**Executive Summary**
The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi issued this notification to delegate detaining powers under the National Security Act, 1980. By order of the Lt. Governor, the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, is authorized to exercise the powers of a detaining authority. This directive is effective for the period commencing 19th April 2026 and ending 18th July 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Statutory Authority**
* The notification is issued under the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of Section 3, read with clause (e) of Section 2 of the National Security Act, 1980.
* The directive specifically invokes the powers of a detaining authority as defined under sub-section (2) of Section 3 of the aforementioned Act.
**Authorization and Delegation**
* The Lt. Governor of Delhi has expressed satisfaction that it is necessary to delegate these powers for the security of the territory.
* The Commissioner of Police, Delhi, is formally directed to exercise the powers of a detaining authority.
**Effective Period**
* The authorization is time-bound, spanning three months.
* The designated period is from 19th April 2026 to 18th July 2026.
**Impact Analysis**
**Commissioner of Police, Delhi**
**Impact**
The Commissioner is granted the legal authority to act as a detaining authority under the National Security Act, 1980, within the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
**Action Required**
The Commissioner must exercise these powers in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Act during the specified period from 19th April 2026 to 18th July 2026.
**Lt. Governor / GNCTD Home (Police-II) Department**
**Impact**
The department has formalized the delegation of statutory detention powers to the police leadership to maintain national security and public order.
**Action Required**
The department is responsible for the official notification and publication of this order in the Delhi Gazette to ensure its legal enforceability.
Key Entities Referenced
National Security Act, 1980: The governing legislation under which powers of detention are delegated to administrative officials for maintaining public order.
Commissioner of Police, Delhi: The designated authority empowered by this notification to exercise detaining powers within the National Capital Territory.
Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi: The primary authority who issued the directive and delegated statutory powers under the National Security Act.
National Capital Territory of Delhi: The specific jurisdiction where the delegated police powers and the provisions of the notification are applicable.
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HOME (POLICE-II) DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 28th April, 2026
F. No. 2/1/88/HP-II/Pt.-I/ e-Office No.280430/635-639.— 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 19/04/2026 to 18/07/2026 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,
RAMESH KUMAR, Dy. Secy. (Home-III)
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