayswork,and(b)toseewhetherthepolicestation,officerisfrequentlyontour,orstaystoolongathis
headquarters.

883.DigestCompilationofWhenacasehasoncebeenenteredintheDigest,anoteshouldbemade
ofthenumberanddateofallsubsequentreportsrelatingtoit.Theresultoftrials,thesubmissionoffinal
reports,thecloseofinvestigationsandtheexpunctionofcasesshouldalsobenoted.Noentriesshouldbe
madeexceptfromthegeneraldiarieswhichmustthereforecontainasuccinctbutfullhistoryofeachcase
fromfirsttolast.Anexceptionmaybemadeinregardtocasessentupfortrial,theresultofwhichmaybe
enteredfromtheresultslipsinanticipationofthestationofficersreport.

884.AccidentalDeathsAllreportsofaccidentaldeathsandanyothersubjectofimportancewhichmay
seemtocallforexaminationatsomefuturetimeshouldbeabstractedintheDigest.Ifthegeneraldiaries
are examined with attention, the noting of such special entries entails little additional trouble and the
practice is of considerable use in impressing the substance of each days diaries in the mind of the
superintendingofficer.

885.Digest use of A Digest which has been properly written up renders easy the application of a
detailedlocalscrutinytopoliceaction.Itshouldenableatouringofficertoascertainbylocalenquiry

(a) whether all offences which have occurred have been reported by village
officersandrecordedbythepolice

(b) whetherthetruenatureofreportedoffenceshasbeenrecorded,ortheir
gravityhasbeenminimized

(c)whetherinvestigationsintocasesofaccidentaldeathshavebeenconducted
adequately.

886.TheDigestalsosuppliestheSuperintendentwithareadycheckontheprogressofinvestigations,and
withalltheinformationwhichherequiresforthecompilationofhismonthlysummaryofcrimeandpolice
action.ItfurtherenablesaninspectingofficertoascertainthemannerinwhichtheSuperintendentdeals
withhisgeneraldiaries,andthesupervisionwhichheexercisesovertheprogressofinvestigationsandthe
actionsofhissubordinates.

887.DigestbywhomwrittenOrdinarily,theSuperintendentwillkeepthewritingoftheDigestsinhis
ownhands.Exceptionstotheruleare

(a) When the Superintendent goes on tour, he may allow the assistant in charge of
headquarters or the Reserve Inspector to hear the diaries and write up the Digest of the
policestationareasthroughwhichhedoesnotintendtotour.

(b) AnassistantinchargeofaSubDivisionwillwritewithhisownhandtheDigestsofthe
policestationsinhischarge.

(c) Apassedassistant,notinchargeofaSubDivisionshouldbegivencharge of a certain

numberofpolicestations,ofwhichhewillhearthediariesandwriteuptheDigests.
 InalltheabovecasestheSuperintendentwillbeheldresponsibleforkeepinghimselfinformed,by
extracts,weekly,diariesoranyothermeanswhichhemayprescribe,ofthegeneralcourseofcrimeand
itsincidenceinhisdistrict.

888.ADigestwillalsobemaintainedbyaCircleInspectorforpolicestationinhiscircle.

SectionIIIDisposaloftheGeneralDiary.

889.GeneralDiaryDisposalofFromthegeneraldiariesarecomplied

(1)thecolumnsofPartI(cognizablecrime)oftheSuperintendentscrimeregister,whichrelate
toreportsofcognizableoffencesandtheactiontakenbythepoliceand

(2)thecasualtyregisters(deathsfromaccidents,fire,snakebitewildbeasts,etc.).

Entriesinthegeneraldiariesrelatingtothesemattersaredistinguishedbyfillinginthefirsttwocolumns
inredink.Whentheentrieshavebeenabstractedintothecrimeandcasualtyregisters,theywillbe
initialedbytheclerkmakingtheabstracts,andthegeneraldiarieswillbehandedovertothe
Superintendentsreader.

890.GeneralDiaryReportsofseriouscrime,etc.Anypassageinageneraldiarywhichcontains
matterofwhichthecollectorshouldbeinformed,orwhichcallsforhisorders,willbeextractedandacopy
forwardedtohim.Amongsuchmattersare

(a)Seriouscrimesoroutbreaksofcrimenotdealtwithinspecialreports.

(b)Theoutbreakofseriousepidemics,suchascholera,plagueorsmallpox.

(c)Theprevalenceofcattledisease.

(d)Damagedonebylocusts.

(e)Malpracticesbysubordinateofficersofotherdepartments.

(f)Neglectofdutybyvillageofficers.

(g)Seriousfires.

(h)Deathsofcivilpensioners.

(i)Generally,allimportantmattersofgeneralinterestoccurringwithinthedistrict.

891.The Superintendent will keep an eye on the disposal of cash receipts at police stations as shown by
thecashbalanceentriesinthegeneraldiaries.Hewillalsocheckandcorrecttoo,diffusereporting,orany
instancesofunnecessaryinterferenceonthepartofthepolice.

Note:Anytendencytoenterreportsastothechastityormoralbehaviorofwomen,ortointerfere
indomesticdifferences,shouldberigidlysuppressed.

892.GeneralDiaryOrderspassedonOrderspassedbytheSuperintendentonthegeneraldiaries
and addressed to police officers at headquarters will be communicated to them by handing the diary in
questionovertothemforperusal,initialingandreturn.Ordersaddressedtoofficersatoutstationswillbe
communicatedbyparwanas.ThegeneraldiarieswillthenbefiledintheSuperintendentsoffice.

SectionIVTheOrderBook.

893.OrderBookAlldepartmentalorderspassedbytheSuperintendentarerecordedintheorderbook.
Those which the Superintendent does not enter with his own hand must be written by the Reserve
Inspector and put before him for his initials together with the service rolls (whenever entries have to be
madeinthelatter).Thebulkoftheentriesintheorderbookwillrelatetothegrantofleave,punishments,
rewards,promotions,distributionofworkatheadquarters,appointmentstransfers,ordersoftheday,etc.

SectionVSpecialreportsofheinouscrime.

894.Special Reports when sent As soon as intimation or the occurrence of any of the offences
notedbelowreachedtheSuperintendenthewilldispatchtotheDeputyInspector General of the range a
specialreportintheprescribedformgivingasummaryofthefactssofarastheyareknown

(a)Murder.

(b)Attempttomurder.

(c)Culpablehomicide.

(d)Dacoity.

(e)Administeringstupefyingdrugs.

(f)Anyotheroffenceofspecialinterestorimportance.

Special Reports The first report will seldom contain more than a bare announcement of the
occurrence and may be written by the Reserve Inspector, in the absence of the Superintendent or his
Assistant.Copiesofthereportwillbesentdirecttothedistrictmagistrateand,inthecasesenumeratedin
(d)and(f),tothe deputy Inspector General, crime and railways. Copies of the reports falling under (a),
(b),(c)and(e)willalsobesenttodeputyInspectorGeneral,criminalinvestigationdepartment,whenthe
caseisofspecialinterest.Inthiscategorymaybeincludedcasesofpeculiaratrocity,casesbelievedtobe
the work of professional criminals, cases which have a political aspect, cases in which the police are
accusedandcasesinwhichEuropeansareconcerned.

895.Supplementary Reports As soon as all the circumstances of the cases are known, a
supplementary special report should be submitted, giving a clear and succinct account of the facts and
stating what action is being taken by the police, what clues are available, and who is in charge of the
investigation. Further, supplementary reports will be submitted as the case proceeds, giving a complete
narrativeoftheinvestigationwiththesubstanceofordersissuedbytheSuperintendentwithregardtothe
investigationthedatesonwhichsuccessiveofficerstookovertheenquiry,theresultofpersonalenquiryby
theSuperintendenthimself,orthereasonforabstentionfromsuchenquiry.

Note:If the investigation fails to elicit anything material, supplementary reports to that effect will be
submittedatintervalsofonemonth.

896.When an arrest has been made, the special report should state precisely the circumstances of the
arrest and the plea of the accused. If the latter confesses, it should be explained on what grounds his
confessionisacceptedasgenuine,andinwhatmanneritiscorroboratedbyindependentevidence.Ifthe
accused has absconded, and action has been taken under section 512, criminal procedure code, the fact
shouldbereported.Incasescommittedtoacourtofsessions,supplementaryreport,giving the dates of
thecommittalandofthesessionstrial,shouldinvariablybesubmitted.

