The gazette 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 during a specified period.
This means the Commissioner of Police can order detentions under the NSA.
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 valid for the period from July 19, 2023, to October 18, 2023.
Impact Analysis
Delhi Police
Action Item: Delhi Police should ensure that all officers are adequately trained on the provisions of the NSA and the proper procedures for detention to avoid legal challenges.
Individuals/Citizens
Action Item: Citizens should be made aware of their rights and the circumstances under which they can be detained under the NSA.
Government of NCT of Delhi
Action Item: The Home Department should monitor the use of NSA powers by the Commissioner of Police and ensure compliance with legal and constitutional safeguards.
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, the maintenance of public order, or the maintenance of supplies and services essential to the community.
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.
Home (Police-II) Department: The department of the Government of NCT of Delhi responsible for police and internal security matters.
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भाग IV
PART IV
राष्ट्रीय रािधानी राज्य क्षत्रे दिल्ली सरकार
GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI
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HOME (POLICE-II) DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 6th July, 2023
F. No. 2/1/88/HP-II/Pt.-I/2323-2326.—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 19/07/2023 to 18/10/2023 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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