![]() ![]() The chief executive said the maintenance of law and order was the responsibility of the government. This decision was taken in the cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah at the CM House. ![]() To implement the SC’s orders, the cabinet approved the revival of the Police Order 2002 as it was applicable in the Punjab, but it was referred to the relevant standing committee for considering certain amendments to make it a progressive law in connection with modern requirement of policing. “The honourable members of the cabinet are further requested to consider submissions made in this working paper before arriving at any decision regarding enactment of a new Police Act, revival of the Police Order 2002 or considering amendments into the existing Police Act or the Police Order 2002 as the case may be.”ĭuring the cabinet meeting, the Sindh government considered some recommendations by the IGP and said the Police Order 2002 needed some changes, including in the transfer and posting powers, and it would be similar to the Police Order that is currently in effect in Punjab. ![]() It is pertinent to mention that the Sindh Police is not in the picture of the proposed law being tabled for the cabinet meeting being held. The cabinet may approve the proposed Police Rules. “The IGP Sindh has already submitted the draft rules for the formal notification by the government. “It was further stated that the judgement of the Honourable High Court of Sindh has directed the government to notify the Sindh Police Transfer, Posting and Tenure Rules as proposed by the Inspector General of Police Sindh. A copy of the proposed Police Act is also enclosed. “A draft Police Act has been prepared keeping in view the basic spirit of Police Order 2002 and the judgements of the Honourable SHC and the Honourable Supreme Court as well as the requirements of the modern-day policing needs. “It would be in the best interest of the province and the government to enact a law which is compatible with the judgements ensuring administrative and operational autonomy of the inspector general of police as enunciated in the above mentioned judgements. Any law incompatible with the spirit of the judgements is unlikely to withstand the judicial scrutiny if challenged in the competent court of law. “It would be appropriate that any proposed Police Act for the province or amendments in the Police Act or Police Order may be considered keeping in view the judgements of the superior courts. A reference may be made to the judgement of the Honourable Sindh High Court dated Septemand the final judgement dated March 26, 2018. “The functioning of police organisation and its administration and superintendence has been subject of judicial proceedings on more than one occasion. IGP Dr Syed Kaleem Imam’s letter reads: “The Police Order 2002 was repealed in July 2011 and the Police Act 1861 was revived by the Sindh Assembly as it stood on August 14, 2002. ![]()
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