897.FinalReportWhenthe case is closed, either by the conviction or acquittal of the accused, orby
theabandonmentoftheinvestigation,afinalspecialreportwillbesubmitted.Iftheaccusedwasacquitted,
therecordshouldbeexaminedandthereasons for the acquittal briefly explained.Iftheinformationlaid
wasfalse,orthereportwasbasedonamisapprehension,theordersofthedistrictmagistratewithregard
totheexpunctionofthecaseshouldbesetforth.

898.Supplementary reports Drafting of Supplementary and final reports will be drafting by the
Superintendent himself from the copies of case diaries forwarded to him and from other sources of
informationreportsfromSubDivisionsinchargeofanassistantwillbedraftedbythelatter.Onecopywill
besenttothedistrictmagistrate,asecondtothedeputyInspectorGeneralinchargeoftherangeand,in
caseswhereacopyofthespecialreporthasgonetothedeputyInspectorGeneral,crimeandrailways,a
thirdcopytotheofficer.

899.SpecialReportsnumberingofAllheinouscrimesshouldbenumberedinoneannualserieswith
Roman numeral, an Arabic numeral and a letter. The Roman numeral indicates the serial number of the
heinous crime, the Arabic, the serial number of the particular kind of offence, and the latter the place of
thereportinthefile of reports belonging to the particular case: e.g., Supplementary ReportNoIV2C,
indicatesthatthecasedealtwithisthefourthheinouscrimewhichhasoccurredinthedistrictduringthe
year,andthesecondoftheparticularkindofoffence(e.g.,murder,homicide,etc.)andthatthereportis
thethirdreportonthecase.

900.Special Reports how filed A flysheet should be affixed to the office copies of the series of
reportsdealingwitheachseparatecase.Allthespecialreportfortheyearshouldbecollectedinonefile
book to which an index should be prefixed, showing details of the offence, the submission of reports,
arrests made and the result of the trial and appeal. Superintendents will thus be able to see at a glance
whatcasesremainuntraced.

SectionVIThemonthlyanalysisofcrime.

901.Monthly analysis of crime On the 3rd of each month a statement of the cognizable offences
reportedduringthepreviousmonth,andoftheresultofpoliceactionduringthatmonth,willbeprepared
by the Superintendents office and laid before the Superintendent, who will record such remarks as may
appearnecessary in elucidation or explanation of the figures or in the discussion of cases of importance.
The analysis will be forwarded on or before the 8th of the month to the deputy Inspector General of the
range through the collector, a second copy will be sent direct to deputy Inspector General, crime and
railways.

902.Inpreparinghissummary,theSuperintendentwillhavebeforehimhisdigestsofthegeneraldiaries,
the file of analysis of previous months, and the file of special reports. He will discuss briefly the general
features of the crime reported during the month, especially in its relation to seasonal or other special
influences. Any considerable variation in the number of cases reported, on in the proportion of cases
investigated,ascomparedwiththepreviousmonthorwiththecorrespondingperiodofthepreviousyear,
shouldbeconsideredand,ifpossible,explained.

903.Heshouldthenproceedtoexaminepoliceactionduringthemonth,inregardbothtocasesreported
during the month and to cases remaining for investigation from previous months. He should give the
leadingparticularofallseriouscasesnotalreadyspeciallyreported,andshouldcommentonthewaycrime
was handled, analyzing the causes of failure, if any, and the measures taken to effect an improvement.
Other matters requiring notice are the care exercised in making arrests, the result of cases sent to the
courts for trial and any irregularities of procedure on the part of subordinate magistrates. The monthly
analysisshouldmirrortheworkofthemonth.

SectionVIITheannualreport.

904.AnnualReportThefollowingmainprincipleshavebeenlaiddownforthecompilationoftheannual
report:

(1)Thereportshallcontainonlytheexplanationofreallyimportantorsuggestivevariationsin
the statistics, and the statement of really noteworthy facts in the history of the years
administration.

(2)Nomereparaphrasingandreproductionofthestatistics.
 (3) Allattemptstoofferexplanationsofvariationinthefigureswhicharenotimportantor
unusual should be excluded unless the fact alleged in explanation is in itself important
enoughtodemandmention.

(4) Thebrieferareportis,thebetter,ifitsaysallthatneedbesaidtoshowanintelligent
comprehension of the meaning of the facts and figures and of the salient features of the
yearswork.Theideathatitisnecessarytosaysomethingabouteverythingismistaken.

(5) Thebodyofthereportshouldbealmostentirelyinnarrativeform.Itwilloccasionallybe
necessarytointroducelabelsofcomparativestatisticsintothetext,butsuchtablesshould
bebriefandsimpleandtheirnumberrigidlyrestricted.Theintroductionintothenarrativeof
large numbers of tables of superfluous and unassimilated statistics detracts from its value
andinterest.

(6)TheannualreportofSuperintendentmustnotexceed5,000words.

905.Thereportshoulddealwiththefollowingmattersinthesequencegiven:

PartICrimeandpoliceaction.

(a) CrimeandpoliceactionAmountofcrimeofallkinds,withageneraldiscussionofany
abnormalfeatureswhichcallforremarks.

(b)Thereportingofcrimebyvillageofficersandthepublicgenerally.

(c)Abstentionfrominvestigationincognizablecases.

(d)Amountofcrimeofeachclass,withspecialmentionofthemoreimportantcasesof

CoiningClassI

RiotingClassI

PersonationofpublicservantsClassI

EscapefromlawfulcustodyClassI

MurdersClassII

AttemptstomurderClassII

CulpablehomicideClassII

RobberyClassIII

DacoityClassIII

BurglaryClassIII

OrdinarytheftsClassIV

CattletheftsClassIV

Note: Under each head of crime the results of police action in dealing with it should be
discussed.

(e)Propertylostandstolen,withthesuccessachievedinrecovery.

(f) Badlivelihoodcases,professionalcrimeandoffencescommittedbypersonsfromother
districtsorstates.
 (g) CasesunderExcise,OpiumandArmsActsandunderSection34ofthePoliceAct,ifthey
presentanyfeaturesofspecialinterestorimportance.

(h)Disposalofcasesbythecourts.

PartIIGeneraladministration.

(a) GeneralAdministrationOfficersofgazettedrankwhoservedinthe district during the

year.

(b)Establishment(StatementD).

(c)Internalmanagementanddiscipline,rewardsandpunishments(StatementE).

(d)Anyothertopicsofgeneralinterest.

(e)Mentionofstaff.

SectionVIIIConfidentialreports.

906.ConfidentialReportswhenandhowsentConfidentialreportswillbesubmittedannuallyforthe
financialyearsoastoreachtheInspectorGeneralsofficebythe15thApril.Reportsongazettedofficers
will be submitted through the District Magistrate, Deputy Inspector General of the Range and the
Commissionerthoseonsubordinatepoliceofficersthroughthedistrictmagistrate,andtherangedeputy
InspectorGeneral.

Note1Reportsonprobationarytemporaryorofficiatingofficerswillbesubmittedthroughthe
same channels, but halfyearly, so as to reach the Inspectors Generals office on the 15th April and15th
October.Reportswillbesubmittedonallsuchofficerswhohaveservedinthedistrictatanytimeduring
thehalfyear.

Note2Reportsongazettedandsubordinateofficersofthegovernmentrailwaypolicewillbe
submittedthroughthedeputyInspectorGeneral,crimeandrailway.

Note 3 Reportson subordinate police officers serving in a resident SubDivision should be

submitted to the senior Superintendent, Superintendent of police through the resident SubDivisional
officer.

907.Confidential Reports how written The greatest care should be taken in writing confidential
reports. The reporting officers should consider what are the qualifications required in, and the duties
demandedof,theofficertobereportedon.Heshouldthenstatefranklyandfairlyhowfarhepossesses
thosequalifications,andinwhatmannerhehasperformedthoseduties.Ifthereportingofficerisnewto
hisdistrict,orforanyotherreasonsisunabletowritefrompersonalexperience,hemustmakeuseofthe
notes left by his predecessor, and of such information as he can obtain from his circle officers and
magistrates. Bare reference to previous reports, such as I have nothing to add to what I have already
reported, should be avoided. Special attention should be paid to the officers fitness for promotion, as
showeitherbyhisgeneralqualificationsorbyhissuccessorfailureinparticularcases.Thewritingofhis
confidential reports affords every Superintendent an opportunity of proving whether he is as careful a
student,andasimpartialandaccurateajudge,ofthecharactersofhissubordinatesasheisexpectedto
be.

SectionIXTheconfidentialjournalandchargememorandum.

