Section 11: Officers in Charge of Police Districts, Sub-divisions and Police Stations
Section 11 of the Delhi Police Act, 1978 specifies the ranks of officers placed in charge of police districts, police sub-divisions and police stations in Delhi. It establishes the administrative chain of command at these three levels.
Text of Section 11 of the Delhi Police Act, 1978
(1) Each police district shall be under the charge of a Deputy Commissioner of Police who may be assisted in the discharge of his duties by one or more Additional Deputy Commissioners of Police.
(2) Each police sub-division shall be under the charge of an Assistant Commissioner of Police and each police station shall be under the charge of an Inspector of Police.
Meaning and explanation of Section 11
Section 11(1): Officer in charge of a police district
Every police district is placed under a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP). One or more Additional Deputy Commissioners of Police may assist the DCP in discharging district-level duties. The provision distinguishes the officer holding charge of the district from officers who assist that officer.
Section 11(2): Officers in charge of sub-divisions and police stations
Each police sub-division is placed under an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), while each police station is placed under an Inspector of Police. This is the statutory designation of the officer in charge for each territorial unit under Section 11.
Police administration under Section 11
Section 11 provides a three-level structure for territorial police administration: a DCP heads a police district, an ACP heads a police sub-division and an Inspector heads a police station. The number, boundaries and grouping of these units are dealt with separately under Section 10 of the Delhi Police Act.
Related legal provisions
Section 6 provides for the Commissioner of Police. Section 8 deals with appointment and specified powers of Deputy, Additional Deputy and Assistant Commissioners of Police. Section 10 concerns the constitution and territorial limits of districts, sub-divisions and police stations. These provisions should be read together to understand Delhi Police's territorial administration.
Frequently asked questions
Who is in charge of a police district in Delhi?
Under Section 11(1), a Deputy Commissioner of Police is in charge of each police district and may be assisted by one or more Additional Deputy Commissioners of Police.
Who heads a police sub-division in Delhi?
Section 11(2) places each police sub-division under an Assistant Commissioner of Police.
Who is in charge of a police station under Section 11?
Section 11(2) provides that each police station is under the charge of an Inspector of Police. The exercise of specific investigative and procedural powers must also be considered under other applicable laws.
Official legal sources
For the current statutory text and any amendments, consult the India Code official legislation portal. For police organisation and official notices, see the Delhi Police website. Specific postings, territorial limits and administrative arrangements may change through competent orders.