Saralnamamarks the potential start date for the police commissioner system in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The Home Department has nearly completed all necessary procedures. A high-level committee, led by ADG Pradeep Gupta, studied commissioner systems in other states and submitted a report. The cabinet will make the final decision after Diwali. Four senior IPS officers are in the race for the police commissioner position, with four more contenders for additional commissioner. The new system will involve over 60 officers from commissioner to station in-charge. The police commissioner will have magistrate-like powers, including issuing restrictive orders and handling various licenses and permits. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 07:18 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 1 November 2023 marks the potential start date for the police commissioner system in Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- The Home Department has nearly completed all necessary procedures
- A high-level committee, led by ADG Pradeep Gupta, studied commissioner systems in other states and submitted a report