908.Therebeingmanymattersconnectedwiththepoliceadministrationofadistrictwhichcannotsafelyor
appropriately be recorded in an officer register, but out, nevertheless, to be noted down for purposes of
reference and for the guidance of successors, every Superintendent shall maintain a confidential journal.
EachSuperintendentwilladdtoandrevisetheinformationontherecord.Thejournalwillbeintheforma
notebook containing the notes recorded by the Superintendent and his predecessors on the following
subjects:

(a)Particularsinregardtoanycriminalclasswhichrequiresspecialattention.

(b)Villagesnotoriousforthebadcharacteroftheirinhabitants.

(c)Namesofmalguzarsandimportantresidents,goodorbad,whohavecomeprominentlyto
notice,withbriefnotesregardingthem.

(d)Notesonthesubordinatestaffofthedistrict.

(e)Namesandbriefparticularsofreceiversofstolenpropertyandabscondedcriminals.

(f)Namesandbriefparticularsofpoliticalagitatorsandseditionists.

(g)Notesonwanderingcriminalgangswhichfrequentthedistrict.

(h)Notesofpersonswhocanbereliedontogiveinformationtothepolice.

(i)Anyothermattersofpermanentinterest.

909.Charge Memorandum On leaving a district in which he has been stationed for more than six
months, a Superintendent, with the help of his confidential journal, will record a charge memorandum,
showing

(1) any desirable changes in the allocation of existing police posts and any
modificationsinthedistributionofthepolice

(2)thestateofthepolicestationbuildingsandthequartersattachedtothem,andwhat
newbuildings,ifany,arerequired

(3)thenamesofinspectors,SubInspectorsandothersubordinatesofallgradesfitfor
promotion

(4)areaswherecrimeofanyparticularnatureisprevalent,namesofvillagesnotorious
forbadcharacterswhorequirespecialwatching

(5)matterwhichthepoliceofthedistrictrequireparticulartrainingand

(6) any other matters considered necessary for information of the relieving
Superintendentofpolice.

910.Iftheconfidentialjournalhasbeenproperlymaintained,thechargememorandumneednotbeofany
greatlength.AfterperusalbytherelievingSuperintendent,thememorandumwillbesubmittedtothe
deputyInspectorGeneralthroughthecollectorforperusal,andonitsreturnwillbeplacesonafilewithall
previouschargememorandaandkeptbytheSuperintendentwithhisconfidentialpapers.

PARTVII(MISCELLANEOUS)P.R.862973

CHAPTERIII(AccountsandRecords)

SectionIPaybills.
911.The salaries of gazetted officers of the Police Department are drawn in the manner laid down in
SectionIII,ChapterIVoftheTreasurycode.Thesalariesofallsubordinategradesofthedistrictexecutive
force are drawn by the Superintendent in the special form of establishment pay bill. The method of
preparingthesebillsisgiveninSectionIV,ChapterIV,PartIIofthetreasurycode.TheSuperintendentis
responsiblethatallamountsdrawnfromthetreasuryaspayforthemembersofthepoliceforcedulyreach
thepayees.Thefollowingsystemenableshimtoexercisetherequisitecontrol.

912.PaybillscompilationofEachofficerinchargeofapolicestationpreparesmonthly,bythehand
ofthepolicestationwriter,adetailedpayabstractandacquaintancerollintheprescribedform,onaccount
ofthesalaryofthepolicemenofallranksactuallyemployedathispolicestationatthecloseofthemonth
forwhichthepayisdrawn.Inordertoenablehimtopreparetheseabstractscorrectly,eachstationofficer
isfurnishedwithacopyinHindiofeveryentryintheorderbookaffectingthepayofanymemberofthe
forceassoonastheentryismade.Theseextractswillbeattachedtothepayabstractsashisauthorityfor
anychangesinthetotalsshowntherein.Theabstractsshouldbedispatchedsoastoreachtheofficeofthe
Superintendentonthe25thofthemonthtowhichtheyrelate.Note:Policemenoncasualleaveor
leaveonaveragepayforfourmonthscountagainstthestrengthofthepolicestation,andtheirpaywillbe
drawnonthepolicestationbill.Otherabsenteesonleavecountagainsttheheadquartersestablishment.

913.A similar detailed pay abstract will be prepared by the Reserve Inspector, which will include the
inspectors,theorderlies,thereservesandallpolicemenwhoareonleaveorforanyotherreasonarenot
attachedtoapolicestation.

914.Pay abstract Examination of The examination of the detailed pay abstracts received in the
Superintendentsofficeisthebusinessoftheaccountant.Hewillseethatallstoppagesmadearecovered
byextractsfromtheorderbook,andthatallchangesinappointments,ranks,etc,aresimilarlysupported.
He will satisfy himself that effect has been given to all deductions entered in his register of authorized
deductions from pay. From the individual pay abstracts he prepares a general district bill and has a
translation of it made. This must be carefully checked and initialed every month either by the reserve
inspectororbysomeotherofficialspeciallyentrustedwiththedutybytheSuperintendent.Thetotalofthe
generalbillshouldcorrespondwiththecorrecteddetailedtotalsoftheabstractsreceivedfromthereserve
inspectorandofficersinchargeofpolicestations.

915.PaydisbursementofH.Q.Thepayofthemenatheadquartersshouldbedisbursedbyorunder
thepersonalsupervisionof,thereserveinspectororsubedarinresidentSubDivision.Whenthiscannotbe
doneonthedaypayisdrawn,themoneyshouldbelockedupbytheheadclerkintheofficercashboxin
thepresenceofthereserveinspectorwhowillberesponsibleforseeingthatthecashboxisdepositedin
thecashchestofthequarterguard.Thepayofofficersandmenpostedatpolicestationswithinthelimits
of the headquarters tahsil will be sent out to the police stations under escort. When an escort is taking
sums of money to be left at different destinations, it should include a literate constable, if the head
constableinchargeisilliterateandunabletoreadtheamountsenteredinthevariousChalans.

916.PayofP.S.howsentNomoneywillbedrawnattheheadquarterstreasuryforanyportionof
the force located in outlying tahsils. The Superintendent will present with the pay bill a memorandum of
thesumsrequiredtobepaidtoeachpolicestationintheinteriorofthedistrict.Thetreasuryofficerwill
issue tahsil cash orders on the tahsil treasuries which are nearest to the several police stations, in part
discharge of the bill. These cash orders should be obtained by the 10th of the month at latest, so as to
admitofthepaybeingdistributedonthe15thorthe16th.

917.Thetahsilcashorderswillbesenttotheofficerinchargeofthetahsilpolicestation,withdirectionsto
drawanddistributethepay,theamounttobesenttoeachpolicestationbeingspecified.Theoriginalpay
abstracts will be returned to each police station, with intimation of the date of issue of the tahsil cash
order.
918.Cash at P.S. Custody of When a cash order is cashed at a sub treasury, the senior officer
presentatthetahsilpolicestationbecomesimmediatelyresponsibleforthesafecustodyofthepaydrawn.
Shoulditbeimpossibletodistributethewholeofthemoneyatonce,hewillarrangeforthesafecustodyof
theundistributedbalanceforthenight.Paydrawnforpolicestationsinthesametahsilwillbesentoutas
soonaspossibleunderproperescort.

919.PayofP.S.howdisbursedOnreceiptatanypolicestationofpayfordistribution,theofficerin
charge will enter in the general diary the date and hour of its arrival, and will also make the necessary
entryinthecashbook.Theamountdisbursedonthatdate,thebalanceinhand,andthereasonfornon
disbursement will thereafter be recorded. All subsequent disbursement will be entered at the time of
makingthem.

920.Thesealorsignatureofeverymanpaidwillbetakenincolumn15ofthepayabstractatthetimeof
payment. All undisbursed amounts will be entered in column16, with a note of the reason why
disbursementcouldnotbemade.Thepayabstracts(thuscoveredintoacquaintancerolls)willbesignedby
theofficerinchargeofthepolicestationandreturnedtoheadquartersbythe25thofthemonth,together
withtheamountundisbursed.

921.Every officer in receipt of pay in excess of Rs. 20 must affix a oneanna receipt stamp to the
acquaintance roll. When officers drawing Rs. 20 a month or less h ave more than one months pay to
receiveatonetime,andthetotalsumtobereceivedexceedsRs.20,theymustaffixareceiptstampin
likemanner.

