The notification issued by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi authorizes the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, to exercise the powers of a detaining authority under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980.
Key Changes
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has directed that the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, can exercise the powers of a detaining authority under sub-section (2) of Section 3 of the National Security Act, 1980.
This authorization is effective for the period from October 19, 2023, to January 18, 2024.
The notification is issued in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of Section 3, read with clause (e) of Section 2 of the National Security Act, 1980.
Impact Analysis
Stakeholders
Judiciary: May see an increase in cases related to detention under the NSA, requiring careful review to ensure due process.
Suggested Action Items
Awareness campaigns should be conducted to educate the public about their rights and the provisions of the NSA.
Key Entities Referenced
National Security Act, 1980: A law that provides for preventive detention in certain cases for reasons connected with the security of the state, maintenance of public order, or maintenance of supplies and essential services.
Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi: The administrative head of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Commissioner of Police, Delhi: The head of the Delhi Police, responsible for maintaining law and order in Delhi.
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HOME (POLICE-II) DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 6th October, 2023
F. No. 2/1/88/HP-II/Pt.-I/3458-3461.—Whereas the Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi
is satisfied that it is necessary to do so;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub section (3) of section 3, read with clause (e) of
Section 2 of the National Security Act, 1980, the Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to
direct that during the period 19/10/2023 to 18/01/2024 the Commissioner of Police, Delhi may also exercise the
powers of detaining authority under sub section (2) of the section 3 of the aforesaid Act.
By Order and in the Name of the Lt. Governor
of the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
RAJAN BHATNAGAR, Dy. Secy. (Home-II)
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