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Powers and duties of the police personnel: (1) The Chief District
Officer shall inquire, as per necessity whether or not District Police Office,
Area Police Office and Police Posts are in proper condition or whether or
not police officers and employees performed their duties in accordance with
the law, and shall act as follows in this regard:
(a) Inspect compulsory District Police Office, Area Police
Office and Police Posts at least once a year and submit
a report of such inspection to the Regional
Administrator and Ministry of Home Affairs. 71
(b) Submit a report on the personal conduct and
performance (nekibadi) of police officers to the
Regional Administrator and Ministry of Home
Affairs, 72 twice a year, by the end of Poush (about mid
January) and Ashadh (about mid July) respectively.
(c) If it is necessary to make arrangements on policing in a
district, the Chief District Office shall communicate to
the Regional Administrator and Ministry of Home
Affairs, 73 along with his/her opinion.
(d) In a person files a complaint that a police employee
has acted in contravention of the law while discharging
his/her duties, the Chief District Officer shall
investigate the matter as required and submit a report
along with the recommendations and opinions to the
Regional Administrator and Ministry of Home 74
Affairs for necessary action.