922.Acquaintance Rolls Examination of As soon as the acquaintance rolls are received at

headquarters, they will be examined by the accountant. When he has gone through them all and finds
them correct, he will write a certificate on the bundle to that effect and place them before the
Superintendentforsignature,afterwhichtheywillbefiled(Rules172and173ofChapterVoftheFinancial
Rules,VolumeI).Theamountsshownincolumn16asundisbursedwillbedeductedfromthetotalofthe
nextgeneraldistrictbill.

923.Allappointments,promotionsandtransfersshould,asfaraspossible,bearrangedtohaveeffectfrom
the1stofeachmonth.Thiswillfacilitatethepreparationofbills.

924.TherulesfordrawingthepayofextrapoliceentertainedunderSection13.14or15ofthePoliceAct,
1861,aregiveninRules357and358,ChapterVoftheFinancialCode.

SectionIITheHeadquarterscashchest.

925.MoneyincustodyofS.P.TheonlymoneywhichSuperintendentshouldhaveintheircustodyare

(1) The permanent advance (vide rules 102 & 103 of the Financial Code Volume I) or any
sanctionedspecialadvance.

(2)Theamountofsalaryandotherbillsdrawnfromthetreasuryandpendingdistribution.

(3) Miscellaneouspolicereceipts,e.g.,motorlicensefees,saleofoldclothing,grazinginthe
lines,etc.

Note:Sumspaidontheseaccountsshouldordinarilybepaiddirectintothetreasurybythepayer.Ifpaid
throughtheSuperintendentsoffice,theyshouldbesenttothetreasuryatthefirstopportunity.

(4)Rewards(Regulation930).

Note:As no sums of the latter description should every be drawn unless prompt steps can be taken to
pass them on the persons to whom they are due, the amounts will only remain in the Superintendents
custodyforashorttimewhilebeingdistributed.

926.CashboxcustodyofThecashboxcontainingthesumsabovereferredtoshouldbedeposited
every evening in the treasury or in the cash chest of the quarter guard. This cash chest should be
substantialconstructionandshouldbebuiltinto(orchainedto)thewallorfloor.Thekeyofthecashbox
shouldbekeptbytheheadclerk,whilethekeyofthecashchestwillbekeptbythereserveinspectoror
theSubedarinresidentSubDivisions.Nomoneyssavethosethatbelongtogovernmentandareentered
intothecashbook,aretobedepositedintheheadquarterscashchest,exceptsuchauthorizedunofficial
funds as may be specified by special order of the Inspector General. Such funds will be kept in separate
bags and will under no circumstances be mixed with government funds or be used for any government
purposes,andgovernmentisinnowayresponsiblefortheirsafecustody.

927.InvoiceAllmoneysentfromheadquarterstoapolicestationorfromonepolicestationtoanother
mustbeaccompaniedbyaninvoicecontainingparticularsofthesumremitted,itspurposeandthename
ofthebearer.Theinvoicewillbeinduplicate,andtheportionthatremainsintheremittingofficewillbe
signed by the officer to whom the remittance is entrusted. The latter will take with him the detached
portionoftheinvoiceandwillprocureuponitthereceiptofthepersontowhomhedeliversthemoney.He
willthenreturnittotheremittingofficer.

SectionIIIReceiptandpayment.

928.The custody, receipt and disbursement of cash in the Superintendents office will ordinarily be in
chargeoftheheadclerkwhogivesasecurityorRs.400.

929.ReceiptsandPaymentsInsupportofeverycashpaymentwhetherbytheSuperintendentorthe
headclerk,areceiptmustbetakenfromthepayee.Cashpaymentsmadebytheheadclerkshallbemade
in the presence of some responsible officer not below the rank of Subedar, who will endorse upon the
receipttakenfromthepayeethefactthatthepaymentwasmadeinhispresence.

930.Rewards Payment of In the case of rewards payable to an informer whose name it is not
desirable to disclose, a certificate from the Superintendent that the amounts drawn for rewards to
informers have been duly distributed and the receipts obtained have been cancelled and filed is a
sufficientvoucherforpayment.

931.In the case of rewards sent to the police by other departments for disbursement, the department
payingtherewardwillhandoverthemoneytothepoliceofficeonanacknowledgementbythelatteroffice
on the receipt foil. The police will take receipts from payees at the time when payments are made, and
thesereceiptswillbeforwardedwiththeleastpossibledelaytothepayingdepartment.

932.Receipt Book use of The head clerk must on no account receive any sum, however small,
withoutobtainingthesignatureoftheSuperintendentonthereceiptfoilbook.Whenanysumofmoneyis
broughttotheoffice,theheadclerkwillenteritinduplicateinthereceiptfoilbook,andtakethebookto
the Superintendent for his signature. The amount will then be entered in the cash book. All foil book
entrieswillbeartheinitialsoftheheadclerk.Theotherreceiptfoilwillbegiventothepersonbringingthe
money,andtheinnerfoilwillremaininthebooktosupporttheentryinthecashbookandtoenablethe
Superintendentofpolicetomake his weekly check of the cash book. Only one foil book will be in useat
onetime.

933.WhenaSuperintendentisabsentfromthestation,thedutyofsigningfoilbookmaybedelegatedto
anassistantortothereserveinspector.Suchdelegationshallbeenteredintheorderbook.

934.All police officers should be made to understand that for every sum of money sent to the
Superintendentsoffice they should receive a printed receipt foil signed by the Superintendent, or by the
officer in charge of his office and that if any other form of receipt is given, the fact should at once be
broughttotheSuperintendentsnotice.
SectionIVThecashbookandtheledger.

935.CashbookandLedgerAdailycashbookwillbekeptbytheheadclerkintheprescribedfrom,the
receiptandpaymentsbeingcarriedtotheappropriateheadingintheledgerafterbeingfirstshowninthe
cashbookintheorder in which they occur. The entries should be very brief, but every item received or
paidmustbeenteredwithoutfail.

936.CashbookandLedgerInspectionofThecashbookshouldbebalanceddaily,thebalancein
notes,silverandcopperbeingshownseparatelyandthecashinhandcountedbytheofficerappointedby
special or general order to maintain it. The Superintendent when at headquarters, or the assistant in
chargeoftheoffice,willexaminethecashbookonceaweek,comparetheentrieswiththevouchersand
countthecashhewillseethattheentriesintheledgerhavebeendulymade(theappropriatereference,
numberandletterbeinggiveninthecashbook)willattestallalterationsandtakeparticularnoticeofall
erasures,whicharestrictlyforbidden,andwillseethatthebalanceofthepreviousdayhasbeencorrectly
brought forward, initialing the entry after examination, and correction, if necessary. He will see that the
amounts drawn from the treasury or received from other sources do not remain too long in hand and,
whenthepaybillisdrawn,thatthebalanceofundisbursedpayinhandhasbeendeductedfromthenext
paybill.

937.DuringtheabsenceoftheSuperintendent,theassistantinchargeorthereserveinspectorshallcarry
outthisexaminationeveryMondayandrecordthenecessarycertificateinthecashbook.Onthedayafter
hisreturnfromcamportour,theSuperintendentwillcountthecashbalanceandcertifyitbyhisinitials,
and will examine the cash book to see that during his absence the assistant Superintendent or reserve
inspector has duly carried out the above instructions. Neglect of these instructions by any officer will
renderhimresponsibleforanydeficiencyorerror,andhewillbeliabletobecalledupontomakegoodany
losstogovernmenttherefrom.Superintendentsshouldoccasionallyhavetheirpolicestationcashaccounts
comparedwiththeentriesintheirofficecashaccounts.

938. Payment by Money order etc. Payments by money orders, tahsil cash orders, cheques or
transferreceiptsmustbeentered in the cash book on both sides of the account, the credit side showing
thesumashavingbeenreceivedfromthetreasury,andthedebitssideexhibitingthepayment.

SectionVContingentexpenditure.

939.ThefollowingregulationscontainabriefabstractofthemoreimportantprovisionsofChapterIV,Part
II of the treasury code Volume I with regard to contingent expenditure. For detailed information on the
subject,referenceshouldbemadetothatchapter.

940.ContingentchargesContingentchargesaredividedintotwoheads,viz

(a)Countersigned,and(b)Contract.

Superintendents have been supplied with lists of the heads of expenditure falling under each class. Each
class contingencies will be drawn on a separate bill, and separate registers must be maintained for each
class. All payments on account of contingencies are made in the first instance from the permanent
advance. The greater part of the permanent advance is kept in the Superintendents office, but small
advances are distributed to police stations for meeting petty contingent expenditure. Station officers are
not,however,disbursingofficersandallexpenditureincurredbythemhastobeaccountedforanddrawn
intheSuperintendentsoffice.

