Delhi Police Act, 1978 · Chapter III: Regulation, Control and Discipline of the Delhi Police
Section 20: Commissioner of Police may call for returns
The Commissioner of Police may call for such returns, reports and statements on any subject connected with the prevention and detection of crime, the maintenance of order and the performance of the duties of his subordinates as such subordinates may be able to furnish to him.
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