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Duties of Citizen |
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- Every
citizen is expected to inform the Police about the commission
or likely commission of a cognizable offence.
- Every
citizen is legally bound to follow the reasonable directions
given by a Police Officer/Policeman in Uniform.
- Sheltering
of proclaimed offenders is a serious offence. The citizen
is supposed to render necessary assistance to the Police
in the discharge of their lawful duties.
- Panchas:
While effecting a search of any person or premises, or while
seizing any property or documents, it is mandatory for police
to do so in the presence of two law respectable witnesses
known as 'panchas'. It is possible only if the citizens
co-operate and come forward as 'panchas'. It is the right
of the person searched or whose property is seized to get
a copy of the panchnama (seizure document) signed by the
police officer and two witnesses.
- While
hiring domestic servants, it is desirable to ascertain their
antecedents and obtain photographs. Local Police Station
should also be kept informed.
- All
enlightened citizens must help in maintaining a pollution
free environment. There are stringent laws against noise
and air pollution. Even for playing loud speakers/public
address systems/any musical instruments, including bands,
orchestra, etc., at a public place, prior permission of
the local police is essential. In moving vehicles it is
obligatory to keep the sound of a musical system low so
as not to distract the attention of other road users.
Being a Social
human being, all of us should respect our laws, our Country
- Fundamental
duties as entrained in the constitution of India
- Legal
duties vis-à-vis criminal law enforcement
- Duties
to stop vehicle on red light
- Duty
to stay and duty to stop your vehicle on being asked by
any police officer in uniform, on any public place or public
road. You have right to call for his identity
- Duty
to disclose your correct identity being asked by any police
officer in uniform
- Duty
to submit yourself and your belongings including vehicle
for search
- Duty
to obey lawful orders of police officer in uniform
Duty to appear as witness and state
truth before police and courts even if it puts you at some inconvenience,
Loss of income and Physical risk. If you do not stand by the
side of lay today, you and you dear ones can be next victim
of that very criminal. If you cannot take risk, you have no
moral right to expect others to take risk. |
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