941.CountersignedcontingenciesFunds to meet these charges are drawn from the treasury on an

abstractbill.Thebillgivesthecountersignedheads,butnotdetails.Attheendofthemonthadetailedbill
withvouchersattached,wherenecessary,ispreparedtocoverchargesincurredagainsttheabstractbills
alreadydrawn.Thisbillsubmittedtothecontrollingofficer.Intheofficeofthecontrollingofficerthisbillis
entered in detail in a contingent register, and if the controlling officers is satisfied he signs the bill and
forwards it to the AccountantGeneral. The AccountantGeneral after audit adjusts the amount for which
thebillispassedbythecontrollingofficeragainsttheabstractbillsalreadydrawn.Anadditiontothetotal
grantrequiresareappropriationofgrant..

942.ContractContingenciesA lump allotment for contract contingencies is placed at the disposalof

the InspectorGeneral, who distributes it among the several offices under his control according to
requirementsatthebeginningofeachyear,keepingacertainproportionofthetotalallotmentasareserve
for distribution towards the end of the year according to requirements. The allotment made at the
beginning of the year should cover all the normal expenditure of the year, ordinarily to meet only those
casesinwhichthefixedgranthasbeenexceededowingtospecialorunforeseencauses.

943.The allotments are usually revised once in three years, but the unused portion of the yearly grant
lapsestoGovernmentonthe31stMarchofeachyear.Itisthedutyofthedrawingofficertoseenotonly
thateachyearsallotmentisnotexceeded,butalsothattheexpenditureduringtheyearisnotprogressing
toorapidly.Theinformationtoenablehimtoexercisethischeckisalwaysobtainablefromhiscontingent
register.Itshouldbedistinctlyunderstoodthatiftheyearlyallotmentisinanycaseexceeded,thedrawing
officerisresponsiblefortheexcess,whichwillbeheldathispersonaldebitandwillberecoveredfromhim
unlesshecanprocureexemptionfortheStateGovernment.

943A. Free cooked food and refreshment while on emergency duty The circumstances under
which, the conditions subject to which and the scale of expenditure within which free cooked food and
articles of refreshment shall be supplied to the members of the police force while on prolonged duty
withoutreliefduringanemergencyorduringsimilarothercircumstancesshallbeaslaiddowninAppendix
I.

SectionVITheContingentRegister.

944.ContingentRegister A register of contingent expenditure shall be kept in each officer, and the
initialsoftheheadoftheofficeshallbeenteredagainstthedateofpaymentofeachitem.Theregisterwill
beprintedonroyalpaper.Thedetailedheadingsofcontingenciestobeopenedineachregisteraregiven
inAppendixVIoftheFinancialRules.InAppendixVIIIoftheFinancialRules,VolumeII,furtherparticulars
aregivenregardingthenatureofthechargesfailingundercertainheadings,tofacilitatethepreparationof
contingentbillsandtoensureuniformityintheclassificationoftheexpenditure.

945.Careshouldbetakentoarrangetheheadingsofthecolumnstothecontingentregisteraccordingto
theordergivenintheappendix,andthesameorderofheadingsshouldbeobservedin the abstract and
detailed bills, an unusual charge not falling under the regular headings will be described in a separate
column.

946.ContingentRegisterhowmaintainedBeforetheRegisterisbroughtintouseinthedisbursing
officer,itwillberuled,andastheheadclerkpaysoutanymoney,hewillenterthedateandotherdetails
of the payment in the register. When the permanent advance from which he has been making
disbursementsbeginstorunshort,hewillrulearedinklineacrossthepage,adduptheseveralcolumns
andentertheirgrosstotalinthecolumnofTotalofeachcontingentabstract.Detailsfromtheabstracts
ofcontingentchargesreceivedfrompoliceofficersforcontingentexpenditureincurredbythemwillalsobe
posted into the register. The several totals will then be entered in a form of contingent abstract bill and
againsteachentrythenumberofsubvouchers.Thedescriptionofeachunusualchargewillalsobegiven
in the appropriate place. The contingent abstract bill will be produced with the subvouchers and the
registers,beforetheheadoftheoffice.Thelatterwillputhisinitialsagainstthedateofeachpaymentand
signtheabstract,whichtheheadclerkwillthendateandnumberandpresentforpaymentatthetreasury.
NoteItisnotnecessarytogivefulldetailsofeachitemofcontingentexpenditureintheabstract,but
onlyofsuchitemsasareunusual.
947.ContingentRegistercheckedbyS.P.TheSuperintendentmusthimselfinitialtheentriesinthe
contingentregisterwhenitisnecessarytosendinacontingentabstract,anditisintendedthatheshould
himselfchecktheentriesintheregisterbycomparisonwiththesubvoucherswhicharetobelaidbefore
him along with the abstract bill. If the Superintendent is absent from headquarters, the assistant
Superintendentortheinspectorinchargeofcurrentdutiesisauthorizedtoinitialtheregisterandsendout
the abstract for the Superintendents signature. The latter will examine the subvouchers in detail and
initialtheseveralentriesintheregisterwhensigningthedetailedcontingentbill.

948. All charges incurred must be paid and billed for it once, and, undernocircumstances,maytheybe
allowedtostandovertobepaidfromthegrantofanotheryear.Toenablethedisbursingofficertowatch
theprogressoftheexpenditureundereachdetailedheadingascomparedwiththe budget grant for it, a
progressive total of the columns must be made monthly, immediately after the monthly total, and will
include all payments under each heading from the commencement of the year up to the end of the last
expiredmonth.

949.The traveling allowances of establishments should not be recorded in the contingent register. A
separateregistermaybekeptforsuchcharges,andthedetailsshouldbesoenteredastorenderoffices
copiesofthebillsunnecessary.

SectionVIIThedetailedcontingentbill.

950.DetailedcontingentbillAftertherealizationofthelastabstractbillofeachmonth,theforward
totalofeachcolumnshouldbemadeinthedisbursersregister.Fromthesetotals,themonthlydetailedbill
willbeprepared,showingthemonthlytotalofeachcolumnwithadescriptionofeachunusualcharge.The
numbersofthesubvoucherswillbeenteredagainsteachitem.Atthefootwillbeamemorandumofthe
number and date of every contingent abstract and the subvouchers included in each, and the amount
chargedinthebill,mustagreewiththeamountactuallydrawnfromthetreasurywithinthemonth.Thebill
will be signed by the head of the office and submitted to the controlling officer with all subvouchers for
sumsaboveRs.50.whenspecialsanctionisnecessaryforanycharge,thesanctionmustbequotedboth
intheabstractanddetailedbills.

951.The subvouchers should be consecutively numbered, initialed and tacked together. It will be found
convenient to place the number and the amount of the vouchers prominently in red ink on one uniform
part(saytheoutsideuppercorner)ofthevoucher.Thereceiptstampsaffixedtothesubvouchersshould
always be so defaced as to preclude the possibility of their being used again. On Hindi subvouchers, a
briefabstractshouldbeendorsedinEnglish,statingtheamount,thenameofthepayeeandthenatureof
thepayment.Thisabstractshouldbeattestedbytheinitialsoftheofficerdrawingthecontingentbill.

SectionVIIIServicerills.

952.ServiceRollsForeverynongazettedpoliceofficeraservicerollshallbemaintainedinEnglishby
the Superintendent, in which shall be recorded the date of his enrolment, his caste, tribe, village, age,
heightandmarksofidentification when enrolledhisrankpromotion,reductionorother punishment his
absencesfromduty,oneleaveorwithoutleavetheinterruptionsinhisserviceandeveryotherincident
in his service which may involve forfeiture of portions of his services or affect the amount of his pension
(Article 823, Civil Service Regulations). One page 19 of the Roll shall be noted the fact and date of an
officerbecomingasubscribertothePoliceBenevolentFund,and,similarlythefactanddateofhisceasing
tobeasubscriber.Therollshallbecheckedbytheorderbookandeveryentryinitshallattestedinthe
mannerlaiddowninRegulation955.

953.From this roll the necessary statement of services of every applicant for pension shall be prepared,
additionalproofsbeingcollected,asprescribedinArticle908.CivilServiceRegulations, in respect of any
services rendered before enrolment in the constabulary which the applicant may be entitled to count
(Article824,CivilServiceRegulations).Theservicerollmustbeattachedinoriginaltoeveryapplicationfor
pension.
NoteAduplicatecopyoftheservicerollmaybegiventoanapplicantonpaymentofafeeofonerupee,
whichwillbecreditedtoPoliceMiscellaneousReceipts.Inthecaseofamandismissed,thefactshouldbe
prominentlynotedinredinkacrossthefirstpage,inadditiontotheentryofPartXVI.

