The Delhi Police Act, 1978 · II — ORGANISATION, SUPERINTENDENCE AND CONTROL OF THE POLICE FORCE

Section 4. Superintendence of police force to vest in the Administrator

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

4. Superintendence of police force to vest in the Administrator.— The superintendence of the Delhi police throughout Delhi shall vest in, and be exercisable by the Administrator and any control, direction or supervision exercisable by any officer over any member of the police force shall be exercisable subject to such superintendence. 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: Provided that nothing in clause (b) shall apply to the recruitment to, and the pay, allowances and other conditions of service of the members of the Indian Police Service or the Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police Service.

Source: India Code