**Executive Summary**
This notification, issued by the Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi on July 15, 2026, authorizes the Commissioner of Police to exercise detaining authority powers under the National Security Act, 1980. The delegation of power is effective for a three-month period, beginning July 19, 2026, and concluding on October 18, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Legal Framework and Authorization**
* The order is issued by the Lt. Governor under the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 3, read with clause (e) of Section 2 of the National Security Act (NSA), 1980.
* The Lt. Governor expresses satisfaction that the delegation of these powers is necessary for the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
**Delegation of Detaining Authority**
* The Commissioner of Police, Delhi, is officially designated to exercise the powers of a "detaining authority" as specified under sub-section (2) of section 3 of the NSA.
**Effective Timeline**
* The authorization is temporary and restricted to a specific window.
* **Start Date:** July 19, 2026.
* **End Date:** October 18, 2026.
**Impact Analysis**
**Commissioner of Police, Delhi**
**Impact**
The Commissioner is granted expanded legal authority to independently order detentions under the provisions of the National Security Act, 1980, for the duration of the order.
**Action Required**
The Commissioner must exercise these detention powers in accordance with the legal requirements of the Act between July 19, 2026, and October 18, 2026.
**General Public/Residents of NCT of Delhi**
**Impact**
Individuals within the jurisdiction of Delhi are subject to the preventive detention powers now vested in the Commissioner of Police.
**Action Required**
No specific action is required from the public, though individuals are subject to the enforcement of the NSA during the stipulated period.
**Home (Police-II) Department, GNCTD**
**Impact**
The department, through the Deputy Secretary (Home-III), is responsible for the formal notification and administrative record-keeping of this delegation.
**Action Required**
The department must ensure the notification is published and communicated to relevant enforcement agencies for implementation.
Key Entities Referenced
National Security Act, 1980: The governing legislation under which the Commissioner of Police is delegated powers of a detaining authority.
Commissioner of Police, Delhi: The official authorized by this notification to exercise the powers of a detaining authority within the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi: The primary authority who issued the notification delegating specific statutory powers to the Commissioner of Police.
National Capital Territory of Delhi: The specific region where the powers conferred by this notification and the National Security Act are applicable.
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भाग IV
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HOME (POLICE-II) DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 15th July, 2026
F.No. 2/1/88/HP-II/Pt.-I/ e-Office No.280430/1346-1349.— 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 19/07/2026 to 18/10/2026 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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