954.Service Rolls arrangement of The service rolls will be arranged serially in a pigeonholed
almirah,andkeptunderlockandkeyinthecustodyoftheReserveInspector,andonlytakenoutwhen
required.Whentakingoverchargeontransfer,thereserveinspectormustsatisfyhimselfthatallentries
havebeenmadeuptotheproceedingmonth,andsignedorinitialed,thatcorrectionshavebeenproperly
attestedandthatthepropernumberofbooksareforthcoming.

955.ServiceRollsSupervisiontoS.P.AllentriesmadeinPartsII,VI,VII,XI,XIIandXVIofthe
serviceroll,i.e.,thoseaffectingtheservice,pay,pensionandleaveofanofficer,mustbesignedinfullby
theSuperintendenthimself.Allotherentriesmaybeattestedbytheofficerforthetimebeinginchargeof
theheadquartersoffice.TheSuperintendentis,however,responsibleforseeingthatallentriesareproperly
made in the service rolls, and to this end is required to check personally all entries with the order book
whetherheatteststhemhimselfornot.

956.ServiceRollsIndextoAnindextoservicerollsmustbemaintainedsufficientdetail,notonlyto
enable a mans general number to be ascertained, but to assist materially in the compilation of annual
statistics and other information that may from time to time be required. From this book the annual
nationalityandcastereturnscanbepreparedthecolumnyearenlistedwillafforddatatofillincolumns
26 to 30 of Annual Statement E from the remaining columns it can be ascertained how many possess
landed property, how many are literate and how many certificated. In the column of remarks it is
necessaryforstatisticalpurposestonote,withthecause,theyearanymancausedtobelongtotheforce
ofthedistrict,andthisaffordsmeanstofillincolumns31to36ofAnnualStatementE.Theindex,likethe
servicerolls,mustbekeptunderlockandkeybytheReserveInspector.

957.ServiceRolls Final disposal of Whena man is transferred to another district, his service roll
will be sent to the district of transfer by registered post. In case of dismissal or discharge, it must be
retained for five years and then destroyed. The books of men no longer in the force should kept tied up
neatlytilltheperiodofeliminationarrives.

SectionIXPensionapplications.

958.Pensions I.Gs Power to grant In the case of police officers of rank not higher than head
constables, Superintendent of police and other police officers of equivalent rank may, without previous
referencetotheauditofficer,allowclaimstopensionfortheperiodonlyofcontinuousandverifiedservice
intheforceinwhichatthetimeofapplicationtheyareserving,ifthepensionisadmissibleunderthestrict
letteroftherules.AreportwiththenecessaryparticularsofidentificationwillbemadeintheAccountant
General. All other claims will be treated under the ordinary rules (entry 40 in Appendix I, Civil Service
Regulations).

959.PensionapplicationsubmissionofThemethodofsubmittingpensionapplicationsisexplained
indetailinChapterXVofthefinancialrules,volumeI,withwhichallpoliceofficerswhohavetodealwith
pensionapplicationshouldmakethemselvesfamiliar.Thefollowingsupplementaryinstructionsareissued
withregardtoanticipatorypensions:

(1) When a Superintendent foresees that considerable delay is likely to take palce in the
preparation and completion of the usual pension papers of a policeman, he should at once
takestepstoarrangeforthegrantofananticipatorypensiontothepolicemaninquestion,
inaccordancewithArticles925929,CivilServicesRegulations.

(2) With this view the Superintendent should obtain from the policeman concerned a
declarationintheformprescribedinArticle925CivilServiceRegulations,andforwarditto
 theAccountantGeneralsoffice,togetherwiththelastpaycertificate,fingerimpressionslip
(induplicate)andacopyofthefirstpageofthepensionapplicationdulyfilledin.

(3) Asanticipatorypensionsaresanctionedafterthemostcarefulsummaryinvestigationinto
the case, it is necessary that full particulars should be given as regards the applicants
servicesverifiedfromlocalrecordandfromtherecordsintheofficeofAccountantGeneral,
wherethisisnecessary.InthelattercasethenumberanddateoftheAccountant General
verificationstatementshouldbequotedforfacilityofreferenceinthatoffice.

960.Pensioncases of Inspectors and Subedars Pensioncases of Inspectors and Subedars will be

preparedintheofficeoftheInspectorGeneral.ThespecialattentionofallInspectorsandSubedarsshould
be drawn to the provisions of Articles 907, Civil Service Regulations, and especially to clause (a) and an
officer intending to take his pension should submit through the Superintendent the statement of his
service,withtheservicebookandserviceroll,sometimewithinsixmonthsbeforeheintendstoretire,in
ordertoobviateanydelayintheformalpreparationofthepensionpapersandthegrantofthepension.

961.Pensions verification of application for As soon as the preliminary verification has been
completed by the Accountant Generals office, the Superintendent will be informed accordingly, and he
shouldthenproceedtosubmit

(a) allpensionspaperswiththeservicebookandservicerollthelastpay certificate of the

officer, with information regarding the Treasury at which the payment of pension is
required

(b) theapplicantsthumbandfingerimpressions,ifheisilliteratewhichshouldbetakenin
triplicatebeforeamagistrateand

(c)specimensignaturesinduplicate

(d)passportsizephotographsinduplicate.

Note: The Superintendent should also see that the necessary finger impressions are contained in the
servicerollandservicebook.

SectionXTheincrementregisters.

962.IncrementRegisterMaintenanceofThefollowinginstructionsregulatethemaintenanceofthe
incrementregister:

(1) The increment register for each rank is maintained separately. Each part should be in five
sectionsshowingconstableson

ClassIClassIIClassIII

Rs.Rs.Rs.

16

17

181618

191719

201820

211921

222022
 (2)Alistofpolicemenwhoseincrementsfalldueintheensuingmonth,asshownincolumn4of
these registers should be made out every month and put up for the Superintendents
orders, and each case should be disposed of by the Superintendent on its merits. If an
increment is not granted on the date on which it is shown as falling due, explanatory
remarksshouldbeenteredintheremarkscolumn.

(4) Whenaconstableresigns,dies,isdismissed,orispromotedtoheadconstablehisname,
should be scored out together with all entries against it. If a constable promoted to head
constable,isreducedtoconstable,hewillbeenteredafreshintheregister,hispositionas
constablefixedasifhiswholeservicehadbeenapprovedserviceasconstable.

SectionXIRailwayWarrantRules.

963.RailwayWarrants issue of Thefollowing rules for the regulation in the Madhya Pradesh of the
systemofissuingrailwaywarrantsonrequisitionnotestopoliceofficershavebeenapprovedbythestate
government, in suppression of all existing rules on the subject. The operation of the rules is confined to
inspectors of the criminal investigation department, the special branch SubInspectors, Subedars, head
constables, constables and the inspectors, police motor workshop when traveling on duty and to the
conveyance of prisoners and persons, whether in police, judicial or jail custody, traveling under police
escort.

1.RulesWarrantsmaybeissuedinallcasesinwhichofficersofthedistrictpoliceuptotherankofSub
Inspector or subedar travel by railway on duty. They will always be for journeys by the shortest and
cheapestroutewhichthepoliceofficerconcerned,isentitledtotravelaslaiddowninfundamentalrules.
Inspectorsofthecriminalinvestigationdepartment,thespecialbranchandthepolicemotorworkshopare
permitted to use railway warrants on the great Indian peninsula railway, Bengal, NagpurRailway and
Bombay,BarodaandCentralIndiaRailway.

Note(i)Ajourneyondutyincludesanyjourneyforwhichapolicemanisentitledtohavehisrailwayfare
paidforhimandwillincludejourneyson transfers where the policeman transferred is entitled to railway
ticketsforhimselforhisfamily.

Note(ii) Warrants will ordinarily be issued for inspectors of the criminal investigation department, the
special branch, SubInspectors, Subedars and the inspectors of the police motor workshop only in cases
wherecircumstancesrenderitinconvenientforthemtopaytheirownfares,suchaswhenthejourneyto
be performed is a long and expensive one or when they are escorting prisoners, etc, beyond a relieving
station or outside the state and tickets have, under the rules in force, to be taken right through to final
distinction.

