Section 20B: Police Establishment Board

Q: What does Section 20B of The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 (TKPA) deal with?

Section 20B TKPA pertains to "Police Establishment Board". It is part of the The Karnataka Police Act, 1963, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 20B of The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 (TKPA) governs police Establishment Board. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 20B TKPA still in force?

Yes, Section 20B of the The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 20B TKPA?

धारा 20B TKPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 20B of the The Karnataka Police Act, 1963. Section 20B of The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 (TKPA) governs police Establishment Board. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 20B TKPA?

Dhara 20B TKPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 20B of the The Karnataka Police Act, 1963. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 20B of The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 (TKPA) governs police Establishment Board. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 20B of The Karnataka Police Act, 1963?

Cite as: "Section 20B, The Karnataka Police Act, 1963 (TKPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Karnataka Police Act, 1963, § 20B (India).

Law on Tips Editorial Board

(1)

The State Government shall, by notification in the official Gazette, establish a Police Establishment Board with the Director General and Inspector General of Police as Chairman and three senior police officers not below the rank of Additional Director General of Police as members to be nominated by the Government. Additional Director General of Police (Administration) shall be the Member Secretary;

(2)

The functions of the Police Establishment Board shall be as follows, namely:-

(a) Subject to the provisions of section 20F, it shall decide on transfers, postings, promotions and other service related matters of officers of and below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police.

(b) It shall also make recommendation for promotion to the rank of Deputy Superintendents of Police after duly verifying reservation and quota prescribed for direct recruitment and promotion. For this purpose a separate register shall be maintained by Director General and Inspector General of Police, as per orders or guidelines prescribed by Government from time to time.

(c) Generally review the functioning of the police force in the State.

(d) Perform such other functions as may be prescribed.

(3)

Subject to its control and directions, the Police Establishment Board may authorize the Superintendent of Police to effect transfers of Group C and D officials within the district and the Inspector General of Police within the Range.

(4)

The Government may modify the decision of the Police Establishment Board after recording its reasons for doing so.The transfers decided and effected by the Police establishment Board shall be strictly in accordance with section 20F and the general transfer guidelines issued by Government from time to time.

(5)

The cases pertaining to transfer of Police officers or personnel on complaints shall be considered by the Police Establishment Board and action taken in this regard shall be reported to Government.

(6)

Copies of proceedings of the Police Establishment Board and the transfer orders issued thereon shall be sent to Government forthwith.