Section 45: Power to investigate offences

Q: What does Section 45 of The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (Aadhaar Act) deal with?

Section 45 Aadhaar Act pertains to "Power to investigate offences". It is part of the The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 45 of The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (Aadhaar Act) governs power to investigate offences. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 45 Aadhaar Act still in force?

Yes, Section 45 of the The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 45 Aadhaar Act?

धारा 45 Aadhaar Act is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 45 of the The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016. Section 45 of The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (Aadhaar Act) governs power to investigate offences. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 45 Aadhaar Act?

Dhara 45 Aadhaar Act is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 45 of the The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 45 of The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (Aadhaar Act) governs power to investigate offences. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 45 of The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016?

Cite as: "Section 45, The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (Aadhaar Act)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016, § 45 (India).

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The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016

Chapter VIIO — ffences and Penalties

Section 45

Power to investigate offences

- Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, a police officer not below the rank of Inspector of Police shall investigate any offence under this Act.