The Indian Lunacy Act 1912, 4 of 1912, (Rep., Act 14 of 1987) · II — .

Section 17. All acts which the Magistrate is authorized or required to do by sections 14, 15 or 16 may be done i

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

17. All acts which the Magistrate is authorized or required to do by sections 14, 15 or 16 may be done in the Presidency-towns or Rangoon by the Commissioner of Police; and all duties which an officer in charge of a police-station is authorized or required to perform, may be performed in any of the Presidency-towns Detention of alleged lunatic pending report by medical officer. Commissioner of Police, etc., to act in the Presidency-town. 42 Lunacy. [ACT IV (Part II.—Reception, Care and Treatment of Lunatics. Chapter II.—Reception of Lunatics.) towns by an officer of the police-force not below the rank of an inspector. Further provisions as to reception orders and medical certificates. Medical certificates.

Source: India Code