Prayagraj Police Commissionerate: Got 15 magisterial rights, and police became stronger
Experts say that this will help in curbing crime. Along with this, common people will also get benefit from it. In the new system, the Commissioner of Police has got 15 powers which till now were with the Executive Magistrate. People will not even have to go round different offices.
After becoming the Police Commissionerate, the Prayagraj Police has become more powerful. Under this, the police have got 15 magisterial powers. With this, he himself will be able to crack down on the mafia by taking action like gangster-goon. On the other hand, a quick decision can also be taken regarding public peace and preventive action.
Experts say that this will help in curbing crime. Along with this, common people will also get benefit from it. In the new system, the Commissioner of Police has got 15 powers which till now were with the Executive Magistrate. People will not even have to go round different offices.
The Commissioner of Police will also have the powers of an Executive Magistrate as mentioned in the CrPC for the maintenance of public order and peace. Apart from this, officers posted under him such as Joint Commissioner of Police, Additional Commissioner of Police, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police and Assistant Commissioners of Police have been given the powers of Special Executive Magistrates.
What will be the change
151- Till now, on the report of the police, the magistrate used to grant bail in most of the cases by taking action at his level. In the new system, after examining the sensitivity and seriousness of the matter, the Commissioner of Police himself will decide the course of action. 107/116- Till now the action taken under this section of CrPC is only a matter of food. This is the reason why the involvement of the banned people in other incidents also comes to the fore. Now, if involvement in any incident comes to the fore, the police will be able to decide on their own the action as per the restrictions imposed earlier.
Goonda Act- For this a long process had to be adopted. The approval of the district administration had to be taken. In the new system, the police will be free to take this action, in such a situation, the action against those who take the law into their hands will speed up. Gangster- It was necessary to take DM's permission for action under the Gangbandh Act, which was considered infallible for the elimination of organized crime. With the implementation of the Police Commissioner system, the police will be able to take gangster action from their own level against those who commit criminal incidents by forming gangs for economic benefits.
The NOC of the fire is also the responsibility of the police,
till now the right of NOC from the fire department was also with the District Magistrate. In the new system, this power will be with the CP ie Police Commissioner. For this, the traders had to visit the police, fire brigade and district administration offices. The new system will get rid of it. With the acquisition of magisterial power, the police will now have the right to take direct action even in cases of animal cruelty. The right to give license for fireworks and explosive material will also be given from the police department only.
...But only DM will issue arms license
Experts say that even after the implementation of the Police Commissioner system, many rights including arms license will still be with the DM. Along with the license of the bar, the police will have to take permission from the DM to take action against the hotels under the Sarai Act. Significantly, in Delhi and Mumbai, the above powers have been given to the Police Commissioner.
Police will be able to take action under these Acts
1- UP Hooligan Control Act, 1970
2- Poisons Act 1919
3- Immoral Trade (Prevention) Act, 1956
4- Police (Incitement to Disobedience) Act, 1922
5- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
6- Explosives Act, 1844
7- Prison Act, 1894
8- Government Gupta Baat Act, 1923
9- Foreigners Act, 1946
10- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
11- Police Act 1861
12- Uttar Pradesh Fire Service Act, 1944
13- UP Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Act, 2005
14- UP Gang Band and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986
