Section 5: Constitution of police force

Q: What does Section 5 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978 (TDPA) deal with?

Section 5 TDPA pertains to "Constitution of police force". It is part of the The Delhi Police Act, 1978, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 5 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978 (TDPA) governs constitution of police force. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 5 TDPA still in force?

Yes, Section 5 of the The Delhi Police Act, 1978 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 5 TDPA?

धारा 5 TDPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 5 of the The Delhi Police Act, 1978. Section 5 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978 (TDPA) governs constitution of police force. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 5 TDPA?

Dhara 5 TDPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 5 of the The Delhi Police Act, 1978. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 5 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978 (TDPA) governs constitution of police force. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 5 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978?

Cite as: "Section 5, The Delhi Police Act, 1978 (TDPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Delhi Police Act, 1978, § 5 (India).

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The Delhi Police Act, 1978

Chapter IIO — rganisation, Superintendence and control of the police force

Section 5

Constitution of police force

Subject to the provisions of this Act,-

(a) the Delhi police shall consist of such number in the several ranks and have such organisation and such powers, functions and duties as the Administrator may, by general or special order, determine; and

(b) the recruitment to, and the pay, allowances and all other conditions of service of the members of, the Delhi police shall be such as may be prescribed: