The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
Section 551Power of superior officers of police
In force
Part IX SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
Chapter XLVI MISCELLANEOUS
s. 551
551. Power of superior officers of police Police -officers superior in rank to an officer in charge of a police-station may exercise the same powers, throughout the local area to which they are appointed, as may be exercised by such officer within the limits of his station.