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CHAPTER XX POWERS, PROCEDURE, OFFENCES AND PENALTIES · Powers and duties of police officers

Section 382: Duties of police officer

The New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994

How current this text is

Text as published by India Code (Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice), as on 31 May 2026, with amendments up to the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 (8 of 2026).

1[It shall be the duty of all police officers, to assist the Chairperson, municipal officers and other municipal employees, or any other officer authorised by the Chairperson, in discharge of their duties and functions under this Act or any rule, regulation or bye-law made thereunder and to assist them in the exercise of their lawful authority for prevention of commission of any contravention under this Act or otherwise.]

Footnotes in the official text

  1. 1.Subs. by Act 8 of 2026, s. 2 and Sch., for s. 382 (w.e.f. 15-05-2026).