Section 6: Commissioner of Police

Q: What does Section 6 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978 (TDPA) deal with?

Section 6 TDPA pertains to "Commissioner of Police". It is part of the The Delhi Police Act, 1978, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 6 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978 (TDPA) governs commissioner of Police. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 6 TDPA still in force?

Yes, Section 6 of the The Delhi Police Act, 1978 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 6 TDPA?

धारा 6 TDPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 6 of the The Delhi Police Act, 1978. Section 6 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978 (TDPA) governs commissioner of Police. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 6 TDPA?

Dhara 6 TDPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 6 of the The Delhi Police Act, 1978. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 6 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978 (TDPA) governs commissioner of Police. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 6 of The Delhi Police Act, 1978?

Cite as: "Section 6, The Delhi Police Act, 1978 (TDPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Delhi Police Act, 1978, 1978, § 6 (India).

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The Delhi Police Act, 1978

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

Section 6

Commissioner of Police

For the direction and supervision of the police force in Delhi, the Administrator shall appoint a Commissioner of Police who shall exercise and perform such powers and duties and perform such functions as are specified by or under this Act.