Correct option is C
Under Section 17 of the U.P. Police Act, 1861, special police officers can be appointed by a Magistrate on the application of a Police Inspector. These officers are appointed in situations where additional forces are required to maintain law and order, especially during emergencies or public disturbances.
Information Booster:
The appointment of special police officers under the U.P. Police Act is a mechanism to temporarily bolster the police force with additional personnel, often drawn from the local population, to assist in maintaining order during extraordinary situations.
Additional Knowledge:
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(a): The Inspector General of Police typically does not have the direct authority to appoint special police officers under this provision.
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(b): While a magistrate has broad powers, the appointment of special police officers is specifically made on the application of a Police Inspector, not suo motu.
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(d): The Senior Superintendent of Police may have administrative authority, but the appointment of special officers is done by the magistrate.
