Section 27: Duty of a police officer

Q: What does Section 27 of The Kerala Police Act, 2011 (TKPA) deal with?

Section 27 TKPA pertains to "Duty of a police officer". It is part of the The Kerala Police Act, 2011, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 27 of The Kerala Police Act, 2011 (TKPA) governs duty of a police officer. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 27 TKPA still in force?

Yes, Section 27 of the The Kerala Police Act, 2011 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 27 TKPA?

धारा 27 TKPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 27 of the The Kerala Police Act, 2011. Section 27 of The Kerala Police Act, 2011 (TKPA) governs duty of a police officer. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 27 TKPA?

Dhara 27 TKPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 27 of the The Kerala Police Act, 2011. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 27 of The Kerala Police Act, 2011 (TKPA) governs duty of a police officer. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 27 of The Kerala Police Act, 2011?

Cite as: "Section 27, The Kerala Police Act, 2011 (TKPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Kerala Police Act, 2011, 2011, § 27 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Kerala Police Act, 2011

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 27

Duty of a police officer

It shall be the duty of every police officer to undertake all reasonable and lawful activities for the efficient and effective discharge of police duties specified under this Act in respect of the discharge of duties entrusted with him.

Related Sections

§26

Evaluation of police performance

TKPA

§28

Response of a police officer

TKPA

§1

Short title, extent and commencement. –

General duties of police. –

TKPA

§4

The functions of the police

TKPA

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Table of Contents

The Kerala Police Act, 2011

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 27

Duty of a police officer

It shall be the duty of every police officer to undertake all reasonable and lawful activities for the efficient and effective discharge of police duties specified under this Act in respect of the discharge of duties entrusted with him.