Note(iii)An officer traveling on a railway warrant is entitled to ordinary traveling allowance under the
rulesinthesupplementaryrulesmadebythestategovernmentunderfundamentalrule44buthemust
deductfromhistravelingallowancethevalueofanyticketobtainedbyhimonarailwaywarrant.

Note(iv)Anofficerusingawarrantneednotnecessarilybeinuniformbutifthecircumstancesbesuch
astomakeitundesirablethatheshouldbeinuniformhemusthavewithhimsomecertificateorbadgeto
showthatheispoliceofficerandisentitledtouseawarrant.

Note(v)Journeysonrailwaywarrantsbeperformedbyanypassengerormailtrain.

Note(vi)Awarranttoprovidesingle2ndclassaccommodationtoeachpersongrantedapassageunder
theMadhyaPradeshPoliceSubordinatePassageRules,1946,willbeissuedforthejourneyfromtheplace
ofpostingtothepostofembarkation.

2.Railwaywarrantforprisoners(a)Ticketswillbeobtainedbywarrantforallarrestedpersonstraveling
underpoliceescortforpurposesofinvestigationortrial,wheresuchpersonsbetechnicallyinpolice,jailor
magisterialcustody.

(b) The Jail Department will provide the tickets for prisoners traveling under police escort on
transfers from one jail to another. When, however, a prisoner is removed from a jail to a
magistratescourtforthepurposeofgivingevidence,orundergoingtrial,thewarrantwill
beprovidedbythepolicedepartment.

(c) Inexceptionalcasesticketsmaybeobtainedbywarrantforindigentwitnessaccompanying
apolicepartyforpurposesofinvestigation.

(d) Whenthepartyincludingprisonersandescort,exceedfiveinnumber,railwaycompanies
chargeforreservedcompartment,andinsuchcasesearlyintimationshouldbegiventothe
station master of the entraining station to enable him to reserve a compartment. When
reservedaccommodationisnotprovidedtheofficerinchargeoftheescortshouldbringthe
facttothenoticeofthestationmasterandreportonhisreturntoheadquarters.

3.RailwaywarrantsforreturnjourneyWarrantswillordinarilybeissuedbyapoliceofficerofthedistrict
inwhichthepolicebeingsentondutyareserving.Separatewarrantsshouldbeissuedfortheoutjourney
and(whennecessary)forthereturnjourney.Apoliceofficerofanotherdistrictmayissueafreshwarrant
after satisfying himself that the police are entitled to travel at government expense in the following
cases:

(a)ifthereturnjourneywarrantismislaidorlost

(b)ifanymemberofapartyforwhomareturnjourneywarrantwasissuedisunable,owingto
illnessorsomeothercause,totravelonthereturnjourneywithhispartyandhastoreturn
byhimselfand

(c) ifforanyreasonthepoliceofficerorofficersforwhomthewarrantwasoriginallyissued
should have to return by some other route, or to proceed elsewhere than straight back to
theirstationofdeparture.

NoteIIncasesfallingunder(b)and(c)above,theoriginalreturnjourneywarrantwillbetakentothe
seniorpoliceofficeravailableatthepolicestationatwhichthereturnjourneycommencesforcorrectionor
issueofafreshwarrant.Inallcasesthepoliceofficerissuingafreshwarrantwillimmediatelyinformthe
Superintendentofthedistricttowhichthemenbelongthathehasdoneso.

Note II When treasure is being escorted the railways provide a certain number of free tickets in
proportiontothevalueofthetreasure.Theofficerinchargeoftheescortshallinvariablyclaimasmanyof
theseticketsasarenotusedbythebankortreasuryrepresentativesaccompanyingthetreasureandshall
correctcolumn3oftherailwaywarrantorhaveitcorrectedaccordingly.

5.RailwayWarrantsBookWarrantswillbeprintedandboundinbooksof100each,andwillbestocked
andissuedbythegovernmentpress.Onreceiptfromthepress,theyshouldbecountedbyaresponsible
officer,whoshouldendorseonthecoverofthebooktheactualnumberofwarrantsfoundinthebook.The
booksofformswillbenumberedandthebooknumberandformnumberwillbeprintedoneachfoiland
counterfoilineachbook.Thisnumberingwillbedoneinthepressbeforeissue.Onthereceiptofbooksin
thedistrictoffice,thenameofthedistrictshouldbestampedinboldlettersacrossthetopofeachformon
bothfoilandcounterfoil.Thesparestockorwarrantsafterbeingdulystamped,countedandcertified,must
bekeptunderlockandkeybytheheadclerkoftheoffice.

6.Booksofwarrantswillbeissuedtotheheadquarterlinesandtoeachpolicestation,andwillbekeptin
thecustodyofthereserveinspectorandofthestationofficer,asthecasemaybe.Warrantsmaybeissued
bythereserveinspectororlinesofficerfortheheadquarterslinesandbytheSubInspectororotherofficer
inchargeofthepolicestationforthepolicestations.
7.The police officer in whose charge the books of warrants are kept are responsible for the safe custody
andtheproperuseofthewarrants.Thesebooksshouldbekeptinthepolicestationmalkhana.

8.RailwaywarrantsimproperuseofRailwaycompanieswillbepaidwithoutquestiontheamountsdue
onproperlysupportedvouchersforticketsissuedonwarrants,whethertheyhavebeenproperly used or
not. The question of recovery of the value of improperly issued warrants is an administrative matter for
whichtheSuperintendentisresponsibleitistoenablehimtocarryouthisdutiesinthisrespectthatthe
procedure described in Rule 9 seq. below has been laid down. Railways will also be paid for the
maintenance of the railway warrant system at the rate fixed by government in consultation with the
railways. Sums of 6 pies and over in the bills of the railways which have accepted a percentage rate of
surchargeonthisaccountshouldbetreatedasoneannaandfractionsofanannabelowsixpiesshouldbe
ignored.

9.RailwaywarrantssupervisionbyS.P.Whenawarrantisissued,thetwofoilsandthecounterfoilwill
befilledinthetwofoilswillbegiventotheofficerinchargeofthepartyforpresentationattherailway
stationandthecounterfoilwillbekeptinthebookforrecord.Thetwofoilswillbepresentedtothestation
masterwhowillfillinthedetailsastorates,numberofticketsandcostthereofinbothofthemwillretain
oneasavoucher,andwillreturntheotheroftheofficerpresentingit,whowillforwardittotheofficeof
the Superintendent for record. The Superintendent, on receipt of the foil in his office, will check the
correctnessoftheentriesinthewarrantsand will satisfy himself that it has not been improperly issued.
The foils of warrants should be specially examined with reference to the charges for reserved
accommodation, and the Superintendent should verify in all cases when such charge is made, whether
reservedaccommodationwasactuallysupplied.ShouldtheSuperintendentfindthatanywarranthasbeen
improperlyused,hewillrecoverthevalueoftheimproperlyobtainedticketsfromtheissuingofficerand
credit it into the treasury, quoting the number and date of the warrant and the name of the railway
concerned, so as to enable the Accountant General to adjust the credit in the accounts against the
expenditure.

10.Railwaywarrants payment for Thepolice department will pay for the cost of all warrants issued.
Creditnotesonrailwaywarrantsissuedbythepolicewillbesubmittedbytherailwaystationstafftothe
railwayauditoffice,andtheamountsdueonthemwillbedebitedinthemonthlyexchangeaccountswith
theAccountantGeneral,MadhyaPradesh,towhomthecreditnotesandwarrantfoilswillbeforwardedas
vouchers,anyadmittedexcessofshortdebitsbeingadjustedsubsequentlyasexplainedbelowinthenext
rule.

11.On receipt of the monthly exchange accounts of the railway concerned, the AccountantGeneral will
send lists of the warrants and commission charges for which debits have been raised by the railway
company, together with the warrants received from the Railway Audit Office, to the Superintendent
concerned.TheSuperintendentwillcomparetheentriesinthewarrantswiththoseinhisoffice,checkand
sign the lists and return them to the Accountant General for adjustment. With the, he will send two
statements (i) showing the amounts of the warrants which have been improperly or fraudulently issued
(vide Rule 8 above), to enable the Accountant General to watch the recoveries, and (ii) showing the
amountsoverchargedbytherailway,accompaniedbythewarrantsonwhichtheoverchargesweremade,
to enable to the Accountant General to make the necessary adjustments in communication with the
RailwayAuditOfficer.

12.The expenditure on account of railway warrants and commission charges thereon will be charged to
allotmentsunderCostofRailwayWarrantsandOtherCountersignedContingencies,respectively.

