NPC delegates powers to Police dept. to exercise powers on CI and below ranks

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The National Police Commission has delegated some of its powers to the Inspector General of Police and the Sri Lanka Police Department in respect of Chief Inspectors and lower ranks, with effect from July 24.

According to an extraordinary gazette notification the NPC has delegated its powers to the IGP and Police Department in respect of appointment, promotion, transfer, disciplinary control and dismissal of Police Officers, made by the National Police Commission, in terms of Article 155G of the Constitution and also with such Conditions and any Rules, Regulations and other Procedures which the Commission from time to time formulate.

Accordingly, the IGP and the Police department will have the powers to exercise above mentioned action on Chief Inspectors, Inspector of Police, Sub Inspectors, Police Sergeants and Police Constables.

However, in decisions involving superior police officers-Police Stations Officer In-charge (OICs), Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Superintendent of Police (SP), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Deputy Inspector Generals (DIG) and Senior DIGs, the approval of the National Police Commission is required, sources said.

The gazette also stated that, in the event of any question arising in relation to any delegation of Powers or as to the exercise of Power so delegated, the decision of the National Police Commission shall be final and conclusive. (Sunil Jayasiri)

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Bannis Mama Thursday, 27 July 2023 08:14 AM

President Ranil told not enough money to hold the Local Elections, but now how many billions he is providing for Police Department, wasting for Water Cannons and Tear Gas? This is a total waste as our people are starving

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Shelton - Rex Band Thursday, 27 July 2023 12:14 PM

Bannis Mama revealed the truth, yes this is the reality. Country is facing enough Health crisis and Food crisis but foolish Ranil is playing around with Tamil votes. Hopefully he will lose his Colombo area itself. REX BAND

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Buddhist Thursday, 27 July 2023 07:00 PM

Is the National Police Commission an independent commission? How can the NPC download some of its powers to some police officers when the bill was passed by the Parliament? Is this not a violation of the rights of the Parliament?

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