Section 86: Disqualifications for appointment as a police officer

Q: What does Section 86 of The Kerala Police Act, 2011 (TKPA) deal with?

Section 86 TKPA pertains to "Disqualifications for appointment as a police officer". It is part of the The Kerala Police Act, 2011, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 86 of The Kerala Police Act, 2011 (TKPA) governs disqualifications for appointment as a police officer. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 86 TKPA still in force?

Yes, Section 86 of the The Kerala Police Act, 2011 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 86 TKPA?

धारा 86 TKPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 86 of the The Kerala Police Act, 2011. Section 86 of The Kerala Police Act, 2011 (TKPA) governs disqualifications for appointment as a police officer. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 86 TKPA?

Dhara 86 TKPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 86 of the The Kerala Police Act, 2011. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 86 of The Kerala Police Act, 2011 (TKPA) governs disqualifications for appointment as a police officer. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 86 of The Kerala Police Act, 2011?

Cite as: "Section 86, The Kerala Police Act, 2011 (TKPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Kerala Police Act, 2011, 2011, § 86 (India).

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(1)

No person shall be eligible for appointment as a police officer or shall have the right to continue in employment as a police officer if that person,-

(2)

A person against whom a criminal case for an offence involving proclivity of violence or moral turpitude is pending before a court of law shall be entitled to appear for recruitment, to get selected and to undergo training, but shall be entitled for permanent appointment only after being acquitted.

(3)

A police officer, at any time after appointment is found belonging to any of the categories under (a) to (f) of sub-section (1),the appointing authority may immediately place the said officer under suspension and after giving reasonable opportunity to prove otherwise, dismiss, remove or compulsorily retire the officer as the case may be.