Note The signature of the Superintendent of police will be accepted by the Accountant General as
sufficient to admit the charges in audit. The term Superintendent of police includes the Superintendents,
governmentrailwaypolice,easternandwesternsections,theprincipal,policecollege,andtheassistantto
the deputy Inspector General of police, crime and railways, in the special branch. The deputy Inspector
General of police crime and railways, will countersign the lists of railway warrants for the CID and police
trainingschool.

(M.P.GovernmentPoliceDept.NotificationNo.868854IV,datedthe28thSeptember1937)

MadhyaPradeshPoliceRegulations

PARTVII(MISCELLANEOUS)P.R.862973

CHAPTERIV(Miscellaneous)

SectionITheSuperintendentsOfficeStaff.

964.OfficeStaffofS.P.TheofficestaffoftheSuperintendentconsistsofnonenrolledclericalofficials.
Everydistricthasthefollowingstaff:

Headclerk.

Assistantclerk(onetofour,accordingtothesizeofthedistrict)

Accountant.

AssistantAccountant(twoinheavydistricts,oneintheremainder).

Statisticalclerk(withanassistantintheheavierdistricts).

RecordKeeper(withanassistantinallexceptthelightdistricts).

Dispatcher.

Daftari.

965.HeadClerkTheheadclerkisinchargeoftheEnglishofficeandisalsoresponsiblefortheworking
oftheHindioffice.Hecheckallbills,returns,etc,preparedbytheaccountant,draftsalllettersanddockets
and exercises a general supervision and control over the accountant. He also maintains the following
registers:

1.Cashbookandledger.

2.Loanfundcashbookandledger.

3.Contingentregister.

4.Incrementregister.

5.Registerofestablishmentpostings.

6.Stockregisterofstationeryandforms.

7.Registerofreceiptsandissues.

8.Stockbook.

9.Registerofpolicebuildings.

Heisresponsibleforthepreparationandpunctualsubmissionofpensionpapers,andofallEnglish
statements,returnsandindents.Thedistributionofdutiesbetweenhimselfandhisassistantswilldepend
onthenatureoftheworkineachdistrict.

967.AccountantTheaccountantassiststheheadclerkinmaintainingtheaccountbooksandinwriting
receiptsandremittanceinvoices.Heisresponsibleforcheckingallcontingentandtravelingallowancebills
sent in from police stations and for preparing all paybills. Translations of all entries in the order book
which affect the pay, distribution or leave of members of the district force are sent to him at once. All
entriesinthegeneraldiariesrelatingtoleaveorabsencefromdutyaresenttohimforperusal.Withthe
aidofhisassistant,hemaintainsthefollowingregisters:

1.Leaveregister.

2.Payregister.

3.Travelingallowanceregister.

4.Registerofservicestamps.

5.Registerofloanfundapplications.

6.registerofthepolicebenevolentfund.

968.StatisticalClerkThestatisticalclerkpreparesinvernacularthefiguresforthemonthlyanalysisof
crimeandotherperiodicalreturnsrelatingtotheregisterskeptbyhim,andmakesthemovertothehead
clerkfortranslation.Heandhisassistantsmaintainthefollowingregisters:

1.CrimeregisterinEnglish

2.Registerofaccidentaldeathsinvernacular.

3.Registeroffiresinvernacular.

4.Registerofpensionersinvernacular.

5.RegisteroflicensesundertheCentralProvincesGameAct.

969.Recordkeeper and dispatcher The following registers will be kept: records. The dispatcher
maintainsthevernacularcorrespondenceregister,andisresponsibleforthedispatchofallpaperssentto
himforissue.

SectionIIEliminationofrecords.

970.EliminationofRecordsThefollowingregisterswillbekept:

(a)Inperpetuity

Correspondenceregister.

Confidentialjournal

Convictionregisterandindex.

(b)For35years

Theorderbook

(c)For20years

TheCrimeRegister(headquartersandpolicestation)

(d)For10years
 Thestockbook.

Cashbook.

Ledger.

(e)For5years

Contingentregister.

LoanFundcashbookandledger.

Linesfundregister.

Servicerollsafterdismissalordischarge.

NoteServicerollsofpensionedofficerswillremainwiththeirpensionpapers.Thoseofofficers,whohave
diedwillbedestroyedafterallclaimshavesettled.

(f)Aftertwoyears

Roznamchas,unlessmarkedspecialandorderedtobekeptlonger.

RailwaywarrantsreceivedfortheAccountantGeneral.

971.Allotherregisterswillbekeptforthreeyearsfromtheendoftheyeartowhichtheyrelate,orfrom
the date on which they are replaced by similar registers. Registers of vital statistics will be sent to the
officeofthecollectorafterthelapseofthreeyears.

SectionIIIGovernmentServantsConductRules.

972.Government Servants Conduct Rules All police officers should acquaint themselves with the
MadhyaPradeshGovernmentServantsConductRules,1959.

SectionIVPolicePublications.

973.TwogazettesarepublishedbythePoliceDepartment,viz(1)theMadhyaPradeshPoliceGazette,and
(2)theMadhyaPradeshCriminalIntelligenceGazette.Theyarepublishedweekly(everyWednesday),the
formerbytheofficeoftheInspectorGeneralofpoliceandthelatterbytheofficeofthedeputyInspector
General of police, crime and railways. Both are printed at the government press, Bhopal. Copies of each
gazette (in English) are distributed in accordance with lists maintained by the office of the Inspector
General of police. Extra copies are sent to Superintendents of police and to SubDivisional officers for
distribution to Circle Inspectors, police stations and headquarters lines offices. The Criminal Intelligence
GazetteisalsopublishedinHindiforthebenefitofthestaffatpolicestationsandofficerswhodonotknow
English. The gazettes will be filed in order of dates. At the close of each year, one set of copies of each
gazette will be bound in separate volumes, as soon as an index has been published, and will be kept as
permanentrecordsintheofficersoftheSuperintendentofpoliceandSubDivisionalofficers.Similar files
willbemaintainedbyCircleInspectorsandstationofficers.Appendicesandsupplementswillbedetached
andfiledseparately.

(a)PoliceGazette

TheMadhyaPradeshPoliceGazetteisarrangedasfollows:

SectionIRerepublicationsfromtheMadhyaPradeshGazette.

(a)OrdersbytheStateGovernment.
 (b)NotificationsbytheStateGovernment.

SectionIIOrdersbytheInspectorGeneralofPoliceandDeputyInspectorGeneralofPoliceconcerning
leave,postings,promotions,reversions,transfers,etc.

SectionIIIAddendaandCorrigendatothe.

AconfidentialcircularmemorandaisalsopublishedasaseparatepartofthePoliceGazette.

(b)CriminalIntelligenceGazette.

TheMadhyaPradeshCriminalIntelligenceGazetteisarrangedasfollows:

PartILookoutNotices.

PartIIImportantActiveCriminals(Detachable).

PartIIIIdentifiableproperty,lost,stolenorseizedonsuspicion.

ALostorstolenandrecoveredproperty.

BTheft,lossorrecoveryoffirearmsandammunitionandexplosives.

PartIVCrimestatistics.

PartVInterestingdetectionsandcaseswithpeculiarmodusoperandiandgooddetectionsbased
onscientificinvestigations.

PartVIADepartmentalinstructionsandcirculars.

CMiscellaneousNotices.

PartVIILawAppendix(Detachableforpermanentrecords).

Part VIII Miscellaneous notices including reports regarding forged currency notes, counterfeit
coinsreleasenoticesofcriminals,etc.

PartIXMemorandaofinterestingcases.

PartXDepartmentalOrdersNotices.

Detachable

(a)RepublicationofselectedActs,etc.,fromtheMadhyaPradeshGazette.

(b)InterestingJudgmentsandlegaldecisions.

Note:Both(a)and(b)areforpermanentrecord.

Supplementsdetachable

(a)MadhyaPradeshExciseSupplementsassuppliedbytheExciseDepartment.

(b)Statementsofprescribedpublications.

(c)Statementofprescribedfilms.

(d)Historysheets.

(e)Specialsupplements.
 (f)Illustratedsupplements,whichcontain

(1)Unidentifiedcorpses.

(2)Unprofessionalcriminalswantedinparticularcases.

(3)Professionalcriminals.

(4)Politicalabsconders.

(5)Contrivancesordesigns.

Note:(b),(c),(d)and(e)areforpermanentrecord.Theeliminationof(f)illustratedsupplements,willbe
carriedoutinaccordancewithregulation660oftherulesforthemaintenanceoftheAbscondedOffenders
Register.