Section 11: Officers-in-charge of police districts, police sub divisions and police stations

Q: What does Section 11 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978 (TDPA) deal with?

Section 11 TDPA pertains to "Officers-in-charge of police districts, police sub divisions and police stations". It is part of the The Delhi Police Act, 1978, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 11 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978 (TDPA) governs officers-in-charge of police districts, police sub divisions and police stations. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 11 TDPA still in force?

Yes, Section 11 of the The Delhi Police Act, 1978 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 11 TDPA?

धारा 11 TDPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 11 of the The Delhi Police Act, 1978. Section 11 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978 (TDPA) governs officers-in-charge of police districts, police sub divisions and police stations. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 11 TDPA?

Dhara 11 TDPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 11 of the The Delhi Police Act, 1978. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 11 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978 (TDPA) governs officers-in-charge of police districts, police sub divisions and police stations. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 11 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978?

Cite as: "Section 11, The Delhi Police Act, 1978 (TDPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Delhi Police Act, 1978, § 11 (India).

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The Delhi Police Act, 1978

Chapter IIO — rganisation, Superintendence and control of the police force

Section 11

Officers-in-charge of police districts, police sub divisions and police stations

(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.