Which of the following powers is NOT given to the Inspector-General of Police, Deputy Inspectors-General, and District Superintendents of Police under Section 7 of The Police Act, 1861?

The correct answer is Augmentation of police strength.

Key Points

• The powers given to the Inspector-General of Police, Deputy Inspectors-General, and District Superintendents of Police under Section 7 of The Police Act, 1861 do not include the augmentation of police strength.
• The augmentation of police strength is typically done by the State Government or other higher authorities.
• Section 7 empowers these officers to appoint and promote police officers, dismiss or suspend police officers, and impose punishments on police officers.
• Section 15 of the Act provides for the quartering of additional police in disturbed or dangerous districts, but this power is not granted to the Inspector-General of Police, Deputy Inspectors-General, and District Superintendents of Police under Section 7.