Central Govt | ‘Acting’ DGP Appointments: Centre to Ask States to Comply With SC Norms | News18 – News18

Breaking News: The Central government has taken serious view of states that don’t follow the guidelines of the Supreme Court (SC) in appointment of director general of police (DGP). According to the SC guidelines, a panel has to be sent to Delhi and the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has to give three names for the appointment. The selected officer should have a minimum tenure of at least two years irrespective of the date of superannuation. The DGP may, however, be relieved of responsibilities by the state government in consultation with the State Security Commission, consequent upon any action taken against the DGP under the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules or following conviction in a court of law in a criminal offence or in a case of corruption, or if the officer is otherwise incapacitated from discharging the duties.