Correct option is B
Ans.
(b)
The
Police Commissionerate system exists in
Jaipur and
Jodhpur. This system, introduced in Rajasthan to strengthen urban policing, provides additional powers to police commissioners, enabling quicker decision-making in handling law and order issues.
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1. The system was first introduced in
Jaipur in 2011 and later in
Jodhpur in 2020.
2. It gives the
Police Commissioner powers similar to that of a District Magistrate in urban areas.
3. The system is implemented to tackle the complexities of urban crime and rapid response requirements.
4. Functions include maintaining
public order, prevention of crimes, and disaster management.
5. The Commissionerate system typically operates in cities with over
1 million population.
6. Rajasthan follows the provisions of the
Police Act, 2007, to adopt this system.
7. It improves coordination between law enforcement and administrative bodies.